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Mississippi House Speaker creates Jackson revitalization committee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A select Legislative committee will discuss the Jackson-metro area’s biggest issues later this summer. House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) has assembled a 19-member bipartisan committee that’s tasked with revitalizing Jackson and the surrounding metro. Representatives Shanda Yates (I-District 64) and Clay Mansell (R-District 56) will serve as co-chairs. The committee will […]
Dispute at Jackson lounge moves to park, ends in shooting
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are investigating an early morning shooting. Police said the incident stemmed from a Thursday night confrontation between a group of people at the Kemistry Lounge downtown. After the group was asked to leave, police said they took the dispute to Jayne Avenue Park, where shots rang out shortly before 3:30 a.m. Friday.
Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church
CHURCH HILL—Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, will hold an evening prayer service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Music will be provided by Dr. Pat Doherty, organist. The service will include prayers of thanksgiving for Christ Church, the “mother church” of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. The congregation was founded in 1820 and is now […] The post Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UM Spring Chancellor’s Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.0 are included on the list. Chancellor’s Honor Roll students from Panola County are: Batesville: Lily Avery, Rebekah Bailey, Lauren Barbee, Bailey Bridges, Kaylie Burrows, Annabelle Fassnacht, Lani Goolsby, Heather Hollins, Jocelyn House, […] The post UM Spring Chancellor’s Honor Roll appeared first on The Panolian.
2024 Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival serving up Fourth of July favorites
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival kicked off Thursday morning, and foodies from all over were the first in line for the event. Fourth of July celebrations are known to come with lots of flavor. Now take your typical barbecue, and add fried seafood, boiled seafood, and so much more.
Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bryce Crawford Smith, a graduate of Brookhaven High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2028 on June 27th, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Following the formal Oath of Office Ceremony on I-Day, his aunt, active duty, Maj. Kelli Nichols, led […] The post Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss pitcher JT Quinn set to transfer to Georgia
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss pitcher JT Quinn, who entered the transfer portal June 29, is headed to Georgia to play for the Bulldogs. He posted the following on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account Friday morning, and The Rebel Walk also confirmed with JT. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound...
Terrett hosts All Rise Summer Youth Workshop
Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Toni Terrett says she has a passion to educate young people about the legal system and what goes on in a courtroom. In 2019, she held her first All Rise Summer Youth Workshop for kids ages 12 through 16. The one-day program is of her own design, and is […]
Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘She brought music to so many’: Vicksburg’s musical matron Brasfield passes away
Longtime music educator and organist/choirmaster for the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dorothy Brasfield, died Saturday, June 29. She was 90 years old. Brasfield spent 42 years as a music educator, teaching thousands of students. She also served as the organist at Holy Trinity for more than 30 years. But her musical endeavors went beyond […]
Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors began having discussions this week about assessing fees associated with housing detainees. “We currently house detainees from 14 area agencies. Our costs are rising daily,” Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told supervisors on Monday, July 1. In 2023, officials said Hinds County spent in […]
Former Jackson State football player hired on to TC Taylor’s staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A familiar face is in the building again for Jackson State football, this time as an assistant coach. JSU football announced on Thursday that former defensive back and Jackson State grad Tenoa Alex was added as the assistant linebackers coach and defensive analyst. Alex played for...
Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved implementing a new overlay district that city officials hope will encourage more single-family homes that could offer more affordable housing options during their regular meeting on Tuesday. The new overlay district will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood. The first property approved to have the new Housing Supply Accelerator […] The post Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms return as an unsettling weather begins to set in
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: The humidity sticks around for the end of the week as the chance for showers and storms will increase throughout the day as a cold front passes through. Unfortunately, the front won’t really drop temperatures a whole lot, but there may be some slight relief in terms of humidity. However, this will be short-lived as tropical moisture will build back in over the weekend. Showers will continue throughout the afternoon and evening before starting to fizzle out overnight.
POLICE: 7 injured after birdshot fired into July 4 party in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs Police arrested Henry William Andray, 68, Thursday night after he allegedly shot several people at a Fourth of July party. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Cumberland Road in the Fort Bayou neighborhood. Police had to close several intersections during the investigation.
Audio: Kosciusko aldermen postpone the vote on increasing food truck permit fees
This week, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen was supposed to vote on raising permit fees for food trucks operating inside the city limits. However, that vote did not take place due to an additional change made to the language in the ordinance concerning food trucks operating during special events. “Special...
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