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Counties with the highest unemployment in Mississippi
Unemployment rates are rising across U.S. metropolitan areas, provoking alarm across the nation and likely leading to interest rate cuts in September. As of July, unemployment rates increased in 350 out of 389 U.S. metros areas—including 47 of the 51 largest metros, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. To get a glimpse of regional […]
Who will be on Mississippi’s ballot in November 2024?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the 2024 election nears, the two biggest names in national politics are not on the ballot in Mississippi. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris received their respective party’s nominations in July and August. Judicial races will take place across the state. The most competitive race is for […]
This drive showed where Mississippi State football offense can improve for Arizona State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football’s offense had a high-flying Saturday in coach Jeff Lebby’s first game. It scored touchdowns on six of its first nine drives — one of which was a one-play kneel down to end the first half — leaving Eastern Kentucky buried early and deep at Davis Wade Stadium. It was a 56-7 win for the Bulldogs, with them leading 35-0 at one point in the first half. ...
MSU documentary: “9/20” covers first major post-9/11 sporting event
STARKVILLE, MS. by Frank Corder (Magnolia Tribune) – In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, much of the world stopped, fearing the worst and pondering what could be next. A new Mississippi State University Films documentary tells the story of the first major post-9/11 sporting...
College Gameday hosts completely unaware of who Mississippi State's quarterback is
It's gameday in Starkville as Mississippi State football kicks-off the 2024 season tonight against Eastern Kentucky. A new era of Bulldog football will get underway with Jeff Lebby and a new cast of characters making their debuts for the Maroon and White. This morning national media showed one final time...
Owls Volleyball has record-setting opening day win, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Miss. - It was an opening day like none other in the modern era of athletics for the Mississippi University for Women volleyball team, in its 3-1 victory over visiting Crowley's Ridge College at Pohl Gym. For starters, it marked the first time in the eight seasons since the University restarted athletics in 2017, that the Owls have won a season-opening match.
Man shot, killed at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are investigating after a man was killed at an apartment complex in Jackson. A press release says officers began investigating the shooting around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Chapel Ridge Apartments. Once officers arrived at the scene, they found a 60-year-old Gregory Bowen with...
Coast residents pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett one year after death
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - A year ago, Jimmy Buffett fans around the world were shocked by the news of the legendary musician’s passing. The Pascagoula native is synonymous with the Gulf Coast and captured our lifestyle in his music. It’s no surprise that many in South Mississippi spent the...
‘Very blessed to be alive’: Man falls asleep at wheel, crashes through fence
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man is fortunate to be alive this morning after crashing his SUV through a fence and into a yard on Foster Mound Road in Adams County Sunday morning, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said. Adams County E-911 dispatchers received a call about the crash at approximately 9:24 a.m. Sunday. Myles Gaines, […] The post ‘Very blessed to be alive’: Man falls asleep at wheel, crashes through fence appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
BB Club to feature Vicksburg and Gulf Coast metal bands tonight
VICKSBURG, MS. – Four bands, two from Vicksburg and two from the Gulf Coast, will play tonight at the BB Club in downtown Vicksburg starting at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast bands on tonight’s bill are Skulldozer (Death metal) and Dread (southern groove/thrash metal). Vicksburg locals Beneath the...
Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss football depth chart vs Furman includes some big surprises
OXFORD ― The first Ole Miss football depth chart of the 2024 season arrived, and it includes a couple of surprises. Redshirt freshman Austin Simmons is listed as the Rebels' backup quarterback, having surpassed junior transfer Walker Howard. Coach Lane Kiffin appears to be promoting competition at one of his outside wide receiver spots, where star transfer Juice Wells and sophomore Ayden Williams are listed as co-starters. ...
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