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Neshoba County investigating shooting, one injured
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that injured a 57-year-old woman. Shots were fired outside around 2 a.m outside Da Spot on Road 410 in Union, between the Linwood and Dixon communities. Officials said the woman was exiting the ladies room at the back when she was struck by a projectile fired from outside that pierced an interior wall.
Southern Miss Research Experience Provides Training to High School Teachers
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories on the Hattiesburg campus. Teachers worked with...
ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony
NATCHEZ – A hope for the future shined over the Adams County Safe Room as the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday, July 12. After a week-long intensive training in various fields such as disaster safety protocol training, physical training, classroom lectures and discussions, and many practical exercises, the […] The post ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pickleball tournament raises money for diabetes awareness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The inaugural ‘Dinkin’ for Diabetes’ fundraiser tournament was held at The Pickle Jar in Jackson Saturday. “It’s such a fast-growing and fun sport, and everyone loves playing,” said Donna Cromeans, the event organizer for Dinkin’ for Diabetes. “[My favorite part was] just watching everybody have fun and sharing the love of this game that has taken us all by storm.”
Why Mississippi State transfer RJ Melendez is embracing defensive role for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE -- Since transferring to Mississippi State, RJ Melendez has embraced a defensive role with the Bulldogs' men's basketball team, because he knows better than anyone that offense comes and goes. Last season, as a member of Georgia, Melendez scored a season-high 35 points in the Bulldogs' win at Florida....
Jackson-George Regional Library System Helps Smokey Bear Celebrate 80 Years This August
Jackson-George Regional Library System invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Throughout August, join Smokey Bear at your local library to learn about wildfires and the environment. Engage in reading activities, earn badges and prizes, and take action to make a difference. Did you know 9 out of...
AWS Plans $10 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi
MADISON, Miss. – An investment of $1,000 in Amazon stock 20 years ago would be worth $90,500 today, an annualized return of 24 percent. Not bad for a bookseller that expanded into selling other products online, then shifted into providing cloud services, and now also operates grocery stores, health clinics, and an online pharmacy.
Car Crashes During Brief Police Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A car crashed on Red Dog Rd. in Carthage Saturday night as it was being pursued by a Leake County deputy. About 10:15 a deputy called in to dispatch that he had spotted a car that appeared to be driving recklessly on Hwy. 35 near Red Dog Rd., just outside the Carthage city limits.
MGCCC receives Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Grant for third year
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been invited to return in the initiative’s sixth year, making this the third year MGCCC has been included. Metallica Scholars funding has been used at MGCCC to enhance career and technical education programs at the college in a variety of ways, including providing over 60 student scholarships.
Co-Author Dr. Paul White Joins Young Professionals Discussion
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Vicksburg Young Professionals met last Wednesday for the final discussion on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and received a surprise when one of the co-authors, Dr. Paul White, joined the meeting via Zoom. Michelle Fisackerly led the discussion on...
Meridian Museum of Art’s 50th Annual Reception
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, the Meridian Museum of Art hosted their 50th annual bi-state reception. Every year this event is held here in Meridian and it is sponsored and funded by alliance health to which they can host and give awards out to winners of the art reception. Art...
Two-Car Wreck Near Philadelphia; Injury Reported at Neshoba Co. Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A two-car wreck was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 488 in Neshoba County Friday night. The wreck was called in just after 10 p.m. The caller told dispatchers there were injuries. When deputies arrived they talked to the people involved, who refused medical treatment.
Customers Cause Trouble at Philly Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Two different customers caused trouble at two Philadelphia businesses in separate incidents Friday. Both incidents were just after 6 p.m. A man was caught shoplifting at the Philadelphia Walmart. He was being held by the store manager as the loss prevention person called police. It was unclear if police made an arrest.
Clarke County continues to investigate deadly shooting in Shubuta
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday around 2 a.m., the entire town was filled with law enforcement after a 17-year-old was shot multiple times at a party and died. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor confirms the body of the 17-year-old was found outside of the party on James Street in Shubuta.
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