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BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou
NATCHEZ — This Monday, the Natchez Adams School District schools are the first in the Miss-Lou to start bringing new and returning students on campuses for the 2024-2025 school year. “This Back-to-School season is filled with anticipation and excitement,” NASD Superintendent Zandra McDonald stated in a letter. “As your superintendent, I am honored to lead […] The post BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Neshoba County Fair again full of state leaders, political candidates stumping. See lineup
With the Neshoba County Fair upon us, political candidates from all over the state will be converging on the fairgrounds to give stump speeches next week in an open tent with church pews and sawdust covered floors. The fair has already begun, but elected officials and candidates running for office will be giving political speeches in the Founder's Square Wednesday from 9:30 to about 11 a.m., and Thursday from 9:20 to about 11 a.m. ...
NMHS allergists explain alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites
TUPELO — Sally Kate Collins believes it was while biking with her husband at Trace State Park that she contracted alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergy to mammalian meat developed after a tick bite. But she wasn't bitten by only one tick. After the bike ride, she realized she'd been bitten by dozens of ticks — so many, and so tiny, that they looked like specks of dirt but couldn't be brushed ...
AHF relocating Arkansas hardwood manufacturing operations
“It was a difficult decision because closing a plant impacts people and their local towns,” said AHF Products president and CEO, Brian Carson. “We are extremely grateful for the dedication and service of all the employees over the years since the plant has been in operation.” The 130 employees working at the Warren plant will have employment for the next 60 days. During that time, AHF will be providing career counseling and working with several local companies to help the displaced workers find other employment.
St. Aloysius Junior High softball team won two games over the weekend
St. Aloysius Junior High softball team blew out Carroll Academy twice over the weekend. In game one, the Lady Flashes won 10-4. Bella Barnett led things at the plate with two hits and three RBIs while Madelyn Kavanaugh nailed two hits as well. Presley Carr(1 RBI), Addie G. Clay, Lynlee McMillin, Analeigh Herring, and Addy Lyons(2 RBIs) all had one hit. Scarlett Couch, Libby Usry, and Madison Connely each had an RBI.
Judge rejects GOP challenge of Mississippi timeline for counting absentee ballots
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. handed down his ruling Sunday, becoming the second federal judge in recent weeks to dismiss such a lawsuit. “Mississippi’s statutory procedure for counting lawfully cast absentee ballots, postmarked on or before election day, and received no more than five business days after election day is consistent with federal law and does not conflict with the Elections Clause, the Electors’ Clause, or the election-day statutes,” Guirola wrote. Another federal judge recently dismissed a similar lawsuit in Nevada, rejecting Republicans’ assertions that counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received days later was unconstitutional and violated federal law.
High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada. The shooting at the Pine Hill Apartments took place around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The Grenada Police Department said Lewis Wiggins Jr. is charged with aggravated assault for shooting Chance Jenkins. Grenada Police...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
BPAC honors volunteers with luncheon
CLEVELAND, Miss. — On Thursday, July 25, the Bologna Performing Arts Center honored nearly fifty individuals for their service to the center during the 2023-2024 season. These volunteers, called BPAC Ambassadors, serve in various capacities at the center throughout the academic year. In total, the volunteers annually logged more than 850 service hours, valued at nearly $28,500.00 worth of volunteered labor, according to data evaluated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center.
Kosciusko soccer registration set for August 12-13
Sign up for Kosciusko city league soccer is coming soon. Registration days are Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The league is also searching for coaches, referees, and sponsors. You can register at the Hugh Ellard Park office. For more information, call Pati...
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