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Ole Miss football is looking to flip this talented Syracuse commit
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff are looking to dip into Florida again, working to flip one of their outstanding talents. The Rebels issued an offer to current Syracuse commit Demetres Samuel Jr., the Sunshine State's No. 17-ranked player. Samuel Jr. is a 2026 four-star prospect and...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 5-7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 5-7) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday […]
Fourth of July events bring people together this weekend
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – This Fourth of July weekend brings events and reunions to the Golden Triangle Region. The 19th annual Southside Blues Festival is kicking off in Columbus. Ward 1 Councilwoman Ethel Stewart says the festival gives a place for people to reunite. “The families here in...
Symposium highlights Mississippi State spring undergraduate research
Mississippi State University's Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. The following local students were showcased in this past...
Citizens of Marion speak with town leaders at Hillview Apartments
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Some people wish they could talk to their town leaders one-on-one, but the citizens of Marion had the opportunity to do so Friday morning. Members of the community met at Hillview Apartments in Marion to have fellowship with their leaders: Mayor Larry Gill and Chief Randall Davis of Marion Police Department.
Tupelo scraps installation of cell tower in subdivision
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The installation of a Verizon cell town in Tupelo has been scrapped so far. The proposed tower would have been built in the Pike subdivision in Belden. Several residents grew upset after learning of the plan and voiced their concerns. Tombigbee Electric Power Association also...
Bay Springs church seeks donations for building program to continue outreach
The Cloud Church in Bay Springs needs your help in their building program. The church is rented through a non-profit and is in desperate need of funds for a new building to better serve the community. Focusing on outreach, The Cloud Church volunteers at local nursing homes, as well as...
Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosting Island Hop Regatta
The Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting their annual Island Hop Regatta this weekend!. 23 boats are registered for the event right now with racers setting sail late Saturday morning. Saturday’s race launches from the yacht club and heads to Deer Island. During that time food, drinks, and swimming...
U.S. Attorneys use civil court to battle Covid fraud
OXFORD – Thousands of people across north Mississippi were seduced by the promise of “free government money” at $20,000 a pop. Now the government is going after them to recover the stolen pandemic relief funds. Instead of trying to prosecute thousands of people throughout the criminal court system, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oxford has taken a civil approach — civil court that is. They are ...
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.
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.
Bruce Robinson named PCA’s Head Basketball Coach
Bruce Robinson has been named the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Porter’s Chapel Academy. Robinson, who spent nine years as Warren Central’s Head Coach, was announced as the Eagles’ coach on Friday. His best season with WC was in the 2017-2018 year when the team went 22-7 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.
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 […]
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