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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 […]
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.
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 […]
Three bold predictions for Ole Miss’ 2024 defense
Inside the Rebels offers its three bold predictions for Ole Miss' upcoming defense.... Since Ole Miss initially hired Lane Kiffin roughly five years ago, the Rebels have been best known for their explosive, fast, fun and efficient offense. However, in their two most successful seasons under Kiffin, Ole Miss has had a reliable defense.
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...
Ole Miss football has a wide receiver commit in their 2025 class again
Ole Miss football and wide receiver Samari Reed delivered some extra celebrations for Rebel Nation on July 4. The four-star wide receiver committed to Ole Miss over West Virginia, Penn State, Clemson, and Kentucky. Speaking to 247Sports Inside the Rebels, Reed mentioned the coaches as a big reason for his...
Arm Found on Waukegan Beach: Victim Identified as Mississippi Woman
Tragedy strikes as the arm discovered on a Waukegan beach has been identified as belonging to a Mississippi woman. This grim discovery sheds light on her untimely and gruesome death following a first date that ended in horror. Murder Investigation Unfolds. The suspect, reportedly her date, is accused of brutally...
Former USM hooper Pauline Love continues to grow as a coach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss women’s basketball fans remember Pauline Love for her dominance on the court. She finished her Lady Eagles career (2007-2010) with 1,576 points, averaging 16.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Love has brought the same passion and energy from her playing days to...
BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of men, women and children braved the heat to celebrate July 4 on the Natchez Bluff Thursday in honor of the braver men and women who fought for their freedoms. Natchez celebrated American independence in style with musical performances at the first Live@Five event to ever start at 3 p.m. a “Live@Five […] The post BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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