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Lane Kiffn's most pressing Ole Miss football issues as preseason practice begins
OXFORD — Ole Miss football season is just over a month away, with the Rebels set to begin preseason practice this week. Coach Lane Kiffin's team will have 25 practices available before Ole Miss begins the season on Aug. 31 against Furman. Here are some key items that should be on Kiffin's checklist before then. ...
Clarksdale Man Missing After Going for Morning Jog
CLARKSDALE, Miss.–A man who went for a morning jog Sunday has not been heard from since he left his house in Clarksdale. According to the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Dept. Jonathan “JC” Carpenter left for his jog at 4 a.m. from his home on Westover Rd. His last known location was determined by a cell phone ping at Westover near Friars Point Rd., headed toward Coahoma Community College.
Hattiesburg Girl Scout donates fruit, vegetable garden to Lighthouse Rescue Mission
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Alaynna Patterson is a member of Girls Scouts Troop 3854. For her community service project, Patterson decided to donate a raised garden to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Hattiesburg. “You can really make impact on the people around here just by doing something small,” Patterson said....
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Sparklight®, a leading broadband communications provider, recently awarded $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the company’s most recent award period.
Mississippi River Monsters Top 10 – So Far
Mississippi River Monsters is happening this weekend. The doors will open for the Mississippi River Monsters at 12 today, music starts at 1 and the weigh in begins whenever the first boat shows up, but no later than 4. Here is a link to some of yesterdays happenings. Here is...
From combat to clergy: Retired colonel embraces life as priest
After a distinguished military career spanning 33 years, Rick Roessler exchanged the role of colonel for the title of priest, and now dedicates his life to his work as a pastor. Roessler served in multiple branches of the armed forces, including the Naval Reserve, Army Guard and Air Force. During his career he served overseas […]
New mini-grants will equip community stewards
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — As communities realize the treasure they have in their water resources, many citizens and groups look for ways to preserve and improve the lakes, rivers and streams. Beth Baker, a specialist in natural resource conservation in agroecosystems with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said […] The post New mini-grants will equip community stewards appeared first on Daily Leader.
Regional hospital kicks off Summer Games
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Not all eyes will be on Paris for The Summer Games. South Central Regional Medical Center will be hosting its own version of The Summer Games here in the Pine Belt over a two-week stretch. “I’m really excited to watch everybody as they play this week,”...
Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24
2026 Archbishop Riordan (Calif.) quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr., made it to Ole Miss for Juice Fest 24 this weekend. The post Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24 appeared first on On3.
Political strategist James Carville talks upcoming presidential election, Biden dropping out of race
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that the Kamala Harris Presidential campaign is up and running, we’re starting to hear reactions from all sides. Harris’ Presidential campaign opened up as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, endorsing the current Vice President. WLOX News visited with nationally...
Dark Horse Cannabis moving headquarters to Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Dark Horse Cannabis — a regional cannabis manufacturer and retailer for Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi — is moving its headquarters from Little Rock to Rogers starting Aug. 1, 2024. "This relocation to Northwest Arkansas marks a significant milestone for Dark Horse Cannabis," CEO Casey...
Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza helps hunters prepare for the upcoming season
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting its annual Wildlife Extravaganza at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Many hunters use this event to prepare for the upcoming season. Vendors offer outdoor clothing, hunting equipment, and other essentials. One of the most important things that a...
‘That’s the type of thing I want to push for’: JPD Chief discusses high murder solve rate
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you kill someone in Jackson, there’s a more than three-quarters chance you’ll get caught. As of July 29, the Jackson Police Department had a more than 77 percent solve rate for homicides. The rate is about 25 percentage points higher than the national...
Jockey injured in horse racing accident
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - A jockey was injured in a horse race at the Neshoba County Fair on Sunday. Jordan Goss was participating as a jockey in a race at the Neshoba County Fair on Sunday when his horse ran off the track. He was the only one injured, the...
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