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Free haircuts given out at Back to School Summit
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — We’re just a few weeks away from the first day of school and dozens of kids in DeSoto County are going to be sent back with a new look. The clippers were out and the chairs were full inside the Brown Missionary Baptist Church’s gymnasium in Southaven on Saturday morning. In collaboration […]
The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades. Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens says work will soon be underway to build a rail line from the downtown area to the Port. That project is part of a plan to improve and revitalize the port...
Local hair salon gives away free bookbags
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-20 18:58:42. SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, the “Hair in Motion” salon is aiding families by providing free bookbags, cleaning wipes, and various school supplies to school-aged children amid the ongoing inflation. Cosmetologist Keyunna Hogan emphasized the drive aims to ease parental stress and lessen the financial burden at the start of the school year. This initiative, benefiting kids in Macon, Columbus, and Starkville, is the salon's first bookbag giveaway, with plans for future community events. Hogan believes such efforts offer significant relief to families struggling to afford necessary supplies.
Lineup Announced for Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival
GREENVILLE, Miss.–King George will once again headline the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, which will be held in September at the Washington County Convention Center. The lineup was announced on the steps of Greenville City Hall; by organizers and Mayor Errick Simmons, who remarked that it is the world’s oldest blues festival..
‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
The viral video from May of a white Ole Miss student making racist monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman suddenly resurfaced, and the […] ‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
Over 200 kids participated in the 10th annual Malcolm Butler Camp
Over 200 kids showed up to the 10th annual Malcolm Butler Camp on Saturday. Butler, who is a Vicksburg native and retired NFL football player, comes home every year to throw a free camp for the local kids in the community. “I always feel great to see the kids every...
Behind the Business: Awesome Deals Flea Market
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - What was once a yard sale is now a full-time business for Bill Spurlin. “We just started buying and reselling, and it wasn’t a matter of months we bought out the people in the largest buildings,” he explains. Now in Long Beach —...
Local hair salon gives free, back-to-school haircuts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Many parents already have squared away school supplies, backpacks and wardrobes. But the back-to-school checklist doesn’t end there. Hair Unlimited stepped up Sunday to help ease the financial burden on parents with children returning to the classroom. the salon gave free haircuts to students ranging...
RKA Construction celebrates new office
RKA Construction celebrated its new office in Oxford with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Oxford and Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Ryan Anderson explained the company’s history which began in 2011 in Memphis. RKA Construction has been dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and customer service for both residential and commercial construction projects. They […] The post RKA Construction celebrates new office appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Rising star: Young preacher lives by faith while overcoming obstacles
At only 19 years of age, Ken’Darion Jones might be young, but he’s often described as possessing the maturity and discernment of someone much older. With all that he’s experienced in his short life, his positive outlook is a feat in and of itself. Jones is the youth pastor at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church. He […]
Two groups in columbus gives free school supplies to families
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-21 20:03:11. SUMMARY: Two nonprofit organizations, “The Female Force” and “Girls in Real Life Situations,” are supporting families by providing essential school supplies, easing the financial burden on parents as school approaches. Tiffany Young and Santel Blair emphasize the community's need for assistance, especially as school supply costs rise significantly. Aliceson Harris, a mother and grandmother, appreciates the help, stating it alleviates her financial strain. The initiative reflects a collective effort to address community needs, with the organizations collaborating to make a positive impact for children. This marks their first joint school supply drive.
Award-Winning Pacesetter Gallery Celebrates Three Years of Promoting Mississippi Art and Creative Events
Pacesetter Gallery invites the public to their 3rd Annual Birthday Party on July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to celebrate three years in business and being named the 2024 Best Mississippi Art Gallery. Partygoers will have a chance to win art and will be treated to cake at the gallery’s Flowood, Mississippi location, in the Dogwood area next to Kohl’s at 310 Ridge Way.
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: 42 Days
42 as in… the jersey born by Reggie Stewart when he led the whole nation in tackles for the 1990 regular season. In the eleven games those Bulldogs played the senior linebacker was credited with an even 100 solo tackles and 79 more assists, giving him that best-in-NCAA total of 179 stops.
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