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Pastor Killed In I-55 Wreck
A longtime Water Valley pastor was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on I-55 Monday afternoon. Mississippi Highway Patrol Sgt. Marvin Baird reported Sammy Townes, 63, was a passenger in a 2010 Cadillac hearse heading northbound on the interstate near the Enid exit when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled over several times.
Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a second mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of West […] The post Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Deion Sanders Jr. praises Lane Kiffin for bashing Paul Finebaum
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum and Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin have an interesting relationship. Finebaum makes no apologies when it comes to slamming coaches. He even said recently these past few months since Nick Saban retired from Alabama he’s needed to find a new target and may have found one in Kiffin.
A look at the political climate: Trump assassination attempt, RNC wraps up, Democrats question Biden’s competency
Dave Elliot sits down with Magnolia Tribune Editor-at-large Frank Corder for a look at the current political climate after the assassination attempt on Trump, Trump securing the Republican nomination for President, Biden getting COVID and Democrats calling for Biden to drop out of the race.
Brewers Minor League Roundup: Eric Brown Jr. Hits Two Homers for Biloxi
Eric Brown Jr. shines for Biloxi in a successful weekend, leading the team to victory with two homers and seven RBIs. The Triple-A Nashville team faced challenges, with a struggle in pitching resulting in a high ERA of 9.86. The High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers continued their winning streak, improving their record to 58-31 overall and 16-7 in the second half.
Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County recently received a “generous monetary donation” from Bank Plus for its continued work in the area. Habitat has been active in Brookhaven for 28 years. “Lincoln County has always had a heart for building community. The spirit of giving and the level of compassion for mankind inspires us all […] The post Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Former Mississippi State tennis player beats Nadal in Swedish Open to claim first career title
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Mississippi State tennis player has won his first career major tournament after defeating all-time tennis great Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the Swedish Open. Nuno Borges beat the 22-time grand slam champion 6-3 6-2 on Sunday in Nadal’s first final appearance in 2022...
Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August
Spring drills was light work for Ole Miss as it allowed for key players to recover from injuries. August will see the full roster at work. The post Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August appeared first on On3.
Current Ole Miss running back graded higher by some NFL teams than former player
When star running back Quinshon Judkins transferred out of Ole Miss, concerns were raised about how the team would cover the loss at the position. Current Ole Miss running back Ulysses Bentley IV may have taken fewer carries than Judkins did last season, but he was more productive than him. Bentley IV had 1.4 more yards per carry than the now Ohio State running back, Judkins.
City Appoints New Deputy Fire Chief Filling Top Leadership Spots
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has a new Deputy Fire Chief, with Chris Hupe accepting the position. Newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief Chris Hupe brings 15 years of experience working in the fire service. City leaders say Hupe will bring in "extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to this vital leadership role."
New faculty join UMMC academic ranks
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. Dr. Kylie Bond, recently a graduate extern in audiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has joined the Medical Center faculty as an assistant professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the School of Medicine.
Varicose veins aren't just a superficial issue. They can signal more serious health problems.
TUPELO — Warm weather means more people are wearing shorts, drawing attention to unsightly varicose veins, which are more than a superficial issue. They're often a sign of a more serious problem. Dr. Raymond Orgler, a general surgeon who specializes in vein care at the North Mississippi Medical Center Vein Center, regularly treats patients with varicose veins and a range of other venous ...
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