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Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
Gardner Watson property sold, contents up for grabs
TUPELO – Inside what was once the Gardner Watson Ice and Video store on Rankin Boulevard Extended in Tupelo are the remnants of the business that once had just about everything — appliances, videocassettes, and, of course, ice. But Charlie and Peggy Gardner Watson, who are both in the 80s, are ready to let it all go. In fact, they have to get rid of the remaining contents, as they've sold the ...
Percy Quin State Park to reopen with new renovations
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the grand re-opening of Percy Quin State Park in McComb. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 2, the park will host a social in the all-new camp store, followed by a special program and unveiling of the new campground. […]
Community leaders, high school football team collab for backpack giveaway in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Cars filled the parking lot of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs on Saturday as families were lined up and ready to receive some backpacks for their children. It’s all thanks to the Distinguished Gentlemen of Ocean Springs and their reflection on what it was...
Tupelo (MS) Fire Station No. 5 Project Continues, City Clears Land
TUPELO — As the All-America City develops, city officials plan infrastructure upgrades with that growth in mind. One focus the administration brought when it first came in three years ago was upgrading the city’s fire stations, and this continues with the recent effort to rebuild Fire Station No. 5.
Sumrall soccer star returns Gatorade Player of the Year honor to Pine Belt
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Gatorade Player of the Year award for girls high school soccer in Mississippi has returned to the Pine Belt after a decade’s absence. Sumrall High School midfielder Addie Siders became the fourth honoree to hail from the Pine Belt, and the first of the quartet to do so during her junior season.
Pedestrian hit, killed near Shannon
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A pedestrian was hit and killed in Lee County Saturday night. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident occurred on County Road 154 near Shannon around 9:30 p.m. The sheriff’s office said that the person hit was taken to the hospital where...
VWSD honors life, service of late coach
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees met Thursday in a regular board meeting. During the meeting, Noland Smith was honored posthumously with a certificate of recognition commemorating his life and work for VWSD. Smith, a decorated Marine veteran who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, was an ordained deacon for the military. […]
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
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...
MSU linebacker Lewis has a reason to keep smiling
Trials have come John Lewis’ way, but he just keeps smiling. As he walked into the Dallas Omni Hotel at Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference Media Days Media Days appearance, Lewis couldn’t stop the smiling. The pictures stitched inside his custom-made suit jacket could explain much of that. Lewis...
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.
More than 50 Hattiesburg residents come out Leaf River litter cleanup
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday was cleanup day in the Hub City. Dozens of folks were out and about doing their part to keep the Leaf River and surrounding areas free of trash and debris. “Water bottles, cans, paper,” volunteer Cierra Boddie said. “We have seen a lot.”
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..
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