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Mississippi business community mourns death of James Biglane — banker, preservationist, founder of annual Natchez balloon festival
The Mississippi business community is mourning the death of James Biglane, the co-founder of United Mississippi Bank and the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, one of Mississippi’s treasured annual events since it started more than 30 years ago. “He was one of those human landmarks, a people landmark,” Mimi...
Dakota Jordan makes decision ahead of next season
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton native and star Mississippi State baseball player Dakota Jordan has made his decision on whether to return to Starkville or chase his dream of playing in the MLB. Jordan, who was expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, didn’t hear...
Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Tuesday, July 11-14, 2024: Marla D. Duck, 03/01/1988, 644 Watts Lane — arrested on city warrant x2, by Brookhaven Police Department. Christopher Lee Case, 11/24/1993, 989 Mallalieu Drive SE Lot 35 — arrested, charged with aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Donald Campbell Jr., 10/31/1971, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs appeared first on Daily Leader.
Search for 14-year-old fugitive continues
BROOKHAVEN — Police Chief Kenny Collins said the United States Marshal Service is assisting in the search for a 14-year-old suspect who shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. United States Marshal Service confirmed they were assisting Brookhaven Police Department with […] The post Search for 14-year-old fugitive continues appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU student creates design proposals for cultural campus master plan
Thirteen teams of Mississippi State students in the College of Architecture, Art and Design's innovative Collaborative Studio recently created a master plan for a hypothetical cultural campus. Billy Guevara-Gonzalez, an architecture major from Florence, served as a project designer. The plan included a freestanding museum, which would hold the university's...
DSU announces key leadership appointments
Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edwin Craft as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft brings over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
Vicksburg graduating senior receives full-ride scholarship to Ole Miss
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Graduating senior Shacaria London’s freshman year was different than she anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic shaped her high school experience like many others. “I didn’t get the high school experience that a regular freshman would,” said London. She didn’t let that deter her. London is going on to receive a full-ride scholarship […]
Jackson leaders work to address overgrown cemeteries
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson leaders are moving forward with a short-term solution to address overgrown cemeteries in the capital city. The Jackson City Council voted 4-1 to move forward with allowing PDT Logistics to maintain the cemeteries until September 2024. They agreed to pay the company no more than $75,000 for services. Mowing and […]
2 people hospitalized after shooting, Gulfport PD says
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Two people are in the hospital after a Tuesday evening shooting. According to Gulfport Police, the shooting happened at the Riverchase Apartments on Highland Avenue around 5:38 p.m. GPD says a male and a female were both taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female...
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
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