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Ocean Springs hosting sidewalk sale this week — big sales coming
OCEAN SPRING, Miss. (WKRG) — Ocean Springs businesses will participate in the annual July Sidewalk Sale this week. Businesses will line up in front of their shops on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with shopping sales, drink specials and more. Participating shops, restaurants and galleries will display […]
Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William […] The post Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
River City town hall part 1: Flaggs, Kimble address city government, public safety
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Focus Shifts To Repairs At Courthouse
WATER VALLEY – The response to a massive flooding incident at the Water Valley courthouse has shifted from cleanup to making repairs. After a week of using heaters, dehumidifiers and fans to remove water and moisture from the building, the focus is now on fixing portions of the building that were damaged. The flooding occurred late on July 4 or during the early morning hours on July 5 when a second-floor waterline detached from a fitting, dumping thousands of gallons of water into the historic building.
Ocean Springs looking to add pirate, Native American historical landmarks in city
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday evening to consider adding historical landmarks in the city for two figures who played a role in shaping the Gulf Coast. The two figures are Laurens de Graaf and Jean Baptiste Baudreau II. De Graff was the...
City of Pascagoula working on improvement project at one of its well-known piers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula is working on an improvement project at one of its well-known parks. Construction began on a new Point Park fishing pier a few days ago, and residents say they can’t wait until it’s finished. The City of Pascagoula says this...
Mississippi State leads the nation with eleven Major League Draft picks
The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft is over. The selection process ended with Mississippi State leading all Southeastern Conference programs with eleven players picked. The impact of the draft is still not known as some players have some decisions to make about playing another year of college ball or inking a pro deal. Despite the pending nature of those decisions, Mississippi State got a good result from the draft.
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
MDAC offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is offering a cost-share program for Mississippi organic producers and handlers. This is for producers and handlers who are receiving certification or continuation of certification by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited certifying agent. Funding is […]
Woman wanted in Colorado captured in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A fugitive from Colorado was recently captured in Mississippi. George County deputies said Danielle Compton was arrested on Sunday, July 14. She was wanted for escape (failure to comply with community corrections). Compton is being held at the George County Regional Jail on no bond.
Is corporal punishment still legal in Mississippi schools?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A controversial practice to discipline children in school is still widely used in Mississippi According to the National Education Association, corporal punishment in school is legal in 17 states, including Mississippi. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Mississippi is the national leader in the use of corporal […]
Nation’s Best Enters Mississippi, Hits 60 Stores With Latest Acquisition
With its acquisition of Huntington Lumber & Supply Co. in Hazlehurst, Nation’s Best enters Mississippi and adds to its growing network of stores across the U.S., bringing its total location count to 60. “Huntington Lumber & Supply is very much in line with the type of home improvement stores...
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