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Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND — The consequences of last year’s significant drought continue to appear in trees all over Mississippi. Landowners in Central Mississippi have recently reported damage from variable oakleaf caterpillars and hypoxylon canker, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The combination of the caterpillars and hypoxylon canker has been observed […] The post Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Black bears once roamed the hardwood forests of Southwest Mississippi and across the state until overhunting and habitat loss threatened the species. Mississippi has seen a recovery in the native population over the last few decades. Two new bear sightings were reported in Lincoln County. One bear sighting was reported on the Homochitto […] The post Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
LCSD makes personnel changes heading into 2024-25 school year
TUPELO — Lee County School District has officially approved some administrator job changes a few weeks ahead of the start of the new school year. Plantersville Middle School will see the most changes, LCSD Superintendent of Education Coke Magee told the Daily Journal. Former Plantersville principal Lindsay Brett has moved to the district office to become the director of community partnerships ...
JPS offers extended registration for 2024-25 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced parents will have an opportunity to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. The registration event will take place on Saturday, July 20 at Kirksey Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is located at 5677 Highland Drive […]
Beau Rivage donates 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is doing what it can to give back by donating 20,000 hygiene kits to eight local nonprofits along the coastal area. Including essentials like shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion, this initiative stemmed from Beau Rivage’s transition to larger refillable containers.
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll
At the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on Tuesday. Jackson State football was picked to finish third in the SWAC East Division behind Alabama State and defending Black national champions Florida A&M in 2024. The voting was based on a poll of SWAC head coaches and sports information directors. Alcorn...
Pass Christian Native Named Academic All-American
PERKINSTON (GG) — Mississippi Gulf Coast student-athlete Simaru Fields has been named to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American Women’s At-Large Team for the College Division. Basketball’s Fields named to the Second Team. Fields, a guard from Pass Christian, graduated with a 3.69 GPA in pre-physical therapy....
Ole Miss Rebels: NCAA 25 Player Rankings Revealed
The Ole Miss Rebels are projected to be one of the Top 10 teams in college football before the start of the 2024 season. A season ago, Ole Miss finished with an 11-2 record and will have high expectations entering the 2024 season. With the expanded playoff field this season,...
Ole Miss players share thoughts on Auburn OC Derrick Nix
Auburn football hired former Ole Miss wide receivers coach Derrick Nix to serve as the program’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach in January. Nix steps into the role following the departure of Philip Montgomery after one season on the Plains. Nix joins Auburn’s staff after a successful 16-year...
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: Mayor and Board of Aldermen July 16th Meeting and Minutes
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a Recess Meeting on July 16, 2024 starting at 6 PM at City Hall. There will be a announcement in recognition of National Parks & Recreation Month with a Proclamation by the Mayor and Board. . This year's theme for National Parks and...
JPS announces pay increase for teachers, staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Board of Trustees approved an increase in the local supplement added to the State of Mississippi’s minimum pay for school teachers, as well as a pay raise for hourly-paid staff. For the 2024-2025 school year, JPS officials said teachers and other certified staff on the teacher […]
SCHF Celebrates 30th Years with O Brother Where Art Thou?
VICKSBURG, Miss. – To help celebrate their 30th Anniversary, the SCHF will host Movie Night on Friday, July 26, showing O Brother, Where Art Thou?. There will be a cocktail hour from 6 p.m. -7 p.m. that will include a live performance of popular songs from the movie. Also, there will be a cash bar, 50/50 Raffle, and a Silent Auction.
Ole Miss quarterback says Jalen Milroe ‘will be a baller’ for Alabama this season
He does not have to play against Alabama in the fall, but he knows how good Jalen Milroe will be. Jaxson Dart, a senior quarterback at the University of Mississippi, was in the same recruiting cycle as Milroe. The Utah native and former four-star started his playing career at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2021 before transferring to Ole Miss.
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