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USM Physical Plant to host job fair for open positions Thursday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southern Miss Physical Plant department is set to host a job fair for open positions this Thursday. They have specific openings for custodians, carpenters, groundskeepers, concrete finishers, and trash collectors. The job fair will be held at USM’s Henderson Physical Plant building at 3105 W...
Game Over: From Disgrace to Redemption
"I was McDonald's All-American Honorable Mention, had tons of scholarship offers, both athletic and academic, pretty much had the world at my fingertips coming out of high school," Kwame Moore said. You could say he had it all growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi. He recounts being "salutatorian of my graduating...
Yazoo City Radio Pair Trading Hands
An FM radio station serving Yazoo City from the nearby town of Belzoni and its Class D AM sibling, along with that station’s FM translator, are heading to a new owner. Signing off on the purchase for the buyer are Members Michael Donovan Jr. and Emily Tillman.
Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice?
Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice? By Frank Corder Magnolia Tribune Universal school choice was made a part of the Republican Party’s platform during the recent GOP Convention. “We support Universal School Choice in every State in America,” the 2024 Republican Platform reads. Republican-led states across the nation have embraced the idea of empowering […] The post Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice? appeared first on The Panolian.
Ok or NOT Ok to allow minors to get married with parental permission?
So, California, in addition to New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma do NOT have minimum age requirements to get married. Meaning, kids can get married with parental permission... is this Ok or Not Ok? We want to hear from you, let us know what YOU think in the comments. newsletter. Sign...
Lucky Mississippi Lottery player wins $100,000 in scratch-off game
A Mississippi man became a Money Maker when he turned a $5 scratch-off purchase into a $100,000 win. Officials from the Mississippi Lottery announced Monday that a lucky lottery player from Madison won the one of the two $100,000 prizes in the Money Maker scratch-off game. The lucky player recently...
Case dismissed with prejudice against owner of former Briarwood One Building
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The slate has been wiped clean against the owner of a dilapidated North Jackson office building, now that the facility has been torn down. On Tuesday, Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Reynolds issued an order dismissing charges against Mike Kohan and Briarwood Realty Holding LLC, months after the Briarwood One Building was demolished.
What is the City of Canton doing to address flooding issues?
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) – Canton residents got their chance to learn and ask questions Tuesday about the Bear Creek Watershed Plan – Environmental Assessment, a plan that has produced seven alternatives to fix a long-time issue in the city… flooding. Residents will get the final say on...
Man injured after shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is injured after he was shot in Vicksburg. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, the shooting happened in the area of Speed and Washington Streets around 1:21 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim, a 53-year-old man, was shot in the upper right arm and later...
A no confidence vote was called against Jackson's city attorney Drew Martin. How it went
After a tense 25 minute discussion, with accusations of racism and "othering," a vote of no confidence against Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin failed during the Jackson City Council's Tuesday meeting. It was Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes who placed the item on the council's agenda on Monday, following complaints he has made over the last several days and recent council meetings about Martin and his office's work. ...
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
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