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7/30 – Sam Parker’s “Blazin Heat” Tuesday Evening Forecast
It was another hot one out there this afternoon with many areas averaging in the low to mid 90`s. Dewpoints in the mid to upper 70`s make it feel much worse with heat indicies in the upper 100`s to several areas crossing 110+. A heat advisory remains in effect for the viewing area. Showers are less likely to form and should be calm into the night. Quiet tonight, but the heat is on again on Wednesday! Highs continue to very steadily bump up which is increasing forecast heat indicies. The advisories planning to run the same duration 11AM to 7PM. storm chances again will be isolated around in the afternoon to early evening hours.
Seahawks Charles Cross Donates Scholarship And Was Awarded Keys To The City Of Laurel, Miss.
To wrap up his offseason, Seahawks tackle Charles Cross, made a visit to his hometown, Laurel, Miss. to give back to his to the city and high school that played a vital role in his upbringing. "Really my coaches, my principle and teachers. All of them did a great job,...
WNBA star Breanna Stewart joins other athletes with donation to Jackson sports complex, The Ark
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Late last year, The Ark, a rapidly growing sports complex in South Jackson, received donations from major names – including NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. Now, the latest star to donate is 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart. ”The Ark has been a place, like I...
Robin’s Nest Celebrated Christmas in July Last Week
Celebrate Christmas in July was last week at Robin’s Nest in the Pass as it ended Saturday, July 27th. Their selection of carefully curated Christmas merchandise made customers jolly. Additionally, ornaments, decor, and elevated stocking stuffers arrived for the early holiday shopping. The gallery gift shop was a key...
Mississippi's Capital City Is Catching up on Paying Overdue Bills, Mayor Says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's capital city has been working to pay a stack of overdue bills the past few months. The city has paid $9 million since January, reducing the number of outstanding invoices from 470 to 180, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said at a news conference Monday, WLBT-TV reported.
Vicksburg 200 Committee previews River City’s bicentennial celebrations
The 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Vicksburg is six months away, and city officials took that opportunity Monday to let the public in on plans to celebrate the bicentennial with a preview of events scheduled throughout 2025. During a ceremony held at Washington Street Park, officials laid out plans for the […]
David Buys named Interim Head of Campus for MSU Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - MSU Meridian announced Tuesday that Dr. David Buys is the Interim Administrative Head of Campus, which includes the College Park and downtown Riley Center campuses. According to a news release from Mississippi State University, Dr. Buys is a seasoned administrator with a vision for program-building and...
Natchez, Adams County reach agreement on E-911 service
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Natchez and Adams County leaders came to a final agreement on an E-911 dispatch service. The Natchez Democrat reported the City of Natchez would agree to pay an increase of $199,000 over what it’s currently playing for E-911 dispatch services. The new E-911 agreement is for four years. The city also […]
Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday in Water Valley
The 2024 Watermelon Festival in Water Valley kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with a Street Dance at City Park, topped off with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy live entertainment, delicious food vendors, kids’ games, arts and crafts booths, exciting contests, an antique car show, a 3K run, and more. Recognized […] The post Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday in Water Valley appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Seven Ole Miss rebels set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Seven Ole Miss Rebels are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicked off last Thursday and will conclude on Aug. 11. Long set a personal best of 21.83 in the 200-meter in Eugene, Oreg. last June. With that time, she set an Ole Miss record and is No. 2 in collegiate history, T-No. 10 in U.S. history and T-No. 24 in world history. She is one of six women to sweep the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay in the NCAA championships.
Ole Miss Position Look | Jaxson Dart undisputedly the guy behind center, but next man has to be ready
By all accounts, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart has earned everything he's received since arriving in Oxford from USC a few years ago. After going through two quarterback battles, there's no debate this time around as to who will lead the Rebels downfield. Naturally, after his Ole Miss sequel yielded...
Lady Eagles fell short in season opener against Madison St. Joe
In their season opener, Porter’s Chapel Academy‘s Lady Eagles took a loss to Madison St. Joe in game one but hung in tight in game two. In game one, PCA fell short 14-4 Mia Abdo led the Lady Eagles with two hits. Natalie Cantin hit a double and two RBIs while Marley Bufkin and Brooklynn Nicholson had a hit. Kinsley Luke pitched for PCA and finished with four strikeouts.
Coahoma County to deputize Clarksdale officers on ‘as-needed basis’
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — In the Mississippi Delta, Coahoma County will be boosting its crime-fighting efforts through a new collaboration between the Sheriff and Clarksdale Police. “Maybe this will be a strong template to show how the collaboration can work,” Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy said. Espy told WREG that a new crime-fighting effort in Coahoma […]
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