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Former Jackson Prep Pitcher Promoted to the MLB by the New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NY (WJTV)- A former Jackson Prep pitcher will be making his debut tonight for the New York Yankees. Will Warren was called-up by the Major League squad Tuesday afternoon. Warren has won 5 games in Triple-A this year while posting 115 strikeouts. The Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies at 5:40 p.m.
This Downtown Jackson restaurant is changing hands, again. Everything we know
For the second time in just more than a year, Steve's Deli is changing hands. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis are in the process of buying the downtown Jackson restaurant from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
Children from Holiday Apartments gifted with new shoes
NATCHEZ — Devin Hence and his best friend Desmond McGuire grew up in Holiday Apartments and know the people who live there. Hence said he also knows that many families struggle and rarely do their children ever receive nice things like new shoes. Many run around in bare feet. “I’m from Holiday Apartments. I understand […] The post Children from Holiday Apartments gifted with new shoes appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPS driver injured after train hits vehicle in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A UPS driver was injured after his vehicle was hit by a train in Clinton. Authorities responded to the incident around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 near Clinton Boulevard and Lindale Street. Officials with the City of Clinton said the UPS truck was struck near Winstead Drive and was pushed down […]
Sunnybrook Children’s Home celebrates groundbreaking for new residence for older foster children
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – Children in foster care have it tough, and the older they get, the harder it is to find families willing to adopt them. Sunnybrook Children’s Home in Ridgeland is bridging that gap and building a residence for the growing number of children. “This house...
VPD Addresses Officer Videoed Swerving on the Highway
The Vicksburg Police Department is addressing a VPD officer captured on video swerving on the highway. Here is a direct link to the video. The video of the VPD officer swerving across lanes on the highway was posted by a concerned citizen. On the video, the unit can be observed crossing the center line and swerving back into their lane several times. The unit then swerves from the center line to the exit at Clay without signaling.
First Day of School For South Panola
Here are a few class photos from Batesville and Pope schools on the first day of school for the 2024-25 year. We will post more as teachers send. Email to editor@panolian.com The post First Day of School For South Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
Celebrating like royalty: Bridgerton Brunch
Dearest, gentle readers — who doesn’t want to feel like a queen on her birthday? And what could be more regal than a Bridgerton-themed soiree?. Tenesha D. Batiste, talent acquisition manager for Ingalls Shipbuilding and owner of planning firm Tenesha & Company, is a busy lady, but she uses her June birthday to connect with those closest to her. For her 42nd birthday this year, she invited women near and dear to her heart to a Bridgerton-inspired brunch at 3.11 Events in Pascagoula.
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes birth of 2nd zebra this month. Take a peek at the new baby boy!
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomed another baby zebra just two weeks after another was born. This time it's a boy. The zebra was born around 1 a.m. Monday to mother, 4-year-old Safara and father, 7-year-old Bakari. Bakari also is the father of the female foal, born July 14. ...
Lowndes County School District buys two-story building for central office
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — The Lowndes County School District (LCSD) announced it purchased a two-story building to house its central office. The 31-year-old building is on North Lehmberg Road, which is in east Columbus. Ecolab — a Minnesota-based company — formerly occupied the building, the school district announced. The...
Your Take: Seeking a meal
Michael Kolb shares this photo of a Roseate Spoonbill searching for a meal at the St. Catherine Creek Game Reserve. The Roseate Spoonbill is one of six species of spoonbills, and the only species found outside Asia, Africa, Europe and Asia. According to Google, the birds are typically found in Mexico or Central and South […] The post Your Take: Seeking a meal appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Grey named captain of the Flashette Dance Team
Ryan Hadley Grey has been named the captain of the Flashette Dance Team at St. Aloysius High School. Grey is entering her final year at St. Aloysius and is the team’s lone senior. “It’s definitely bittersweet because it’s coming up on the end but since we are going to...
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.