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City officials caution of construction assistance scam
Officials with the City of Vicksburg took to social media this week with a warning to locals about a scam circulating in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department that individuals are identifying themselves as city employees (and) offering financial assistance for construction to […]
Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery
STORY SUBMITTED WILSON FARNHAM JR. While patiently waiting on the Lord’s return, our cemeteries at Shiloh Church in Sontag of Lawrence County have slowly been filling to capacity. Organized in 1845 and on its present location for a very long time, we have two burial grounds and are located on a high hill with limited […] The post Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mayor Flaggs announced that he will not be supporting a new proposed change of city-government
Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced that he would not be supporting a new change of government within the city of Vicksburg. Currently, Vicksburg operates under a mayor and two aldermen. Less than a week ago, a proposal was made to switch to a Council-Manager Form of government which includes a...
Toddler Tuesday Summer Fun at Pine Hills Nursery
Pine Hills Nursery, a family owned and operated garden center, in Pass Christian, MS, hosted a Water Day during Toddler Tuesday on July 2nd, 2024 during the hot days of the summer. Toddler Tuesday is a monthly event that is free and open to the community. Mike Cuevas welcomed new...
Three 2024 trap games Jackson State football cannot overlook as it tries to regain SWAC title
The Jackson State football team is good enough and the schedule is favorable. The Tigers could be undefeated when they play Alabama State and Alcorn State in the last two games of the 2024 season. For Jackson State to reach the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game, it must navigate three tough, emotional games — against traditional rival Southern (Sept. 14), on the road against Texas Southern (Sept. 28) under former NFL player Chris Dishman and a showdown...
Mississippi State baseball picks up Virginia reliever pitcher from portal
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - Sunday, MSU added commit number eight from the transfer portal to their roster, and this specific transfer came in the form of a right-handed pitcher. Former Virginia reliever Chase Hungate took to social media to announce his commitment to Chris Lemonis and Mississippi State baseball. This...
Josh Heupel turned around Tennessee in year one. Jeff Lebby looks to do the same for Mississippi State football
Jeff Lebby has a major rebuild facing him in Starkville. Mississippi State football is coming off its worst season in over a decade, the roster is facing massive overturn, and a grueling 2024 schedule awaits to make an immediate turnaround that much more difficult. Add in Lebby's inexperience as a head coach, and you can understand why expectations for Bulldog football this fall aren't particularly high.
2 former Bulldogs go from MSU Basketball to NBA Summer League
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - After watching and waiting during the NBA Draft night in June, two former Mississippi State players got a chance to sign with NBA teams. Now, they are gearing up to play their first games in the NBA Summer League. Bay St. Louis, MS native and former...
NFL Star Jeffery Simmons hosts 2nd annual fun day in Macon
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- The community of Macon showed their support for an NFL Star. It was the 2nd annual “Community Fun Day and Fireworks” held at the Noxubee Titans Field. The “Community Fun Day and Fireworks” event was filled with unity from the Macon community. The...
Miss Hospitality contestants arrive in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Sunday was check-in day for the 42 girls competing in this year’s Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition. Over the next week, the girls will be making several stops in the Hub City, including Forrest General Hospital and Lillie Burney Elementary School. “I’m looking forward to meeting...
Hot start to the week, turning breezy by Tuesday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Dangerous heat can be expected for the start of the work week. Highs will hover around the mid 90s, and heat indices will range between 105-110 because it’ll remain rather humid. So, make sure that you continue to practice heat safety if you plan to spend some extended time outside: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.
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