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Back-to-school drive to take place on Thursday, August 1st in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon, a Back-to-school drive, free haircuts, and free food will take place on 1223 Monroe St., hosted by Alderman Thomas J. Mayfield. Courtesy photo of Vicksburg Police Department Facebook According to a social media post by Mayfield, he’s partnering with United Way […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes first female rector with special service
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - As Reverend Elizabeth Graham put on her robes for a special service, words from an old friend came to mind as she prepared for a major step. “As our former Bishop said, you were being prepared for this your whole life,” Reverend Graham said. Tuesday...
Jackson Motorplex Season Finale: FENDT Jackson Nationals & World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Aug. 15-17
Jackson Motorplex is set to conclude its season with the 46th annual FENDT Jackson Nationals, running from August 15-17. This three-day event features significant winged sprint car competitions, including the Midwest Sprint Touring Series and the RaceSaver Sprint Cars. Key races will occur each night with drivers accumulating points that determine their positions for finale races, culminating in prizes of up to $25,000. An array of fan activities will run concurrently, such as a golf tournament and a Fan Fest with live music, enhancing the event atmosphere.
Attorney fighting Moss Point’s new radar system as drivers complain about pricey tickets
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - David Carson Futch, a local attorney, is going to court to put the brakes on Moss Point’s new radar system ticketing drivers going over the speed limit. The Moss Point Police Department began using handheld radar guns in June. Futch said he wanted to...
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...
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