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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.
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.
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 […]