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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.
Southern Miss football announces four-game series with longstanding rival
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Southern Miss football is further renewing a long-standing rivalry after announcing a future four-game series. On Tuesday, Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech jointly announced the football series spanning from the 2029 season and concluding during the 2033 campaign, with both teams hosting a pair of games against one another.
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 […]
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Mississippi mother of boy shot by police
INDIANOLA, Miss. - A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a woman's lawsuit that she filed after her 11-year-old son was shot by police. Court documents show that Debra M. Brown, a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, dismissed the suit July 19 on the grounds that the woman who filed it, Nakala Murry, did not show that the previous judge made mistakes in his rulings.
Governor Reeves Promotes Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to Major General
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced yesterday the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately. “Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I’m thankful for his lifetime of service in the Mississippi National Guard, and I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”