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Take home a pet from the Rankin County Animal Shelter and forgo the adoption fee
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Rankin County Animal Shelter is hoping there’s room in your heart and home for a new pet. A special event was held this week to help with overcrowding. The shelter is waiving fees to give you a chance to be a pet owner. This...
Flashes Couldn’t Overcome Cathedral in a 34-10 loss
St. Aloysius took a 34-10 loss to Cathedral on Friday night. By halftime, the Flashes were down 21-10 and eventually gave up two late scores by the end of the night. Despite the loss, Thompson Fortenberry had an impressive night with 180 rushing yards and a touchdown. Carson Snith finished with 80 rushing yards while John Ellis Montgomery nailed a 33-yard field goal. Walt Andrews also caught a 23-yard pass.
Gulf States Canners expanding Clinton facility
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gulf States Canners will expand its canning facility in Clinton. The project is a $40.8 million investment and will create 19 jobs, officials said. According to the company, Gulf States Canners has been a part of the Clinton business community since 1972, serving as a local producer of canned and bottled products […]
Track & Field’s Akaoma Odeluga Wins World U20 Shot Put Gold Medal
8/30/2024 | Track and Field LIMA, Peru – Ole Miss track & field sophomore Akaoma Odeluga wrapped up a long and successful first season with the Rebels in style, winning the gold medal for Team USA in the women's shot put at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Friday night. Odeluga took the crown with ease, winning by nearly a full meter at her fourth-round heave of 17.34m/56-10.75. She is the first Rebel woman to ever win a World U20 title, and she becomes the fifth Rebel overall to ever win a World U20 gold alongside Antwon Hicks in 2002...
Oxford police announce Ole Miss vs. Furman game day plans
OXFORD – To ensure that everyone has a fun and safe time celebrating, Oxford Police will have an increased presence in and around the downtown Square area. Our goal is to be proactive in preventing any disturbances or unsafe activities, and as always, do not hesitate to contact them should the need arise. If you need any assistance in the downtown area, please go to the Safe Site tent in front of Visit Oxford and across the street from Funky’s.
Garbage collection rate increase for county residents
In a few weeks, Lafayette County residents living outside of the city limits will see an $8 hike on their trash collection bill. The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recently approved raising the fee from $12 a month to $20 a month. The Board has the authority to set the monthly fees for the Solid […] The post Garbage collection rate increase for county residents appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mobile Labor Day parade delayed until 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — You’ll have to wait one more year for Mobile’s Labor Day Parade. According to a post by the Southwest Alabama Labor Council’s Facebook page, they decided to postpone the annual parade due to the ongoing demolition and construction at the Mobile Civic Center and surrounding parking lot. The post says they […]
St. Paul's girls, boys sweep Mobile Challenge of Champions
Smaller field or not, St. Paul’s showed strong team balance in winning the Invitational Boys and Girls’ Divisions of Saturday’s 33rd annual Mobile Challenge of Champions Cross Country meet held at Langan Park. St. Paul’s boys overcame a meet and course record run by McGill-Toolen’s William Porr...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 30-September 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 30-September 1) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Madison County Schools Education Foundation […]
Alumna Dr. Tonya Moore selected as 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow
Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, an alumna of Alcorn State University’s School of Nursing, has been selected as a 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellow. This fellowship, administered by the National Academy of Medicine, honors health professionals for their outstanding accomplishments and interest in health policy. Moore,...
Taylor's Saturday Morning First Alert Forecast
There’s a good chance you’re going to see rain today! Widespread showers and storms will continue this morning thanks to an area of low pressure in the Gulf. There’s a chance it could become a tropical system, but the odds are low. Rain chances will be a little lower by the afternoon. A Flood Watch will be in effect for our three coastal counties until 7 PM. Any excessive rainfall could lead to localized flooding. We're also watching a few tropical waves in the Atlantic. Here's the latest forecast.
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