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Father of three battling stage 4 cancer
BROOKHAVEN — A GoFundMe is raising money to help cover the costs of medical expenses for local father Chris Wallace. He is battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer-Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma. He is the father of three children and husband of Brittney Wallace. Chris became sick at the end of June and was hospitalized on June […] The post Father of three battling stage 4 cancer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lawrence County man still missing
MONTICELLO — Gregory Donell Varnado of Silver Creek is still missing. Varnado was last seen Wednesday, Aug. 15, about 3 p.m. in the 100 block of Verious Lewis Lane, Lawrence County, driving in an unknown direction. Search parties are looking for his 2020 Blue Chevrolet Equinox. Family members say he suffers from a medical condition […] The post Lawrence County man still missing appeared first on Daily Leader.
Laurel, West Jones take center stage in Game of the Week
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Week One of the Mississippi High School Activities Association football calendar brings the Pine Belt a true treat. Class 5A South State champion Laurel High School hosts local rival and defending Class 7A champion West Jones High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “Between the...
‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride
NATCHEZ—Mayor Dan Gibson’s administration is asking Natchez merchants and citizens for help sprucing up the city, particularly the downtown area, before a plethora of events kick off during the fall season. Gibson held a Fall in Love with Natchez press conference on Monday to seek that help from citizens, telling them the city is doing […] The post ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Selvy Speaks on Becoming an Entrepreneur at Small Business Forum
VICKSBURG, MS. – The City of Vicksburg held a Small Business Forum on Wednesday to share insight on how to start a successful business. Vicksburg native Deonta Selvy spoke at the event sharing some of his story about becoming an entrepreneur. “Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs,...
New Chick-Fil-A coming to Jackson area. See where it will go and when it might open
There's another Chick-Fil-A on the horizon for the Jackson metro area, and construction is expected to begin very soon. The newest Chick-Fil-A will be the second one for Flowood, and it will be next to GI Associates at 2520 Lakeland Dr. . ...
Plan for new Clinton development disturbs neighbors, including nature center
CLINTON, Miss. — Neighbors are speaking out against plans in the works for a new development in Clinton. The Clinton Community Nature Center has been described as a hidden jewel in the middle of the city, where visitors come to the flora and fauna, plus the Old Natchez Trace Trail.
You Asked: Will ALDI sell beer?
BROOKHAVEN — Construction of a new ALDI location appears to be coming along on Brookway Boulevard. The national grocery store brand is renovating the space formerly held by 601 Sports and Save-A-Lot near 844 Brookway Boulevard. Readers asked if ALDI would sell beer or any other alcoholic beverages when it opens later this year. We […] The post You Asked: Will ALDI sell beer? appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jackson coalition rallies behind Pearl River flood control project
A diverse group of central Mississippi business, education and political leaders converged in downtown Jackson on Wednesday to announce the formation of a new coalition to rally for the construction of a long-debated flood control project along the Pearl River. Called the Pearl River Revitalization Coalition, the group supports implementation of the latest proposal, known as “Alternative D,” which is currently under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency is expected to release a...
Jackson woman receives new Habitat for Humanity home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson woman now has a home that she can call her own. A home dedication for Janice Barber was held on Thursday. Her family, along with volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Canton, spent multiple weekends helping restore the home. “It was a rocky road. Oh my gosh, I […]
Longtime owner of Flowood restaurant dies, restaurant announces
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Table 100, a Jackson-metro restaurant, announced the passing of their co-founder, Bill Latham, on Wednesday. Table 100 posted on their public Facebook page to tell the public of Latham’s death. Latham founded Table 100 and according to the Facebook post, was involved in several other...
Freddy’s will open new location in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open a new location on Saturday, August 31 in Flowood. The restaurant will be located at 421 West Pineview Drive. This is the business’ first location in the Jackson-metro area and the third in the state of Mississippi. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers […]
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