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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...
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...
Saffle retires after a decade as Downtown Hattiesburg executive director
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) — A longtime fixture in downtown Hattiesburg leadership is stepping down, leaving a legacy that has driven millions of dollars in economic investment and revitalization to the area. Since taking the helm at the Downtown Hattiesburg Association (DHA) in 2014, Saffle has spearheaded numerous initiatives....
On the path to self-sustainability, JXN Water is hitting the gas on its water bill collections
The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks. The post On the path to self-sustainability, JXN Water is hitting the gas on its water bill collections appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Rain expected Saturday for first Ole Miss football game
Ole Miss’s first football game for the 2024 season might be a wet one. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 70% of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, mainly after 1 p.m. The high is expected to be around 88 degrees. The Ole Miss Rebels will take on the Furman Paladins at 6 […] The post Rain expected Saturday for first Ole Miss football game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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.
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 […]
Future Ole Miss opponents look dangerous in Thursday night rout
Despite facing an FCS team they were expected to beat, with Vegas having them at -52.5 against the spread, Arkansas looked impressive in their week 1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Razorbacks scored 70 points without their defense giving up any points. Arkansas scored ten touchdowns, seven of them coming...
Vicksburg Warren School District announces Friday school closures due to loss of power
The Vicksburg Warren School District announced Friday morning that due to the unexpected loss of power, Academy of Innovation, Warren Central Junior High and Vicksburg Junior High School will be closed Friday, August 30, 2024. The news comes one day after Vicksburg High School was closed Thursday, August 29 due to unexpected power loss. Vicksburg […]
Flaggs announces ‘final recommendations’ for rental rate, trash fee hikes following budget hearing
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. has announced his final recommendations for rate adjustments ahead of the city’s new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Flaggs made the announcement Friday morning, following a Thursday public budget hearing where he and Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour defended the decision to raise rental rates for city venues, as well […]
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 1 Day – No. 1 WR Kelly Akharayi and CB Kelley Jones
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 1 Day – No. 1 WR Kelly Akharayi and CB Kelley Jones appeared first on On3.
ARTIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Local Artist Teaches and Explores the World with Paintings and Sketches
Ocean Springs, MS -- To be both a local and global artist, deeply rooted in the surrounding community, but also having a reach and impact in other countries, is a dream for most aspiring artists. Although Ocean Springs has many talented artists with master works on display locally and across...
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