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Smith receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Benevolent Club’s 49th annual banquet
River City native Dora Smith was honored with the Vicksburg Homecoming-Benevolent Club’s highest accolade Saturday night when she was named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the organization’s 49th annual banquet. Presenting Smith with her award was Homecoming-Benevolent Club President Willie L. Glasper Sr., who said she has worn many hats during her decades […]
Petal School District undergoing leadership changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District is facing multiple leadership changes for this upcoming school year. Pending school board approval, Emily Branch will serve as the new principal of Petal Primary School. Branch is a 25-year educator who has served the district for 20 years. She was more...
Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart does not seem too impressed with his depiction in the new “NCAA Football” video game from EA Sports. At Monday’s SEC Media Day, Dart got to see his image in the new EA Sports game, which is slated to release on July 19. Dart is depicted with a rather prominent... The post Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
MS family pleads for help after home destroyed by fire
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. — After their home was leveled to the ground by a fire this past Friday, a family is in desperate need of help. “I went to go in the house, but it was – I couldn’t get (in) five feet because the smoke and the heat was so thick,” Rodney Norwood Sr. […]
Mississippi State baseball's Dakota Jordan picked by San Francisco Giants in 2024 MLB Draft
Mississippi State baseball star outfielder Dakota Jordan was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round and No. 116 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Jordan, a draft-eligible sophomore, received many national accolades in 2024, including a second team All-American selection and a Golden Spikes semifinalist. The draft pick holds a slot value of $624,800.
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Funerals Paused for Fire Investigation
PANOLA COUNTY - The Panola County Coroner has paused funeral services for an elderly Crowder couple to allow investigators more time to look into the fire that apparently killed them on a recent Sunday afternoon. The Panolian reports Mary and Nelson King died Sunday at their home at 131 Love...
Emergency hospital opening in Smith County
RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center will be collaborating to open the Smith County Emergency Hospital. The new rural emergency hospital is expected to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital will be located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh.
Family members arrested for possession of burglary tools, drugs
Three family members were taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officers following a report of suspicious behavior and each made an initial court appearance Monday. According to VPD, officers were dispatched to the area of the Clay Street and Mission 66 intersection Thursday for reports suspicious activity. Taken into custody were 43-year-old Christopher […]
Daily rain chances will bring some heat relief
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’ve entered a pattern that will bring us daily rain chances this week. An upper-level trough of low pressure is hanging out very near our region, and we’re in a good spot (in reference to that trough) where showers & storms are expected to develop each afternoon. In some cases, the showers may develop north of our area then get steered south towards us. Regardless, an umbrella is a must-have this week.
Mississippi Insight for July 14, 2024: City and State
Jackson's police chief and mayor push back hard as City Council members call for the police and fire chiefs to be put under contracts. Also, Governor Tate Reeves signs legislation to better support the families of fallen officers while tightening oversight of police misconduct allegations. And why is Mississippi's secretary of state applauding the end of so-called "Chevron deference?"
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