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Two adults, one child injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Two adults and a child were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said the crash occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 on Florence Church Road. When firefighters arrived at the location, they found a Pontiac Sunfire and a […]
Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers and businesses are at work trying to solicit “fines” and personal details from unsuspecting residents of the Miss Lou in recent days. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said, “The scammers are hard at it today. I hope no one falls for this,” in response to two reports he’d received […] The post Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
SPD takes safety procedures in Cotton District for large crowds
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The return of students to Mississippi State University means the return of nightlife to The Cotton District. And when the sun goes down, the streets will fill with students, locals, and visitors. That’s why The Starkville Police Department is implementing its Safety Station and Rideshare...
Moss Point man identified as victim of fatal Hwy 26 crash in George Co.
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) - A Moss Point man was identified as the victim in a deadly crash in George County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. On Friday, August 23, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 26 in George County. A 2003 Toyota Tundra driven by...
HSFT Stop #54: New Hope
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — After New Hope football went 0-10 last season, it was time for a change. The school brought in former Amory and Petal head coach Allen Glenn to lead the Trojans. Glenn is from Amory, so he said he was excited to be back in North...
Clarkco State Park finishes cabin renovations
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clarkco State Park has officially opened their newly renovated cabins. Thanks to state legislators, Mississippi State Parks are getting funding for upgrades. Clarkco has recently updated six cabins. The new cabins have a queen bed, a sleeper couch, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to...
BOMA denies rezoning request aimed at cultivating cannabis
A rezoning request, and subsequent appeal, with the potential to reshape Vicksburg’s commercial districts came to an end Friday when it was officially denied by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Failing by 2-1 vote, the appeal from local business The Green Standard began in May when the company filed a request to amend […]
Veteran chemist takes leadership of MSU’s chemistry department
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s new head of the Department of Chemistry in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences originally hails from England, but most recently was a University of Texas at Arlington faculty member with more than 20 years of experience in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Professor...
19-year-old killed in Claiborne County crash
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 19-year-old from Port Gibson was killed during an early morning crash. The crash occurred on Highway 18 West in Claiborne County around 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2017 Nissan Altima was traveling west on Highway 18 near R.K. Neal […]
Pair of local businesses pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Two, yes two businesses passed health inspections in the past week according to the Mississippi Department of Health. Restaurant inspections are published in an online database on the MSDH website. One of those businesses is Kings Daughter Medical Center, specifically, the coffeeshop at the hospital. It earned an “A” rating for the ninth […] The post Pair of local businesses pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
The National Championship Chuckwagon Races Are Back!
Prepare for nine days of unforgettable experiences as the 39th Annual National Championship Chuckwagon Races kick off this Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Bar of Ranch in Clinton. Attendees can look forward to a variety of events, including barrel racing, bull and bronc riding, trail riding, a local vendor market, and more.
City of Newton to host “National Night Out”
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Newton is scheduled to host a “National Night Out” event on Tuesday, August 26th. Organizers believe that the event is a great opportunity to build a better relationship between the community and first responders while also educating them on public safety.
Where are they now?: Tracking where former Mississippi State football players landed out of the portal
STARKVILLE --- Another season of Mississippi State football is just eight days away as first-year head coach Jeff Lebby looks to start a new era of success in Starkville. Lebby, the former offensive coordinator at Central Florida, Ole Miss and most recently Oklahoma, spent the majority of the offseason utilizing the transfer portal to improve the Bulldogs roster ahead of next Saturday's season-opener against Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 31.
Registration underway for annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will host its 6th annual event on September 11th. This will take place at the Art District Parking Garage in Downtown Meridian. This competitive and historic event will be a commemoration that will honor the first responders who passed away and bring...
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