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Two groups in columbus gives free school supplies to families
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-21 20:03:11. SUMMARY: Two nonprofit organizations, “The Female Force” and “Girls in Real Life Situations,” are supporting families by providing essential school supplies, easing the financial burden on parents as school approaches. Tiffany Young and Santel Blair emphasize the community's need for assistance, especially as school supply costs rise significantly. Aliceson Harris, a mother and grandmother, appreciates the help, stating it alleviates her financial strain. The initiative reflects a collective effort to address community needs, with the organizations collaborating to make a positive impact for children. This marks their first joint school supply drive.
North Mississippi native jumps his way into the Olympic Games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second straight cycle, Abbeville, Mississippi, native Shelby McEwen has jumped his way into the Olympic Games. McEwen finished atop the podium at the U.S. trials with a clearance of 2.30. “I’m just excited for the moment, excited for the experience and am ready to...
Mississippi State Football Projected Starting Lineup
Mississippi State football is preparing to start its first training camp under new head coach Jeff Lebby. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator brought in several players from the transfer portal, especially on the offensive side, where portal players dominate the starting lineup. However, the defense will rely more on traditional high school recruits. Several new faces are in the projected starting line heading into August. With the influx of new faces into the program there will be several position battles, especially on defense. Quarterback: Blake Shapen (SR, TR) Chris Parson (RS FR) Michael Van Buren (FR) Running Back: Davon Booth...
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
This is what happened to murdered Mississippi woman after her accused killer allegedly beat her up in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For the first time we are hearing and seeing what took place between a Mississippi man and the young woman he is accused of killing. Bricen Rivers, 23, and Lauren Johansen, 22, were on a trip to Nashville last December when they got into a brutal fight. Rivers was arrested and put in a Davidson County jail for several months.
Two northwest Alabama airports receive money for improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Two airports in northwest Alabama received money for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The Posey Field Airport in Haleyville received $236,433 — a combination of federal, state and local money — for improvements to its southeast hangar. The Russellville Municipal Airport...
‘I don’t have a gravesite to visit’: Pickens Co. mom wants answers after son’s disappearance 3 years ago
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A west Alabama mom wants some answers. She hasn’t seen her oldest child in three years after he left his home in Reform on foot. Paige Fields does not have proof, but she believes her son, Preston Peeks died of foul play. He was last seen Feb. 15, 2021.
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
IVF grant revives hope for Mississippi couple’s parenthood journey
For over three years, Caitlin and Jake Miles of Biloxi have poured everything they have into starting a family. Their journey has been complex and emotional — including two surgeries and multiple fertility treatments, all while Jake, a member of the United States Navy, traveled thousands of miles away on deployments.
Genesis and Light Center wraps up summer camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, we’re spotlighting the Genesis and Light Center as they wrap up the last week of summer camp. “It’s the type of environment where you can have fun and you don’t have to worry about people messing with you or bullying you,” said Paris Cohen. Kids from kindergarten through 9th […]
Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters
BROOKHAVEN — Marlon Dixon joined the Brookhaven Fire Department nine years ago. He is now the department’s training officer in a career he loves. Dixon said he started out as a volunteer firefighter in Byram, he has been there for 12 years and is a Captain in Byram. He rose through the ranks in Brookhaven […] The post Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gas Tank Getaways: Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Aquarium is a must see the next time you’re in Gulfport. There are several areas to explore at the aquarium. There is a river outside that you can get a look at from above. And unlike most of our natural rivers, the water is clear so you can get […]
Shots fired in U.S. 49 road rage incident lead to one arrest, police say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A confrontation between the drivers of an 18-wheeler and a passenger truck escalated into shots fired and now an arrest. The Hattiesburg Police Department said the road rage incident happened on Saturday, July 20, near the I-59 exit on U.S. Hwy 49. HPD said a witness...
Estranged husband of missing Jackson woman killed during shooting at gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The estranged husband of a missing Jackson woman was killed over the weekend. Derrick Coleman, who was married to Latasha Crump-Coleman, was killed during a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The shooting killed two people and injured three others. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said...
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Multiple Drug-Related Arrests
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, along with various law enforcement divisions, executed multiple search warrants and surveillance operations, resulting in several drug-related arrests over recent weeks. On Monday, June 24, the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics and Patrol Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Cedar Hill Lane in Carriere. During the search, Billy […] The post Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Multiple Drug-Related Arrests appeared first on Picayune Item.
NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show the chances of rain are not going away any time soon. The National Weather Service warns localized heavy rainfall in southwest Mississippi could cause flash flooding through Tuesday. Monday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 80 percent with showers and storms possible. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees. […] The post NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat appeared first on Daily Leader.
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