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The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades. Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens says work will soon be underway to build a rail line from the downtown area to the Port. That project is part of a plan to improve and revitalize the port...
MSU linebacker Lewis has a reason to keep smiling
Trials have come John Lewis’ way, but he just keeps smiling. As he walked into the Dallas Omni Hotel at Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference Media Days Media Days appearance, Lewis couldn’t stop the smiling. The pictures stitched inside his custom-made suit jacket could explain much of that. Lewis...
Community action coalition hosts community resource fair
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-20 19:02:04. SUMMARY: The Community Resource Fair in Columbus, Mississippi aimed to break the stigma associated with mental health. Organizer Veronica Harrison highlighted the need for accessible mental health resources, bringing together agencies offering in-patient services and organizations like the Girl Scouts. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare's Lee Garner emphasized the importance of treating those with mental health issues with compassion. Saless Jones from Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center focused on awareness about suicide, family violence, and addiction. Denise Brown from Community Counseling stressed the necessity of educating the community about available resources. The event, held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church, aimed to foster support and awareness.
Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash
Natchez Man Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash NATCHEZ — Chadwick J. Nelson II of Natchez died in a one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at approximately 12:30p.m on Sunday. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the crash on Louisiana Highway 484. The initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Nelson, was […] The post Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Suspect arrested in Splendora found to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana
SPLENDORA, Texas – A suspect arrested after Splendora Police said he was found with illegal narcotics and a loaded gun in his car was discovered to be out on bond for murder in Louisiana. The Splendora Police Department said an officer pulled over a vehicle Saturday night for a...
Madison Avenue closed for resurfacing project
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – A road in the City of Madison will be closed for a resurfacing project. Madison Avenue will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday, July 22. The road will be closed from Old Canton Road to Rice Road. Officials said the project should last 10 days with weather permitting. Drivers are […]
History made Saturday when Mississippi Episcopal Diocese installs first Black woman as leader
Episcopalians in the Magnolia State and across the globe celebrated a historic moment Saturday when the Mississippi Diocese of the Episcopal Church ordained the Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as the first woman and first Black bishop for the group’s 17,600 members in 87 congregations. The Most Rev. Michael...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
About one-fifth of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state from 2020 […]
Fire work continues in summer
BUDE — Conditions from late June to September are usually not conducive to prescribed fires. Temperatures are hot, humidity is often high, fuel is green and low winds make it hard for fire to carry. Homochitto National Forest Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said they spend the dog days of summer carrying out other work. […] The post Fire work continues in summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
New School Funding Formula for Mississippi K-12 Schools
JACKSON, Miss. – Starting July 1, Mississippi’s K-12 public education system began using a new funding formula for schools. This new formula replaces the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). It aims to ensure that school districts in the most need receive additional funding. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula...
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS. Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The Spirit Award is the...
Convenience store in Jackson burglarized
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A convenience store in Jackson was allegedly burglarized early Monday morning. The burglary appeared to have happened at the Discount Tabacco Beer and More on the Robinson Road extension. WLBT was at the scene. It appeared that the person(s) got in through the side of the...
2 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were killed and four others were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station, police said. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police are searching for the vehicle pictured below […]
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