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Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She’s been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile after she was struck by a vehicle near the Ingalls Campus. Barnes died Thursday, leaving behind children ages 6, 4, 2, and 5 1/2 months old.
4 Corinth High students win America250 essay contest awards
CORINTH — Nonpartisan nonprofit America250 didn't have to scour the state for the Mississippi winners of its essay contest; all four students attend Corinth High School. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the “America250” initiative is “working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country,” the initiative website reads. “This multi-year effort, from ...
City Demand Open Records Request for Pricing on City Auditorium
VICKSBURG, MS – Earlier today an electronic message to city hall for pricing on the Ardis Williams Auditorium was met with a request for the person requesting the information fill out an Open Records Request. Alderman Monsour was contacted regarding this seeming roadblock of information via Open Records Request,...
Deputies capture teen inmate who escaped custody in Hernando during protests at detention center
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Friday evening, a 14-year-old escaped from the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Center in Hernando, resulting in a citywide lockdown until his capture less than a half hour later. At 6:43 p.m., deputy jailers reported “several juvenile protests” at the juvie on West South Street.
Hattiesburg approves contractors to pick up stalled projects
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg cleared the way Friday afternoon for a pair of stalled projects to resume. During a special called meeting at City Hall, the City Council unanimously approved agreements that are expected to get both the Midtown Green and 16th Avenue/Concart Street Improvement projects back on track.
Ole Miss football announces game day adjustments
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Ole Miss football season will kickoff soon. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium sold out of season tickets in May. Limited quantities of single-game tickets for matchups against Furman, Middle Tennessee, Georgia Southern and Mississippi State still remain. Head to OleMissTix.com to buy tickets. Walk of Champions With construction completed on the University of Mississippi’s state-of-the-art […]
State approves county’s burn ban request; burning prohibited until Sept. 5
NATCHEZ — Adams County Fire Services Coordinator Darryl Smith asked the Mississippi Forestry Commission to declare a burn ban in Adams County several weeks ago due to extreme fire hazards caused by lack of rainfall and very dry conditions in Adams County. Several grass fires later, Smith received word on Thursday that the burn ban […] The post State approves county’s burn ban request; burning prohibited until Sept. 5 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Paul Finebaum Questions If One Preseason Top 10 Team Can Win Its Conference
The job that Lane Kiffin has done at Ole Miss is truly impressive. The Rebels have won 10 or more games in two of the last three seasons and have been on the verge of the College Football Playoff both years. Ultimately, the Rebels haven't made the CFP yet, but with the expanded 12-team playoff, ...
Boil water notice issued for Natchez State Park
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice was issued for Natchez State Park in Adams County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice affects all connections in the Natchez State Park-B. Officials said the notice was the result of repair work performed on the water system following a booster […]
Crews repairing gas leak in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Technicians with Atmos Energy are repairing a gas leak along Earle Street, a day after a natural gas pipeline was damaged. Bobby Morgan, vice president for Public Affairs with Atmos’ Mississippi Division, said the line was ruptured Thursday night by a construction crew working near the 550 block.
FGH receives American College of Surgeons verification for trauma care
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Forrest General Hospital is celebrating a new and prestigious designation from the American College of Surgeons. FGH has received ACS’ verification as a Level II trauma center. The hospital received the distinction after a recent survey visit from the ACS. Surveyors assessed readiness, resources, policies...
Habitat recipient praises God, receives keys to Verona home
TUPELO — Kimberly Ledbetter said her faith and her family got her through the process of homeownership and construction of her home with Habitat for Humanity. In fact, it is written into the walls of her new home. Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for its first house of the year, Friday morning. The house, located on Fifth Street in Verona, was built almost ...
Audit for FY22 presented to Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The audit for Fiscal Year 2022 was presented to the Jackson City Council during a special meeting on Thursday. Some of the councilmembers were concerned that the city isn’t properly investing taxpayers’ money and that receiving delayed audits puts the city behind the eight ball. Fidelis Malembeka, chief financial auditor for […]
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