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Mississippi least supportive state of poor residents: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A report shows that a state known for its poverty nationally does not show much grace to its poorest residents. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that about 11.5%, or over 38.5 million Americans, live in poverty. In Mississippi, that number is roughly 561,000 people or nearly one in five […]
What’s good in the Golden Triangle? Experts say housing market
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The real estate market has been experiencing some ups and downs recently. “Over the past year and a half, we have dealt with rising interest rates. With that, it has sort of affected the market quite a bit with people looking for homes or keeping their homes that they bought with better interest rates in years past,” said Jody Davis, Hometown Realty Broker/Owner.
Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kamario Taylor and Zavion Hardy
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football and basketball along with team news: First Biscuit – Starting the day with basketball recruiting, on Monday I talked to sources regarding 2025 combo guard and On3 three-star prospect Salim London and 2025 Tennessee commitment and On3 four-star […] The post Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kamario Taylor and Zavion Hardy appeared first on On3.
Drainage project coming to Sumrall
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - More infrastructure improvements are on the way to Sumrall this fall. On Monday, WDAM 7 reported about the sidewalk and lighting projects, and now the town is looking to make progress on its Ward 4 drainage project. City workers are currently going around and marking utilities...
DOJ asks Supreme Court to partially restore Biden Title IX rule in Republican-led states
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to take emergency action Monday to restore parts of President Biden’s Title IX rule in a handful of Republican-led states where the new regulations are blocked, arguing that lower court injunctions pausing the rule in its entirety are “more burdensome” than necessary. In April, the Education Department unveiled a final set…
Town of Bassfield under system-wide boil water notice
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - On Monday, the Town of Bassfield issued a system-wide boil water notice to all of its residents. According to a post on the town’s Facebook page, the notice is being put forth due to the failure of chlorine components, which has resulted in the inability to introduce chlorine into the water supply.
Cunny says exercise is ‘extra ingredient’ at 100th birthday party
Bob Cunny is a testament that exercise keeps you fit and healthy. On Monday, the Vicksburg resident celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA, where he still works out regularly. “We have all been taught what to do to keep healthy — eat right and sleep […]
A Radio-Newspaper Combo Is Born In Jackson, MS.
A Jackson, MS radio broadcaster is merging with a local news outlet in what is expected to bring more news and entertainment to the local community. New South Radio, doing business as Digio Strategies, is acquiring Darkhorse Press, a digital news outlet serving the state of Mississippi. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Community Meeting to Change Vicksburg City Government This Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg will hold a Community Meeting to discuss changing the city’s government this Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse, 1009 Cherry Street. Dr. Dallas Breen, Executive Director for the John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development and Assistant...
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