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Two Hartfield Academy grads could have instant impact for Southern Miss football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two Hartfield Academy graduates could make an instant impact for Southern Miss football during the upcoming 2024 season, according to head coach Will Hall. Linebacker Chris Jones and Tight End Reed Jesiolowski were key in leading Hartfield to its first-ever state championship in football in the...
Coach Herbert Davis ready for the upcoming season
It’s a little different this season for ball coach, Herbert Davis who is just happy to be alive and feeling good this season. Right before the season last year Coach Davis had a medical issue that almost cost him his life. He missed the start of the season and had to work his way back […]
Paul Finebaum Reveals What Will Cause Lane Kiffin To 'Look Elsewhere'
This upcoming season has the potential to be significant for several coaches who are believed to be on the hot seat. It also has the potential to be important for a few coaches who have come close to making a breakthrough but have not achieved it yet. Lane Kiffin is one of those coaches. Kiffin has ...
Grind to Glory: Grenada looks to return to championship game and finish
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — The Grenada Chargers made it to the 6A state championship game in 2023 but lost to West Jones. This year’s goal is pretty simple: win the final game. Michael Fair is entering his second year as head coach. “To be honest with you, it’s...
Mississippi's capital city is catching up on paying overdue bills, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city has been working to pay a stack of overdue bills the past few months. The city has paid $9 million since January, reducing the number of outstanding invoices from 470 to 180, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said at a news conference Monday, WLBT-TV reported. The amount due has decreased from more than $9.7 million to $703,000, said Lumumba, a Democrat who has been mayor since July 2017. “There is a great deal of work still underway. But to be able to reduce that in a sizable way is proof of concept of what we’re working on,” he said. “It’s proof that this work is not only being successful within our departments but we’re headed in the right direction.”
25 teams in 25 day: Picayune Maroon Tide
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves.
Gulfport High School rolls out new security system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Monday, Gulfport High School introduced a new security system that starts with the touch of a button. The Tennessee-based company Alpha Alert Security is finishing installing the system to reduce emergency response time to less than five seconds. With a receiver box being installed all...
Wayne County school board addresses consolidation rumors
WAYNESBNORO, Miss. (WDAM) - In Waynesboro, neighbors are asking the Wayne County School Board about the future of Buckatunna School, specifically its gym. The building was torn down last month after it was condemned by engineers, forcing the basketball team to play its season at Wayne County High School. Along...
Petal High welcomes new girls basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Maggie Proffitt as the new girls basketball coach at Petal High School,. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girls basketball program,” Petal High director of activities Wendy Hogue, “She’s very passionate about basketball, but more importantly, she’s passionate about empowering our girls with the skills and attitude to succeed in the classroom, community and in life.”
New Albany superintendent sets expectations for school year
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — Tony Cook is almost a month into his new job in the New Albany School District. The school district named Cook its new superintendent in May, and he officially took over on July 1. The longtime educator previously held the same position in Amory...
Recent violence prompts Salvation Army to make changes at Mississippi campus
After recent incidents of violence, the Salvation Army has decided that it will close one of its Mississippi campuses and serve daily meals to-go on the weekends. The Tupelo branch posted an announcement about the weekend changes on Facebook on Friday. “Due to some violence and property destruction that happened...
Ole Miss football defensive lineman makes multiple preseason watchlists
Two preseason watchlists were announced today, with Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen making both. The former Texas A&M player and No.2 ranked transfer is looking for a breakout season with his new team, Ole Miss. The media believe that he might do that after making both watchlists. The first...
South Jackson residents demand end to illegal dumpers repeatedly targeting one street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s a never-ending cycle of frustration and trash for some South Jackson residents who are tired of illegal dumping. The city’s repeated cleanup efforts are for nothing, and residents are demanding an end to people using their neighborhood as a dumping ground. In...
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