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CHS football stadium parking lot, road could see upgrades
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The parking lot and road near the Columbus High School football stadium could be getting an upgrade. On Monday during their weekly board meeting, board members with CMSD got a tour from representatives with Neel Schaffer on what areas of the parking lot and what roads around the stadium are in need of repaving.
49 Winchester Add New Stops to Fall Album Release Tour
Ahead of their anticipated sophomore release with New West Records this Friday, 49 Winchester has announced an expanded fall tour with eight additional stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. Award-winning Canadian songwriter Corb Lund will join the group for five performances, beginning in New Orleans, LA, and...
Entergy Corporation Commits $20 Million to HBCUs in Four-State Service Area
Officials at Entergy Corp. recently announced a new 10-year, $20 million commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the energy giant’s four-state service area, which includes, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The $20 million investment in HBCU campuses, students, and their families will expand Entergy’s The Power...
Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob VanLandingham entered the plea at a hearing in Jackson before U.S. […]
MDAH returns 95 Native American remains to Chickasaw Nation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) repatriated the remains of 95 Native American Ancestors and 1,500 lots of funerary objects to the Chickasaw Nation from sites across northern Mississippi. “We continue to work closely with Tribal representatives and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation ACT (NAGPRA) in our […]
Mississippi College, Clinton announce $200 million mixed-use development project
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. The new “Rising Spring” development will feature a boutique hotel, numerous dining and shopping options, a primary care clinic, a grassy amphitheater, and more. A 54-acre, mixed-use development will transform the physical and economic landscape near Mississippi College in Clinton,...
Joe Hudson’s Acquires Three New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center has announced the addition of three new locations to its network: Goad’s Body Shop in Lexington, Va.; Terex Auto Body in Austin, Texas; and Burchfield’s Body Shop in Columbus, Miss. This strategic expansion underscores Joe Hudson’s commitment to broadening its reach and enhancing service excellence across key markets.
Petal High hires former professional player as new girl’s basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The ladies of the Petal Panthers basketball team have a new coach at the head. Monday afternoon, the Petal School District announced the hiring of Coach Maggie Proffitt at Petal High School. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girl’s basketball program,”...
Liebherr to build spare parts logistics center in Mississippi
The Liebherr Group plans to invest in a new logistics distribution center for spare parts in Tupelo, Miss., serving customers in North and South America. The center will handle logistics and service operations, such as warehousing, distribution, value-added services (preassembly, kitting, repackaging), and customs and export services. The project is expected to create about 180 jobs.
Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic
BROOKHAVEN — The Daily Leader is keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic Ocean by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Hurricane formation typically picks up in August to mid September. At this time, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida forecasts the chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the […] The post Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County under a heat advisory
BROOKHAVEN — Rain and cooler temperatures are in the past now. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and it is likely each day this week will have one. NWS Jackson advises area residents to drink plenty of water, stay in air conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on […] The post Lincoln County under a heat advisory appeared first on Daily Leader.
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