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VPD Addresses Officer Videoed Swerving on the Highway
The Vicksburg Police Department is addressing a VPD officer captured on video swerving on the highway. Here is a direct link to the video. The video of the VPD officer swerving across lanes on the highway was posted by a concerned citizen. On the video, the unit can be observed crossing the center line and swerving back into their lane several times. The unit then swerves from the center line to the exit at Clay without signaling.
JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. The agreement was approved on Tuesday, July 30 during a special meeting for the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). JSU will lease rooms from […]
A no confidence vote was called against Jackson's city attorney Drew Martin. How it went
After a tense 25 minute discussion, with accusations of racism and "othering," a vote of no confidence against Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin failed during the Jackson City Council's Tuesday meeting. It was Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes who placed the item on the council's agenda on Monday, following complaints he has made over the last several days and recent council meetings about Martin and his office's work. ...
East Central Community College takes a day at the Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Today was East Central Day at the Fair at the Neshoba County Fair. East Central Community College has been taking part in activities at the Fair since the 1980s. We caught up with members and faculty of ECCC to see why they devote their time to...
Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk
Lincoln County Jail Docket, Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28, 2024: Austin Pierre Jackson, 09/19/1993, 2442 Whitewater Ave., Bogue Chitto — arrested on indictment, by LCSO. Lillian Denise Owens, 10/06/1984, 1077 Crooked Lane — arrested on city warrant, by BPD. Ladamin White, 07/11/2008, 937 Ozark Lane — arrested, charged with shooting at motor vehicle, aggravated animal […] The post Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Children from Holiday Apartments gifted with new shoes
NATCHEZ — Devin Hence and his best friend Desmond McGuire grew up in Holiday Apartments and know the people who live there. Hence said he also knows that many families struggle and rarely do their children ever receive nice things like new shoes. Many run around in bare feet. “I’m from Holiday Apartments. I understand […] The post Children from Holiday Apartments gifted with new shoes appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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,...
Cruise-In at the Whataburger on August 1
VICKSBURG, Miss. – One Rule Rods will host a Cruise-In at the Whataburger location in Vicksburg on August 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Come see some cool cars and trucks, and listen to some good ole 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n Roll with a little bit of newer stuff thrown in there,” said the promoter of the Cruise-In, Al Mashburn.
FIRST DAY: Susie B West students learn to follow rules at school
Pre-kindergarten students at Susie B. West didn’t take long to learn the routine of walking in a quiet straight line or raising their hand to answer questions on their first day of school. This gallery includes scenes of these well-behaved students learning and enjoying their lunch on during their first day. The post FIRST DAY: Susie B West students learn to follow rules at school appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Body of missing Belhaven man found by Capitol Police
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The body of a missing Belhaven man has been found. On Tuesday, Capitol Police announced they had found the body of Jeffrey Davis, 53, a Belhaven man who was reported missing around 11 o’clock the night before. According to Bailey Martin, spokeswoman for the Mississippi...
This Downtown Jackson restaurant is changing hands, again. Everything we know
For the second time in just more than a year, Steve's Deli is changing hands. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis are in the process of buying the downtown Jackson restaurant from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and the Adams County Board of Supervisors have finalized plans to fund and get started on the long-awaited Morgantown Road Drainage and Road Improvement, as well as come to a final agreement on E-911 dispatch service and fire protection services. The joint meeting of the two boards was Thursday […] The post City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi Correctional Facility 3rd death of the month
EAST MISSISSIPPI - East Mississippi Correctional Facility, just 90 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi, has reported its 3rd death this month. Official for Management and Training Corporation stated, Clarence Gillie,59, was discovered unresponsive on Thursday. The facility medical staff responded immediately until emergency medicals arrived, soon after declaring Gillie as deceased.
Grind to Glory: Winona Tigers looking to maintain their success in the 2024 season
WINONA, Miss. (WTVA) — The Winona Tigers come into the 2024 as the reigning 3A champions. Joey Tompkins is entering into his 11th year as the Tigers’ head coach. His program has been pretty consistent over the past four years. Winona won four straight district titles and brought...
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