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Neuroscientist, CEO who pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare scandal case has local ties
A well-known neuroscientist and CEO who recently pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a Mississippi welfare scandal case has Tallahassee connections. Jacob VanLandingham, whose work on a nasal spray to treat concussions was once touted across the nation through his drug company Prevacus, is a former assistant professor and researcher at Florida State...
Scorching feels-like temps continue through Tuesday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Heat continues to strong-arm much of Mississippi and Alabama, some with feels-like temperatures over 110 degrees now! We’ll continue to see temperatures like this over the next few days, with humidity and low cloud cover helping the already searing heat feel even more oppressive. Today,...
Podcast: DNC delegate Robert Johnson says Kentucky Gov. Beshear could make impact in South as Harris’ running mate
State Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance about whirlwind events surrounding the Democratic presidential nomination. Johnson is a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. listen to more episodes. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Jackson has paid some $9M in past due invoices since January, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Some $9 million in invoices have been paid since January. That’s according to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. On Monday, the mayor addressed continued questions about the city’s struggles to pay its bills, saying that since January, the number of outstanding invoices has been whittled down from 470 to 180.
Bank of Anguilla Donates $15K Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas CARE Award to South Delta Animal Rescue
ROLLING FORK, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2024-- South Delta Animal Rescue received a $15,000 donation from the Bank of Anguilla today during a ceremonial check presentation of CARE funds that were awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729942259/en/ Bank of Anguilla donated $15,000 to South Delta Animal Rescue in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, today during a ceremonial check celebration. Bank of Anguilla received the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts Award (CARE) in recognition of its efforts in helping Rolling Fork recover from last year’s deadly tornado. Along with the honor came $15,000 for Bank of Anguilla to donate to a nonprofit of its choice. (Photo: Business Wire)
Philadelphia Health Department to Combat West Nile Virus by Spraying in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is taking action against the local mosquito population to mitigate the buzz and bite of summer pests. Scheduled for the evenings of July 31st in Pennypack Park and August 1st in Fairmount Park, Vector Control staff will administer aerosol treatments aimed at adult mosquitoes harboring the potential to carry West Nile virus. The specific streets where spraying will occur can be scoped out on the maps provided by the Health Department's announcement.
Vote for top Mississippi wide receiver entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's best wide receiver entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school wide receiver is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday. Tyree Barnett, Hattiesburg:...
$100 million emissions reduction project announced in Yazoo City
A carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project is moving forward in Yazoo City. That was the word Thursday from CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia. The company announced that the project at its Delta facility, its second major decarbonization project, is expected to reduce carbon...
Coast Life: Community leader’s unique talent helps welcome students back to school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Most students in South Mississippi are back in school or going back-to-back to class soon. Gulfport City Councilman R. Lee Flowers is using his unique talent to make sure the school year gets off to a good start. “We can all give back in some way,...
Minor and Knight prepared to lead VHS to greatness
VICKSBURG, Miss. – In less than a month, Vicksburg High School will step onto the football field to kick off the 2024 season. Seniors DeCorey Knight Jr. and Mincer Minor IV are both expected to make significant impacts this season for the Gators. Minor:. Mincer Minor IV emerged as...
Dane Burns to pass on pro baseball and head to Mississippi State
Major League Baseball teams have until 5 PM CT on Thursday to come to terms with their draftees. Mississippi State heads into the week awaiting word on three players who were selected and are still considering their futures. One of those decisions is now known as pitcher Dane Burns shared this morning, "Coming to The Dude!".
UPS driver injured after train collides with vehicle in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A United Parcel Service driver was injured after a Union Pacific Railroad train collided with his vehicle in Clinton. Director of Communications Marlee Price says the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Price, the UPS truck was struck near Wickstead Drive and pushed...
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