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Mississippi College Student Missions Participants Make Spreading the Gospel a Summer Priority
Collin Breedlove always had a strong desire to conduct Christian ministry through missions. The Decatur, Alabama, native had gone on mission trips to New York City, Pittsburgh, and the Dominican Republic, helping with community outreach, service projects, evangelism, and preaching. “Each of these trips taught me a lot about what...
Private firm to take over Jackson’s engineering duties, following council vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A private firm will soon take on engineering duties for the city of Jackson, at least for the next year. On Tuesday, the city council approved a $700,000, one-year contract with Al-Turk Planning and Development to provide services that would typically be provided by Jackson’s Engineering Division.
Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Former Meridian mayor Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange as its latest investor. The Dream Exchange is preparing to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange. Dream Exchange’s mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.
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.
25 graduate from Jones College LPN program
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Family and friends gathered at the Jones College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday to celebrate the pinning of the newly Licensed Practical Nurses. For the last 12 months, these students have embarked on a difficult yet rewarding journey to make a change in the community. “I’m...
Local school districts increase uniform policy enforcement
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As schools are set to start returning on Thursday, August 1st - local school districts are preparing for students returning to campus. There have been concerns about possible changes to the dress code in Lauderdale County and surrounding districts. According to representatives from the school districts, the dress code itself hasn’t changed, but campus officials are being urged to increase enforcement of the dress code throughout the year.
Jackson State University Offers Loan-Repayment Program for Incoming Freshmen
Kylon Alford-Windfield had been in the workforce for six years before he made $45,000. After graduating from Mississippi Valley State University with a degree in political science, he took a job as a recruiter at a university for a year before accepting the same job at another Mississippi university for another six years. It wasn’t until he became the director of alumni affairs at his alma mater seven years later that his salary finally surpassed $45,000.
Sunnybrook breaks ground on 6th residential campus property
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Sunnybrook Children’s Home celebrated the groundbreaking of ‘Renasant Bank Cottage.’ This is the sixth residential campus property serving youth ages 14-21. The ceremony took place on on Sunnybrook’s campus in Ridgeland at the future site of the resident home sponsored by Renasant Bank. “We are honored to witness the groundbreaking ceremony […]
80/20 project progressing on schedule, despite spring issues
The developers of the eagerly-awaited commercial project that’s in the works across from Mississippi College have made it clear that an historic water source will be a focal point of what’s built there. But Robinson Spring isn’t making things easy for the contractor. “The capture and conveyance...
Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights
Watermelon weigh-in Saturday The annual Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair is open again this coming weekend Aug. 1-3 for the final time prior to schools opening for the 2024-2025 year. With two new game booths and cash giveaways, the fair will operate Thursday-Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 4-8 p.m. Gate fee is $5, and arm bands […] The post Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights appeared first on Daily Leader.
First Day of School For South Panola
Here are a few class photos from Batesville and Pope schools on the first day of school for the 2024-25 year. We will post more as teachers send. Email to editor@panolian.com The post First Day of School For South Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
Predicting Mississippi State football's first six games of the 2024 season
With SEC Media Days behind us, the focus shifts to the Mississippi State Bulldogs' upcoming season. Let’s dive into each matchup on their schedule, examining the first six games, and I'll share my thoughts and predictions. Mississippi State football opens the season with FCS foe. The Bulldogs kick off...
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 […]
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