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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 […]
Coahoma County to deputize Clarksdale officers on ‘as-needed basis’
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — In the Mississippi Delta, Coahoma County will be boosting its crime-fighting efforts through a new collaboration between the Sheriff and Clarksdale Police. “Maybe this will be a strong template to show how the collaboration can work,” Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy said. Espy told WREG that a new crime-fighting effort in Coahoma […]
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.
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...
OSSD Kicks Off School Year with Community Pep Rally the "Greyhound Way"
The Ocean Springs community traditionally rallies together every year to support local students, teachers, our school district -- and this academic year is not any different. Ocean Springs School District leaders are inviting residents to get their pom poms out and shake, shake, shake the Greyhound Way as the 2024-2025 school year has kicked off with the First Teacher Work Day this week, the Greyhound Exploration Day set for Thursday, August 1st, and a full day of classes set for Friday, August 2, 2024.
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.
Natchez, Adams County reach agreement on E-911 service
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Natchez and Adams County leaders came to a final agreement on an E-911 dispatch service. The Natchez Democrat reported the City of Natchez would agree to pay an increase of $199,000 over what it’s currently playing for E-911 dispatch services. The new E-911 agreement is for four years. The city also […]
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...
Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday in Water Valley
The 2024 Watermelon Festival in Water Valley kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with a Street Dance at City Park, topped off with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy live entertainment, delicious food vendors, kids’ games, arts and crafts booths, exciting contests, an antique car show, a 3K run, and more. Recognized […] The post Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday in Water Valley appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Southern Miss football announces four-game series with longstanding rival
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Southern Miss football is further renewing a long-standing rivalry after announcing a future four-game series. On Tuesday, Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech jointly announced the football series spanning from the 2029 season and concluding during the 2033 campaign, with both teams hosting a pair of games against one another.
Seven Ole Miss rebels set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Seven Ole Miss Rebels are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicked off last Thursday and will conclude on Aug. 11. Long set a personal best of 21.83 in the 200-meter in Eugene, Oreg. last June. With that time, she set an Ole Miss record and is No. 2 in collegiate history, T-No. 10 in U.S. history and T-No. 24 in world history. She is one of six women to sweep the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay in the NCAA championships.
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 […]
Celebrating like royalty: Bridgerton Brunch
Dearest, gentle readers — who doesn’t want to feel like a queen on her birthday? And what could be more regal than a Bridgerton-themed soiree?. Tenesha D. Batiste, talent acquisition manager for Ingalls Shipbuilding and owner of planning firm Tenesha & Company, is a busy lady, but she uses her June birthday to connect with those closest to her. For her 42nd birthday this year, she invited women near and dear to her heart to a Bridgerton-inspired brunch at 3.11 Events in Pascagoula.
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