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Petal High welcomes new girls basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Maggie Proffitt as the new girls basketball coach at Petal High School,. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girls basketball program,” Petal High director of activities Wendy Hogue, “She’s very passionate about basketball, but more importantly, she’s passionate about empowering our girls with the skills and attitude to succeed in the classroom, community and in life.”
New Albany superintendent sets expectations for school year
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — Tony Cook is almost a month into his new job in the New Albany School District. The school district named Cook its new superintendent in May, and he officially took over on July 1. The longtime educator previously held the same position in Amory...
Recent violence prompts Salvation Army to make changes at Mississippi campus
After recent incidents of violence, the Salvation Army has decided that it will close one of its Mississippi campuses and serve daily meals to-go on the weekends. The Tupelo branch posted an announcement about the weekend changes on Facebook on Friday. “Due to some violence and property destruction that happened...
Robin’s Nest Celebrated Christmas in July Last Week
Celebrate Christmas in July was last week at Robin’s Nest in the Pass as it ended Saturday, July 27th. Their selection of carefully curated Christmas merchandise made customers jolly. Additionally, ornaments, decor, and elevated stocking stuffers arrived for the early holiday shopping. The gallery gift shop was a key...
Ole Miss football defensive lineman makes multiple preseason watchlists
Two preseason watchlists were announced today, with Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen making both. The former Texas A&M player and No.2 ranked transfer is looking for a breakout season with his new team, Ole Miss. The media believe that he might do that after making both watchlists. The first...
South Jackson residents demand end to illegal dumpers repeatedly targeting one street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s a never-ending cycle of frustration and trash for some South Jackson residents who are tired of illegal dumping. The city’s repeated cleanup efforts are for nothing, and residents are demanding an end to people using their neighborhood as a dumping ground. In...
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.
Sam Kendricks journey to pole vaulting in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) – Oxford native Sam Kendricks is on his third Olympic appearance, and this year, he’s going for gold. Kendricks Olympic journey began in 2016 when he won the bronze medal for pole vaulting in Rio De Janeiro. After receiving his Olympic medal, the Ole Miss grad worked, trained, and found himself qualifying for the 2021 Olympics. Unfortunately, after a positive Covid test, he was unable to compete.
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...
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