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Mississippi Outdoor Expo kicks off with new attractions
JACKSON, Miss. — TheMississippi Outdoor Expo, the state's largest display for everything outdoors, is this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The expo, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers a wide range of outdoor equipment. Vendors offer everything for the outdoors from rods to reels, bows to tractors, farm equipment, power equipment and more.
Dana Road Elementary named one of 6 Emerging Science of Reading Schools by the Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
Concussion drug Prevacus founder pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare scandal case
A former research scientist and drug company CEO in Florida, whose work on a nasal spray to treat concussions was at one time touted across the nation, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to wire fraud in connection with the Mississippi welfare scandal. Jacob Vanlandingham appeared before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves at Thad Cochran Federal Courthouse in Jackson, where he admitted to using money he received through his company Prevacus for personal use, including gambling and...
Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) have been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. According to officials, a caller is impersonating a PSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday, July 25, […]
BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship
NATCHEZ — Joy Roland, a recent graduate of Natchez Early College Academy, was among 10 outstanding graduating seniors throughout the State of Mississippi to be honored with the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Bounds scholarship. The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents and the Alliance of Educational Leaders of Mississippi is a nonprofit association whose membership […] The post BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Lady Vols split pair of softball games to open season
Preslee Jackson loves the game of softball. When the Starkville Academy Lady Volunteers were finally able to open the season Friday, she was ready. Jackson started out hot at the plate with a pair of doubles, a single and drove in four runs as the Lady Vols defeated the Columbus Christian Lady Rams 19-0 in four innings.
New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-26 18:51:39. SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women celebrated its summer commencement ceremony, adding 369 graduates to its “Long Blue Line.” The event took place in Rent Auditorium, with graduates from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, education, business, and arts. Bill Vandergriff was awarded an honorary doctorate, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences was renamed in honor of him and his wife, Jo-Ann. The ceremony highlighted the university's commitment to fostering diverse academic programs and recognizing significant contributions to its mission.
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
Www.wcbi.com – MorrisAdmin – 2024-07-26 18:25:02. SUMMARY: Starkville Habitat for Humanity has reached its $1 million goal, enabling the construction of new homes for families in need. Twana Hubbard, a local resident, shared her struggles after her roof collapsed in 2019 and expressed gratitude for being approved for a new home. Project Construction Manager John Breazeale emphasized the importance of community support in helping families and fostering generational stability through housing. The executive director, Amanda Henry, acknowledged the tremendous local support contributing to this effort. The Hubbards are set to move into their new home before the holiday season, highlighting the program's impact on the wider community.
2027 prospects already planning to make their recruiting names this season
The 2027 class is embarking on their sophomore journey. A lot of kids do not truly blossom until their junior year, maybe even later. But there are those precocious guys who step it up big as sophomores, or for that matter have been observed balling out as high school freshmen.
Catfish producers navigate economy’s murky waters
By Robert Gregory MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Lower feed prices are providing some relief to Mississippi’s catfish producers, but many are still facing more than their share of obstacles just to break even. Among these are middling demand, high operating costs and renovation. “Marketing challenges have delayed fish sales by small and medium-sized farms […] The post Catfish producers navigate economy’s murky waters appeared first on Daily Leader.
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