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Curious about Careers Storytime Featuring Hawkeye from the FM RedHawks!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Join us for the Moorhead Public Library’s “Curious about Careers” Storytime series. What do you want to be when you grow up? Join us for a new “Curious about Careers” Storytime series. Meet our local Moorhead heroes as they share their favorite storybooks, describe their work adventures, and answer all your questions. Maybe you want to be a fireman today, but tomorrow you decide on being a baker. Let your imagination grow as our heroes share their stories on the second Saturday of each month. Well take me out to the ball game because our special guest for July is our very own local mascot Hawkeye from the FM RedHawks! We hope to see you there! All ages welcome.
Reward for DeSoto County escapee increased; case draws attention of Dog the Bounty Hunter
The total reward for a DeSoto County inmate who escaped from custody has increased to $20,000 — and drawn attention from a nationally known bounty hunter. The initial reward from U.S. Marshals was set at $10,000 — that number has been matched by the DeSoto County District Attorney's office. DeSoto DA Matthew Barton said they're giving full support to the U.S. Marshals tracking the fugitive.
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy®
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy® as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording...
Keeping cool at ‘Star-Spangled Celebration on the River’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Fourth of July came one night early for thousands of people gathered in Hattiesburg’s Chain Park and the Petal River Park to celebrate Independence Day. From live music to local vendors, the heat did not stop the fun at Chain Park for the Star-Spangled...
Three arrested in Adams County for allegedly trafficking Roxicodone
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Adams County deputies said they arrested three men while they were exchanging hundreds of pills that contain fentanyl. Arthur Grayson, of Natchez; Quentin Pollard, of St. Francisville, Louisiana; and Alphonse Lewis, of St. Francisville, Louisiana; were arrested at the intersection of Lower Woodville Road and Grove Acres in the early […]
Family in mourning after losing 2 loved ones to domestic violence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -According to the CDC, more than half of the women in domestic violence situations are killed at the hands of their male partners. It’s a tragic statistic for a Southeast Shelby County family reeling over from the deaths of their loved ones, 22-year-old Anthonese Stewart and her stepdad 66-year-old Gary Newsom.
Pearl Riverkeeper raises questions on alternative to One Lake Project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local environmental group is raising more questions about a new alternative to address flooding along the Pearl River, including how local sponsors will pay for it. Pearl Riverkeeper hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday to share details of the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...
Memphis advocate organization breaks down renter's rights for those who are not living in habitable conditions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the last few weeks, several Memphians in different apartment complexes reported not having basic utilities like functioning air conditioner. But many Memphians are also not aware of their rights as renters, such as being able to report violations. Tenants who live at Brentwood Place apartments...
Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program
NATCHEZ—The loss of the historic Magnolia tree on the grounds of White Wings on North Wall Street and some other trees in the area has caused city officials to question whether they are doing enough to protect the city’s trees. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city will review its procedures to determine their adequacy. […] The post Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous
NATCHEZ — Paris Winn and Beau Bumgardner said they recently had to make a difficult and painful decision. The two own the historic home White Wings, on which a majestic 300-year-old Magnolia tree stood until Friday, May 24. White Wings is the beloved former home of the late Sallie Ballard. Her friends said that as […] The post TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Multiple agencies are carrying out a manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County. According to officials, around 3 p.m., Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received information about a vehicle belonging to a missing woman from Hattiesburg located at the Wolf River Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
50 years later: Vicksburg remembers fallen firefighters with memorial service
The lives of four Vicksburg firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice half a century ago were celebrated Wednesday morning through a special service at Vicksburg Fire Station No. 2. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said the now-infamous incident that began as a reported grass fire 50 years ago took the lives of Vicksburg Fire Department’s […]
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