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Notes from Choctaw Co vs. Louisville jamboree
There is no introduction paragraph for this one. Caleb Cunningham is the truth. We have known that for a long time. Last night, we were able to see him take a slant route about 80 yards for a touchdown. It looked like he was out there swatting flies. Whatever college lands him on campus is getting a young man who is amazing. The five-star Alabama commit had the crowds going last night.
Farm Systems Grand Reopening following 2023 fire
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Last October, Farm Systems in Laurel burned down, forcing the business to close for months. Now, Farm Systems is ready to serve the community again less than a year after a disaster forced them to start from scratch. “Our building was struck by a fire on...
City of Petal to request extension on 3-percent restaurant, bar tax
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s lot of fun to get into in Petal, thanks to its three-percent sales tax on restaurants, bars and lodging. The city hopes the state Legislature will extend that tax beyond its sunset date of July 1, 2025. “We made a request to (state) Rep....
Tupelo receiver Darden is all business
Tyreke Darden is still in high school, but he comports himself in a most professional manner. The Tupelo senior is not the kind of wide receiver who demands the ball and pouts when he doesn’t get it. He’s not a showman. His ego is not fragile. “Tyreke is going to do what Tyreke does,” Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin said. “Tyreke is a business-type kid. He’s straightforward, he’s transparent.” ...
Cordell Upshaw now coaching at Northeast Mississippi
BOONEVILLE, MS -- The next stop for Cordell Upshaw on his pilgrimage across the Southeast is with the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team. Upshaw joins the Tigers’ staff to work with their defensive linemen. He boasts a combined two decades of experience at the collegiate level between his time as a coach and a student-athlete.
HSFT Stop #54: New Hope
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — After New Hope football went 0-10 last season, it was time for a change. The school brought in former Amory and Petal head coach Allen Glenn to lead the Trojans. Glenn is from Amory, so he said he was excited to be back in North...
Two critically injured in Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police said two men were critically injured during a shooting Friday night. Police responded to the 3100 block of Hardy Street around 11:00 p.m. on August 23. When officers arrived at the location, they discovered a wrecked passenger vehicle with two men inside. They were both being treated by paramedics. […]
Clifton looks to build off breakout sophomore season
Shannon wide receiver Dagarrious Clifton has a gift. “He’s a very unique receiver with a unique set of skills,” Shannon head coach Ken Topps said. “It almost seems like when a ball is in the air, he’s going to go get it. He’s one of those playmaker-type guys that you can always count on to come down with the catch. You can always count on him to be where he’s supposed to be.” Clifton burst ...
Clarkco State Park finishes cabin renovations
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clarkco State Park has officially opened their newly renovated cabins. Thanks to state legislators, Mississippi State Parks are getting funding for upgrades. Clarkco has recently updated six cabins. The new cabins have a queen bed, a sleeper couch, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to...
BOMA denies rezoning request aimed at cultivating cannabis
A rezoning request, and subsequent appeal, with the potential to reshape Vicksburg’s commercial districts came to an end Friday when it was officially denied by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Failing by 2-1 vote, the appeal from local business The Green Standard began in May when the company filed a request to amend […]
WATCH: Mississippi State linebacker Stone Blanton eager to hear cowbells ringing
Mississippi State linebacker Stone Blanton is no stranger to the SEC, having spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Carolina. But now the junior is nearing his Bulldog debut and playing inside a stadium he visited regularly as a kid and teenager. Next weekend Blanton and company will open the season against Eastern Kentucky […] The post WATCH: Mississippi State linebacker Stone Blanton eager to hear cowbells ringing appeared first on On3.
Pair of local businesses pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Two, yes two businesses passed health inspections in the past week according to the Mississippi Department of Health. Restaurant inspections are published in an online database on the MSDH website. One of those businesses is Kings Daughter Medical Center, specifically, the coffeeshop at the hospital. It earned an “A” rating for the ninth […] The post Pair of local businesses pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
PRCC announces new scholarship to support single parents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Development Foundation announced the Build Better Scholarship, made possible by a $5,000 contribution from the Ford Foundation. Officials said this scholarship, specifically designed to support single parents or children of single parents, will be awarded to a deserving student this fall. “The PRCC Foundation is […]
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