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Downtown Alliance: More façade applications received than funds will cover
NATCHEZ — Downtown merchants were not hesitant to apply for American Rescue Plan Act funds available to help them with building façade improvements, Downtown Natchez Alliance Director Kevin Miers said at Wednesday’s merchant group meeting at Natchez Coffee Co. Miers said more projects were applied for than could be funded with the grant awarded to […] The post Downtown Alliance: More façade applications received than funds will cover appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Jackson woman receives new Habitat for Humanity home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson woman now has a home that she can call her own. A home dedication for Janice Barber was held on Thursday. Her family, along with volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Canton, spent multiple weekends helping restore the home. “It was a rocky road. Oh my gosh, I […]
Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport
Naval Special Warfare/Operations conducted parachute training at the Picayune Airport last week. The training was led by Special Boat Team 22, under the direction of Shane Hollar, the Air Operation Program Manager. Hollar, who has been parachuting for nearly 45 years and has served as a jumpmaster since 1985, supervised the exercises. The training involved […] The post Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport appeared first on Picayune Item.
Freddy’s will open new location in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open a new location on Saturday, August 31 in Flowood. The restaurant will be located at 421 West Pineview Drive. This is the business’ first location in the Jackson-metro area and the third in the state of Mississippi. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers […]
Coahoma Community College Celebrates 100% Pass Rate for Practical Nursing Graduates
Coahoma Community College proudly announced that all graduates of its Practical Nursing Program for the 2023-2024 academic year achieved a 100% passing rate on the PN-NCLEX, the National Council Licensure Examination for Nurses. Coahoma’s practical nursing program is a 12-month certificate program that prepares students as a licensed practical nurse....
Shedeur Sanders signs with Nike, while Jackson State gets UA extension
Shedeur Sanders signed a Nike deal, while Jackson State extended with Under Armour through 2029. Deion Sanders brought the two sides together in 2020. The post Shedeur Sanders signs with Nike, while Jackson State gets UA extension appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride
NATCHEZ—Mayor Dan Gibson’s administration is asking Natchez merchants and citizens for help sprucing up the city, particularly the downtown area, before a plethora of events kick off during the fall season. Gibson held a Fall in Love with Natchez press conference on Monday to seek that help from citizens, telling them the city is doing […] The post ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
James Wiggins autograph signing at Lorelei Books this Evening
VICKSBURG, MS. – Lorelei Books will host an autograph signing for James Wiggins this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The author will be signing copies of his new book: Outliving the White Lie. Part history, part memoir, Outliving the White Lie: A Southerner’s Historical, Genealogical, and Personal...
Selvy Speaks on Becoming an Entrepreneur at Small Business Forum
VICKSBURG, MS. – The City of Vicksburg held a Small Business Forum on Wednesday to share insight on how to start a successful business. Vicksburg native Deonta Selvy spoke at the event sharing some of his story about becoming an entrepreneur. “Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs,...
Four-star defensive lineman and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox, others will be in Oxford on Saturday
Four-star defensive tackle and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox will be in Oxford on Saturday to watch the rebels open their 2024 season versus the Furman Paladins. Maddox is the younger brother of Ole Miss true freshman quarterback A.J. Maddox. The 6-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Oak Grove (Miss.)...
Delta In a Minute 8-29
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - According to a report, north Forrest volunteer fire department responded to a vehicle fire on interstate 59 south near Hattiesburg. When firefighters arrived they found a semi car hauler on the highway shoulder with nine passenger cars loaded. The back three vehicle were fully engulfed in flames.
Jackson coalition rallies behind Pearl River flood control project
A diverse group of central Mississippi business, education and political leaders converged in downtown Jackson on Wednesday to announce the formation of a new coalition to rally for the construction of a long-debated flood control project along the Pearl River. Called the Pearl River Revitalization Coalition, the group supports implementation of the latest proposal, known as “Alternative D,” which is currently under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency is expected to release a...
Playing at UK a ‘Hoosiers’ Like Chance for Southern Mississippi
Southern Mississippi is a four-touchdown underdog in Saturday night’s game at Kentucky. Southern Miss coach Will Hall shared a few thoughts about the Wildcats at his weekly press conference. On Kentucky’s Offense…. Hall”: The whole team is big and long. When Coach (Mark) Stoops got there, you can...
Kosciusko LEAP Center Gears Up for 2024-2025 School Year
The Kosciusko LEAP Center is resuming its efforts for the 2024-2025 school year, offering vital academic support to students struggling in math and reading. Last year’s results were impressive, with the I-Ready Diagnostic tools revealing significant growth among participants:. Kindergarten: 94% growth in both Reading and Math. 1st Grade:...
New Chick-Fil-A coming to Jackson area. See where it will go and when it might open
There's another Chick-Fil-A on the horizon for the Jackson metro area, and construction is expected to begin very soon. The newest Chick-Fil-A will be the second one for Flowood, and it will be next to GI Associates at 2520 Lakeland Dr. . ...
Clinton Christian to field young team this season
Last year was a historic year for the 2023 Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Warrior football team. For the first time in school history, the team hosted a first-round playoff game and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. After a loss to eventual Class 3A state champion Tri-County Academy, the Warriors finished with a 6-5 overall record and 3-1 in district play under first-year head coach Teddy Dyess.
Past Red Carpet Bowl scores: 1962-2023
Red Carpet Bowl Scores 1962 – Cooper High 13, Columbus Lee 6 1963 – Noxubee County 20, South Pike 0 1964 – Rolling Fork 6, Forest Hill 0 1965 – Greenville 21, McComb 6 1966 – Murrah 26, Moss Point 18 1967 – Hattiesburg 31, Greenwood 14 1968 – Cooper 33, Yazoo City 12 1969 […]
VHS Ninth Grade Football Team Crushed Terry 30-8 on Tuesday
Vicksburg High School Ninth Grade football team blew out Terry 30-8 in their season opener on Tuesday. The Gators controlled the game from start to finish as TJ Selvy took the snaps at quarterback. Selvy hit Jayden Stewart on 35-yard and 10-yard touchdown passes. Landon Prentiss also caught a 2-point conversion from Selvy who finished with over 120 passing yards.
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