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Hot Off The Press, Chamber’s Carnival Program Offered At Local Businesses
Get ready to dive into the excitement of the 54th Watermelon Carnival with this year’s special program, now on sale! This edition is packed with engaging content that celebrates the spirit of Water Valley and the cherished traditions of the carnival. Discover the fascinating journey of Dr. Andy Jones,...
GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions looking to go back-to-back
GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions will be looking to go back-to-back in 2024. GRIND TO GLORY: The Biggersville Lions looking to go back-to-back. Case Ingram is entering his fourth year as the head coach for the Biggersville Lions. The Lions are coming off of a 12-1 season and just won their first state championship in program history.
Stuff the Bus this Saturday – JA members will be at Rose’s parking lot
The Junior Auxiliary of Batesville will hold its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive Saturday, July 27, in the parking lot of Rose’s department store. Donations of supplies can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon and will benefit students in the South Panola School district needing school supplies and hygiene products. Items […] The post Stuff the Bus this Saturday – JA members will be at Rose’s parking lot appeared first on The Panolian.
County code office says worst illegal dumps have been cleaned; hopes citizenry will change littering habits
Hold your breath, knock on wood, hop on one leg, or spit over your shadow. Whatever your good luck custom happens to be, Hunter Lawrence wishes the whole county would cross their collective fingers for a few days. “As of right now, as far as I know, we have all the illegal dumps in Panola […] The post County code office says worst illegal dumps have been cleaned; hopes citizenry will change littering habits appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy
The Batesville Tigers finished runner up in the Dizzy Dean World Series held earlier this month in Southaven. The team faced competition from across the Southeast in the minor league World Series competition. Pictured are team members with their trophy and rings. They are (front, from left) Levi Anderson, Gio Cabrera, MJ Patton, Jacob McBride, […] The post Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy appeared first on The Panolian.
Historic Auburn closed for repairs, improvements
NATCHEZ — As the scaffolding surrounding the house shows, city-owned historic Auburn is closed for renovations. Carter Burns, director of the Historic Natchez Foundation, and Mimi Miller, director emeritus at the foundation, said they are excited about the work being done, particularly the return of the toruses at the bottom of Auburn’s columns. A torus […] The post Historic Auburn closed for repairs, improvements appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Louisiana mother of 4-year-old found dead confesses to killing, says she was on drugs
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake behind the Vinton Welcome Center confesses to killing her son, KPLC has reported. Aaliyah Jack was arrested July 8 in Mississippi after her 4-year-old son was found dead in a lake at a welcome center and her other child, a 1-year-old, was found alive in a ditch off Interstate 10, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said.
New commissioners headline July MDWFP meeting
JACKSON — Newly appointed Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commissioners Todd Harriston and Colin Maloney will be on the board for their first meeting Thursday. The Daily Leader previously reported their appointment by Gov. Tate Reeves to replace Leonard Bentz and Bill Cossar in June. The commission will meet Thursday at 10:30 a.m. […] The post New commissioners headline July MDWFP meeting appeared first on Daily Leader.
Deuce Knight becomes one of the first high school athletes in Mississippi to receive NIL, making history
Every year, numerous athletes from the coast embark on a journey to pursue their football careers at higher levels. Lucedale, Miss. (WLOX) is witness to many such athletes who aspire to make it big in the sport. All eyes will be on a certain Coast player this season. Deuce Knight,...
Biloxi City Council votes against cannabis-related businesses in downtown area
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - In a unanimous vote, Biloxi City Council decided to remove downtown zoned properties from the list of areas where cannabis-related businesses can open. Before the decision was made, two people voiced their opinions on the matter. The first, local business owner Mark Garriga, told the council homeless people would flock to a downtown dispensary.
‘That’s just sad’ Jackson residents alarmed by the number of shootings happening at gas stations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Nearly a dozen people were shot this past weekend in the Capital City, and three people were killed. More than half of those victims were shot at a place many of you often visit, a gas station. Some residents said this is becoming an alarming trend...
Contour Airlines to begin offering flights to Dallas-Fort Worth
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Contour Airlines is expanding its service to one of the busiest airports in the United States. Though it hasn't officially been announced yet, you can book a flight from Tupelo Regional to Dallas-Fort Worth in Texas. You can book your non-stop flight to Dallas from...
Proposal aims to build gas-powered turbine plant in Caledonia
The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant in Caledonia. Proposal aims to build gas-powered turbine plant in Caledonia. The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant in Caledonia.
Luxury Living: Million dollar home in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Realtor Dominique Beasley with Opulent Keys joined Studio 3 to show us the luxury home for sale in the Johnstone neighborhood in Madison. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?...
Family escapes house fire in North Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A family of five is without a home after their house caught fire in North Jackson. The fire started around 3 a.m. on Glenside Drive. One family member claims someone set their car on fire, which caused the house to go up in flames soon after. However, Jackson Fire has not determined the motive or what caused the fire.
Wednesday brings more below-average temps and flooding risks
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - While our stent of cooler temperatures may soon be coming to an end, Wednesday and Thursday are bringing more than just unseasonably cool temperatures. We’re expecting more rain through Wednesday morning that will increase our localized flooding risks. Highs today linger in the mid to lower 80s. Heavy cloud cover and persistent rain and storms throughout the morning and parts of the afternoon put a lid on the highs from pretty early on in the day.
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