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Legislative Day at the Jackson Zoo
Legislative Day and Ward 5 Day will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be at Livingston Park, which is located just inside the Jackson Zoo entrance. Hosted by Councilman Vernon Hartley and Representative Zakiya Summers, Ward 5 Day is an.
Reminder: Let’s Get Ready for Our Adventure Health Fair To Be Held at the Vicksburg Warren County Library at 1 pm Today
Vicksburg, MS – Excel by 5 and United Way of West Central Mississippi announce “Let’s Get Ready for Our Adventure,” a health fair focused on community health and wellness. The event will take place at the Warren County Public Library on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:45 PM to 6:30 PM.
Where Southern Miss baseball's 2025 roster stands after MLB draft
Southern Miss baseball had four players picked in this week’s MLB Draft. DJ Layton, a Southern Miss shortstop signee, went in the sixth round to the Baltimore Orioles; starting pitcher Niko Mazza was taken in the eighth round by the San Francisco Giants; junior college transfer pitcher Lucas Elissalt was picked by the Detroit Tigers in the 13th round and center fielder Dalton McIntyre was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in Round 19.
Woman helps neighbor after husband dies from cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MidSouth woman reached out to WREG to extend a helping hand to a grieving neighbor after her husband’s lengthy cancer battle. The two kept in touch during his treatments and when he passed, she wanted to do more. Ida Taylor lives in rural Byhalia, Mississippi, and for more than 20 years […]
Assisted living facility site moves to Gluckstadt after withdrawing Livingston proposal
The Oaks, an assisted living facility initially intended for Livingston, will now begin construction in Gluckstadt following unanimous approval from the Board of Aldermen. Husband and wife duo Chad and Crystal Phillips are the developers behind The Oaks. Chad, a charge nurse and native of Madison, said he and Crystal, a real estate agent, wanted to contribute much-needed support for seniors and disabled individuals in Madison County.
500 Lamar County customers under boil water notice
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A boil water notice has been issued for about 500 customers in Lamar County. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the notice was issued for the North Lamar Water Association on Wednesday, July 17. The notice was issued for customers who live from the intersection of […]
New Hinds CC Hi-Stepper Director a familiar face
Bekah King of Pearl has come home to Hinds Community College. A Hi-Stepper in 2013-2015 and head captain her sophomore year, she takes over as the third Director in the 75-year history of the Hinds Community College Hi-Steppers. “These were two of the best years of my life, and I...
Olive Branch turns down cigar bar
Olive Branch turned down a request to allow a cigar bar to open next to a residential subdivision citing concerns from neighbors about traffic, its affect on the character of the neighborhood, and the possibility of second hand smoke impacting homes behind the location. The Board of Aldermen voted 6-1...
Mar-Jac expands into Perry County, brings new jobs and an economic impact in the millions
Mar-Jac Poultry held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new $25 million transload facility in Perry County, which will bring new jobs and streamline the company's supply chain efforts. “Our company, at the heart of who we are, takes a lot of pride in our commitment to the local...
North Oconee baseball RHP Noah Allen makes his college decision
North Oconee baseball rising senior Noah Allen committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher re-opened his recruitment in mid-April, backing off a verbal pledge to Georgia that he made in October 2023 following the Bulldogs' coaching shift. He'll be remaining in the SEC, after receiving offers from all across the country, including the Big 12 and ACC.
8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game happening on Sunday
VICKSBURG, MS – Young Xecutives is about to host the most electrifying event of the summer! The Young Executives are back with their 8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game, promising a day packed with thrills, excitement, and unforgettable memories. 📅 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024. ⏰...
Warm and humid, scattered storms this afternoon
As a stalling front slowly sags into our region by tomorrow, we’ll see a wetter pattern into the next several days. The risk of flooding rain can’t be ruled out. The rainier conditions will help keep our temperatures a little lower. Today’s high temps will still be hot as they reach the lower 90s but the heat index will “only” be about 100 to 106 which still feels quite hot so continue to use caution and remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade when participating in outdoor activities.
MRA FOOTBALL COACH HERBERT DAVIS FEELS BETTER THAN HE HAS IN MANY YEARS, BACK AT FULL SPEED AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN DECEMBER, READY FOR THE 2024 FOOTBALL SEASON
Madison-Ridgeland football coach Herbert Davis is making the best of what he calls a second chance in life given to him by God. Davis had a kidney transplant on Dec. 11, which he said saved his life. “There were times that I didn’t think I was going to make it...
Ole Miss joins the race for versatile 2026 athlete Joey O'Brien
Joey O'Brien is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound dynamic athlete for LaSalle College High School in Pennsylvania. Known for his versatility, O'Brien excels as a wide receiver and a safety, making him an invaluable asset to his team. His impressive physical attributes and on-field prowess have garnered significant attention from top-tier college football programs nationwide.
College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor was a beast on the old college football game. Now he's doing it in real life. The post College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Warren County mother sentenced in son’s death
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Warren County mother has been sentenced for the 2023 death of her young son. The Vicksburg Post reported Judge M. James Chaney sentenced Brooke Mallett to 30 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). She received 20 years for manslaughter and five-year sentences for each of […]
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