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GRIND TO GLORY: Calhoun City "Nobody Cares, Work Harder"
M.D. Jennings is entering his fifth year as the head coach of the Calhoun City Wildcats. So far in his era, Jennings has led his program to two district titles. GRIND TO GLORY: Calhoun City "Nobody Cares, Work Harder" M.D. Jennings is entering his fifth year as the head coach...
Gulfport High School welcomes freshmen to campus on first day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Class is already back in session for some students across the Coast. On Thursday, plenty of energy filled the gymnasium at Gulfport High School as the freshman class received a warm welcome to their new home for the next four years. “So, for the freshmen when...
Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program
A chapter of Trail Life USA has begun in Summit through New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to mold boys into self-confident, courageous men of high moral character who will be good citizens and effective leaders. While the Troop enjoys outdoor adventure, […] The post Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bay St. Louis police, firefighters celebrate National Hot Dog Day with hot dog eating contest
BAT ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - First responders in Bay St. Louis celebrated National Hot Dog Day at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Wednesday. There was also competition in the air as several firefighters and Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz took part in a hot dog eating contest. The chief took the win after being the only competitor to eat all four hot dog buns in under two minutes.
Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awards $30,000 in grants to small businesses
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awarded grants to some small businesses in Biloxi to help them grow. Biloxi Mayor “FoFo” Gilich says, “These dollars that provided these small businesses are very important and they will enable them to take another step that would lead to more successful business and that’s what it’s about.”
JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing 14-year-old Prentiss girl. According to her parents, Kaycee Johnson has been missing from her home since 6 p.m. July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray “Follow Your Dreams” tank top with a unicorn on it, black shorts and pink flip flops. She was […] The post JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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.
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 […]
Harvest Worship Center accepting clothing drive donations
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Harvest Worship Center is preparing for its ninth annual clothing giveaway on Saturday. The church is still accepting clean, gently-used clothes for men, women and children. Leaders say sorting will begin on Thursday, but donations can still be dropped off at Harvest Worship Center, 230 Hardy...
Laurel considering Social Security for city employees
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is taking steps to allow firefighters and police officers to decide if they want to contribute part of their paychecks to Social Security. Right now, those employees aren’t paying into social security. The city council moved forward this week by asking...
Center Hill Lake To Host Wakeboarding Event
Center Hill Lake will play host to a wakeboarding competition that brings some of the nation’s best to the Upper Cumberland this weekend. The water sport features riders towed by a motorboat across its wake allowing the rider to perform aerial maneuvers. Pates Ford Media Manager Jeff Eslick said the best wakeboarders are some of the best athletes in the world.
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