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Specialty wine store to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson neighbors will soon have a new place to purchase wine. Hunter Evans, a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and the owner of Elvie’s, plans to open a specialty wine store called Levure. The business will be located in Banner Hall next to Broad Street Baking Company. They will sell natural […]
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
DSU announces key leadership appointments
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edwin Craft as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft brings over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring an all-star lineup of comedic heavyweights, including Rodney Perry, Kerwin Claiborne, Jessie McDonald, Myron Jewells, Big Kenney, and Dre Daniels, these comedic maestros are guaranteed to leave you in stitches with their unique styles and gut-busting humor.
The blessings of an association with Mississippi College
Mississippi – and particularly, Clinton, Mississippi – residents are truly blessed to have a nationally known and recognized institution of higher education in our midst. While graduates of the most expensive Ivy League colleges and universities in the nation emerge, confused and ill-equipped to contribute to society, Mississippi College graduates enter adulthood with enthusiasm, anxious to do their part to conquer the world’s problems and make life better for others.
Local 8-year-old’s wish granted at Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s 20th annual Martini Shakedown
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Lots of love and happy tears filled the Beau Rivage Magnolia Ballroom as Make-A-Wish Mississippi held the 20th annual Martini Shakedown. Attendees enjoyed a silent and live auction, great music, lots of food, and of course, martinis. As the special guest entertainment arrived on stage, one...
Wesson Garden Club celebrates National Gardening Week
The Wesson Garden Club recently celebrated National Garden Week with the Butterbeans, the club’s youth gardeners. At the Lanoux Youth Camp at the Wesson Library pavilion, 15 “Butterbeans” made pine cone bird feeders, terrarium planters and a favorite nature banner with Allison Ashmore. They also delivered aloe vera plants to downtown businesses and donated a […] The post Wesson Garden Club celebrates National Gardening Week appeared first on Daily Leader.
Zebra born at Hattiesburg Zoo doing well, zoo officials say
Hattiesburg Zoo on Sunday welcomed a new member to its family with the birth of a female zebra. The female foal was born to 3-year-old Samira and 7-year old Bakari. It was Samira's first foal, zoo officials said. “We have been watching and monitoring Samira, and following her pregnancy quite...
Activities and amenities at The Orchard Retirement Community
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sandra Strain, Director of Community Relations, joined Studio 3 to talk about the awards The Orchard has received, as well as many of the activities and amenities offered to all the residents there, specifically those battling memory loss and dementia in the Rose Garden. Want more...
Highlighting History: Emancipation Day declared in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – July 15 has been officially declared Emancipation Day in the City of Tupelo. The proclamation, which was made Monday night, was read aloud by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis following a program from Dr. Carl B. Mack about why July 15 is an important part of local Black history.
Gulfport Dragway Gears Up for King of the Coast Event #4
Mark your calendars for Event #4 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Gulfport Dragway. GULFPORT, MS- Event #4 of the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is set for August 30 – September 1, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. This action-packed weekend will feature numerous classes, including Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters. Additionally, the 2023 season BTE King of the Coast Tournament of Champions for Electronics, Footbrake, and Sportsman will also take place over the weekend.
MSU-involved nanobiotechnology consortium enhancing Mississippi’s healthcare
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State staff and faculty are part of a statewide team tasked with enhancing nanobiotechnology and positioning the Magnolia State as a healthcare hub. The Mississippi Nano-bio and Immuno-Engineering Consortium, which includes researchers from MSU and five other Magnolia State universities, was created to enhance research and solve...
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