Dennis
LATEST NEWS
Seven Ole Miss Rebels head to Paris for Olympic Games
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Seven Ole Miss Rebels will represent their home countries during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The seven Olympic berths this year come from two sports (soccer, track & field) and ties the Ole Miss department record set first by the 2016 delegation to Rio. Representing Ole Miss in […]
Booneville Residence Investigated for Manufacturing Drugs
On July 2nd, 2024, at around 7:00 PM, the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department carried out a joint operation. They executed a search warrant on a residence located on Martin Luther King Drive in Booneville. The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department reported that the raid was aimed at suspected illegal drug operations.
Contour Airlines CEO expects 'no issues' with added Dallas route from Tupelo
TUPELO – While the U.S. Department of Transportation has yet to approve Contour Airlines' bid to add a Tupelo-to-Dallas route, the airline's CEO doesn't expect it to be a problem. "I don’t foresee any issues," Matt Chaifetz said. "The grant will need to be in place, but there's no reason why it shouldn't." In April, in its effort to renew its contract with Tupelo Regional Airport, the airline ...
New agricultural plant coming to Wayne County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks in Waynesboro are celebrating the first fungicide plant in the area. After purchasing Odom Industries this past December, Sipcam Argo Solutions is expanding its operations into Wayne County. The company is investing more than $2 million into the new plant, which makes agricultural chemicals...
Ocean Springs encourages Mississippi artists to enter the Blue Moon Art Contest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi artists could win a cash prize and be selected as a featured artist at an upcoming art contest. The contest is the Blue Moon Art Contest. According to a press release, the contest is open to Mississippi artists 21 years of age or older who submit a painted art […]
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
Tupelo Salvation Army installs cameras for added security
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-24 18:35:04. SUMMARY: Tupelo Salvation Army recently completed installing a security system, including cameras, following incidents of theft and vandalism. Over $3,000 was stolen last fall, prompting concerns for safety on the premises. Captain Leanna Marion noted a significant decrease in criminal activity since the system's installation and fewer police calls, allowing law enforcement to focus on other emergencies. New policies, such as restricting access during the day except for meals and implementing a day pass system, aim to enhance safety. The shelter provides vital support to the homeless community, prioritizing a safer environment for its guests.
Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive
Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive. Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting.
Southaven renews lease Arena lease for volleyball league
Southaven has renewed its lease for The Arena with Memphis Volleyball Association for another three years, touting the deal as one of the easiest and best decisions they have ever made. The deal calls for Memphis Volleyball Academy to pay $10,000 a month to rent the 80,000 square foot climate...
BOMA encourages locals to support weekend catfish tourney
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Megabucks Pro Series Catfish Tournament has returned to the River City for its second year and during its regular meeting Thursday, the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) encouraged locals to support this weekend’s activities. Vicksburg Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour said the second installment of the tournament, […]
Players of the Pine Belt: Sumrall LB/fullback Brendan Lewis
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Sumrall High School knows what lies ahead in Class 4A. The Bobcats are building themselves up this summer for what should be a grueling, physical fall. “I love hitting people,” said Sumrall senior Brendan Lewis. “There’s nothing better than lining up on a Friday night - whether it’s defense, kickoff or offense - and just going at it and getting at somebody.”
Northpark Mall welcomes new content lab
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Northpark welcomed its second retailer is just under a week. On Thursday, Selfie! opened at the shopping center. The business is a do-it-yourself content lab where patrons can stop by and shoot or record content for themselves. Photographers and smartphone users alike can utilize the studio for staged shoots, documenting memories, […]
Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time appeared first on Daily Leader.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.