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Hattiesburg dedicates Public Safety Complex in honor of DuPree
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials dedicated the Public Safety Complex in honor of former Mayor Johnny L. DuPree on Thursday. The ceremony marked the renaming of the state-of-the-art facility, which first opened its doors on September 27, 2022, at the corner of Hall Avenue and Edwards Street. DuPree, […]
Southern Cultural Heritage Center announces September Line Dance Party
The Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC) will present a Line Dance Party in the SCHC Auditorium, at the corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets. Participants will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. There will be a few mixers, too. The event is Saturday, September 14. There will be a dance […]
One shot in George County; suspect later shot in Mobile County
George County sheriff’s investigators are looking into the cause of a shooting that happened Thursday on a sandbar along the Escatawpa River. It happened in the Baxter Avenue area. The victim had to be airlifted to USA Hospital in Mobile due to their injuries. Medical personnel say the victim...
Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport
Naval Special Warfare/Operations conducted parachute training at the Picayune Airport last week. The training was led by Special Boat Team 22, under the direction of Shane Hollar, the Air Operation Program Manager. Hollar, who has been parachuting for nearly 45 years and has served as a jumpmaster since 1985, supervised the exercises. The training involved […] The post Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport appeared first on Picayune Item.
HBCU football: How to watch, stream Week 1 Thursday night games
Week 1 of the 2024 college football season continues today with a packed Thursday of action, including games for several HBCU teams playing against FBS opponents. In the MEAC, defending conference champion Howard kicks off the day hosting Rutgers, and Alcorn State — the favorite to win the SWAC West — wraps up the night with a road game at UAB.
Vicksburg District kicks off revetment season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) officially began the annual revetment season on the Mississippi River Tuesday, where the crew was greeted by cheers from family, friends, and colleagues at the Vicksburg City Waterfront as they set off on their multi-month tour. The MSU typically performs revetment operations […]
45 minutes to Natchez: The Final Ride of Two Forgotten Soldiers
Wednesday afternoon two former and forgotten soldiers were laid to rest at the Natchez Military Cemetery. They are Richard Lee Wetterling, former US Navy, and Jack K. Waters, former US Army. Mamie Brown from the Hinds County Veterans Office discovered that both men were honorably discharged and that their families...
Awards presented to JDC 4-H participants
The 2024 JDC 4-H awards and recognition program was held on Aug. 18. The program recognized 4-H’ers and volunteers who have participated and supported the 4-H programs throughout the year. 4-H’ers were awarded money stipends for their placing in competitions, showmanship and other 4-H club activities. “A special thank you to the community members, parents, […] The post Awards presented to JDC 4-H participants appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Four-star defensive lineman and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox, others will be in Oxford on Saturday
Four-star defensive tackle and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox will be in Oxford on Saturday to watch the rebels open their 2024 season versus the Furman Paladins. Maddox is the younger brother of Ole Miss true freshman quarterback A.J. Maddox. The 6-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Oak Grove (Miss.)...
Jackson coalition rallies behind Pearl River flood control project
A diverse group of central Mississippi business, education and political leaders converged in downtown Jackson on Wednesday to announce the formation of a new coalition to rally for the construction of a long-debated flood control project along the Pearl River. Called the Pearl River Revitalization Coalition, the group supports implementation of the latest proposal, known as “Alternative D,” which is currently under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency is expected to release a...
Farm Bureau Coaches Show – August 29, 2024
On this week’s episode of the Farm Bureau Coaches Show – Kosciusko Whippets head football coach Casey Orr recaps the 2023 season and discusses Friday night’s game against Kemper County. The Farm Bureau Coaches Show airs on Breezy 101 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am. The show is...
Mississippi Aquarium to celebrate 1 millionth guest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – During the Changing Tides Festival, the Mississippi Aquarium will celebrate its one millionth guest. The celebration will be held on Saturday, August 31 starting at 9:45 a.m. on the Mississippi Aquarium ticketing plaza. The one millionth guest will be determined and will receive the ultimate Mississippi Aquarium prize package. In addition to […]
Mississippi AG files lawsuit against PBMs for role in opioid epidemic
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) filed a lawsuit in the Hinds County Chancery Court against drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accused of contributing to the opioid epidemic. “In Mississippi, we have seen this epidemic tear apart our families and communities. The opioid epidemic has killed so many of our […]
WATCH: ‘Firenado’ forms during Mississippi wildfire
Video Courtesy: MFC MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A wildfire burning in North Mississippi recently caused a “firenado.” Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) shared a video of the fire whirl, also known as a firenado, on social media. They said a wildfire in Monroe County caused the firenado. A fire whirl is a […]
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