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Bob Dean pleads no contest to criminal charges connected to Hurricane Ida nursing home evacuation
A man accused of evacuating seven nursing homes to a warehouse in Independence during Hurricane Ida has pleaded no contest to criminal charges dealing with actions linked to the death of older people. A judge sentenced Bob Dean to 20 years, but deferred the sentence. He will only serve a...
Bryan Cranston's New Orleans-set 'Your Honor' series finds new life as a Netflix hit
In real life, second chances are rare. In the unforgiving climate of Hollywood, they are closer to nonexistent. Which is why the recent and sudden reemergence on Netflix of the New Orleans-shot drama series “Your Honor” is such a pleasant surprise, for audiences, for fans of New Orleans film and TV, and for the industry as a whole.
A look at the political climate: Trump assassination attempt, RNC wraps up, Democrats question Biden’s competency
Dave Elliot sits down with Magnolia Tribune Editor-at-large Frank Corder for a look at the current political climate after the assassination attempt on Trump, Trump securing the Republican nomination for President, Biden getting COVID and Democrats calling for Biden to drop out of the race.
Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London
International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for Visit Mississippi Rochelle Hicks shared a photo of Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork and his wife Nina getting ready to take a spin in the new taxi cab in […] The post Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
NADA Show 2025 Registration & Housing Now Open!
The Auto Industry Event of the Year Heads to New Orleans. Mark your calendars and get ready to head down to the Big Easy! Registration and housing for NADA Show 2025 is officially open. Join us in New Orleans, January 23-26, for an unforgettable experience packed with industry insights, networking...
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS. Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The Spirit Award is the...
Goyeneche: Cantrell probably going to be indicted soon
Now that a former New Orleans Police officer who has been close to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is under federal indictment, when we will hear any news from a separate investigation into the mayor herself? Word from federal court could be coming
New Orleans' Lincoln Beach is now on the National Register of Historic Places
As Lincoln Beach awaits a $24 million restoration project, the culturally significant site for Black New Orleanians was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places this month. The Louisiana Register Review Committee nominated the former amusement park and recreational space on the shores of New Orleans East because...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Former New Orleans Saints Edge Rusher Hit With Another Injury, Lands On Detroit Lions' PUP List
The ex-Saints player will begin training camp with the injury designation. The Detroit Lions placed former New Orleans Saints 2018 first-round pick Marcus Davenport on the 'physically unable to perform' list to start training camp, according to Ian Rapoport. Davenport became a free agent this offseason, leaving Minnesota to sign...
Jackson State football's top kicker no longer on team
Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor said at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on July 16 that the team would win more games in 2024 with improved special teams play. The Tigers, who finished 7-4 in 2023, will have to do that without a key piece of the kicking...
The 8th annual Back 2 School Celebrity Basketball Game in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The start of the school year is coming soon, and on Sunday in Vicksburg, the Young Executives organization decided the best way to bring in the new school year is with some basketball. The Warren Central gym was packed with students, parents, and athletes for the...
The C.U.T. Above taking applications to help ‘Keep Jackson Beautiful’
JACKSON, Miss. — Members of Jackson neighborhood associations have told the city that they want to help keep their city beautiful. In response, the city’s Solid Waste Division has organized The C.U.T. Above Program. “As people have asked how they can help, they’ve organized a program that allows...
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