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Jones County fire department in need of donations for new station
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Jones County is in need of donations to help finish building a new fire station. The department was able to finish the outside exterior of the facility using $92,000 in county funding, but they need at least $10,000 more to finish the inside […]
Motion filed to seal case involving death of Ole Miss student Jay Lee
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys requested a judge seal future court filings in an Oxford capital murder case. Timothy Herrington Jr. is awaiting trial in the death of former Ole Miss student Jimmie Jay Lee. Attorneys for both sides claim that closing the case to public...
Caledonia High School opens new $9 million gymnasium
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WTVA) – Caledonia High School has opened its new gymnasium. Local community members, students, and staff were able to walk through the new gym on Monday, viewing the new video board, scoreboards, locker rooms, and weight room. The gym is bigger than before, enhancing student opportunities in...
‘We were shocked’: Mississippi nurse dies after being hit by vehicle
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The death of a registered nurse in Mississippi came as a shock to her loved ones. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said 41-year-old Marcie Errington, of Crystal Springs, died after she was hit by a vehicle near Sunset Grill in Rankin County. Those who worked with Errington at […]
Man enjoys training Brookhaven firefighters
BROOKHAVEN — Marlon Dixon joined the Brookhaven Fire Department nine years ago. He is now the department’s training officer in a career he loves. Dixon said he started out as a volunteer firefighter in Byram, he has been there for 12 years and is a Captain in Byram. He rose through the ranks in Brookhaven […] The post Man enjoys training Brookhaven firefighters appeared first on Daily Leader.
City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County and the City of Brookhaven reached an agreement for a buyout of the Lincoln County courthouse in July. An interlocal agreement required the County to buy the City’s 20 percent stake in the courthouse if they left to a new City Hall. The move is now on hold until the Mississippi […] The post City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office appeared first on Daily Leader.
Suspect in 2019 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a 2019 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning’s murder trial was expected to start July 22 in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County. Manning was charged with capital murder, carjacking, and aggravated assault in...
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...
Local Assistance: Aid for those affected by weekend storms
Severe weather season is here, and over the weekend, consistent rain caused flash flooding. While people may have routines to prepare for bad weather, businesses and organizations remain ready to assist the community. Twin States News spoke with the CEO of EMEPA, Randy Carroll who says they’re always ready for...
Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a second mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of West […] The post Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lineman around the metro participate in ”Monster” football camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Friday, a few JPS high school football players hit the turf at Hughes Field to take part in the “Monster” camp for linemen, and they did not let the weather stop them from grinding on the gridiron. Despite the dark clouds rolling in...
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...
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Councilman reacts to Jackson mayor saying water takeover was effort to 'make city no longer Black'
While other council members shied away, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote called Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's comments made in a secret recording an "overreach" and "adversarial." In June, a secret recording of Lumumba came to light during the wrongful termination trial of Mary Carter, the city's former deputy director of water operations who was fired in 2022. Carter was secretly recording the mayor while they were both discussing "alarming drops in pressure" the city's...
Boil Water Notice issued in Porterville
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Porterville Water Association issued a Boil Water Notice Monday. It affects customers on Howard Johnson Road, Kemper Springs Road and Terry Road, due to a line break. Boil-Water Notices: Precautions to Take. If you are under a boil-water notice. Do not drink tap water.
Jackson police investigate shootings that left 3 dead, at least 4 injured over the weekend
A Jackson Police official confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that authorities are investigating two shootings that left three people dead and four others injured over the weekend. Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said a Sunday shooting at a Shell gas station in the 2800 block of McDowell Road left two people dead and four others injured. ...
Where Southern Miss football, Will Hall were picked in Sun Belt 2024 preseason poll
The Sun Belt Conference preseason coaches poll was released Monday and expectations are low for Southern Miss football after its 3-9 season. The poll was split into the Sun Belt's two divisions, with Southern Miss picked to finish in second-to-last place in the West with 31 points. Louisiana-Monroe was chosen for last place in the West with 16 points, while Georgia State, in the East Division, was the only other team with fewer points (19) than Southern Miss.
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