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Mississippi SBE ends contract with NWEA due to reporting error
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday, July 18 to terminate its contract with NWEA. NWEA previously administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II. The SBE awarded an emergency contract to Data […]
Court upholds Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for certain felony convictions
A federal appeals court upheld Mississippi’s lifetime voting ban for those with certain felony convictions on Thursday. A majority of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, which disenfranchises those convicted of certain felony offenses, does not violate the U.S. Constitution. Holding Section […]
MSO celebrates 80 and more, in A Season Spectacular!
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra marks its 80th year with “A Season Spectacular.” The mighty oak tree that traditionally symbolizes this milestone anniversary couldn’t be more fitting for an institution with such deep community roots, a performance schedule that branches out across the state, and a repertoire and guest artist roster that reach around the world.
McAlister’s Deli Free Tea Day is more than just a satisfying sipper
Food promotions across the restaurant space entice guests to make a special visit. With the annual McAlister’s Deli Free Tea Day event, the celebration is about the guest, the beverage, and the people who brew that sweet hospitality every day of the year. Within the fast casual restaurant space,...
Travel warning issued in Mississippi county after reports of shootings
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning after several reports of shootings near a highway. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the Friars Point area near Highway One. According to reports, several shootings have been reported in the area from 8 […]
Families frustrated after items removed from Pearl cemetery plots
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Families who have loved ones buried at a Pearl cemetery are upset. On Thursday, people had to go through a trailer bed of bagged and labeled flower arrangements, flags, solar lights and memorabilia that was removed from their loved ones’ gravesites at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday
NATCHEZ – On Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi author and Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, who wrote “Jesus Christ Superstar,” plans a meet and greet to introduce his new book, “Jesus Christ Superstar, Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon.” The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Big Muddy Inn, 411 N. Commerce St., […] The post Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Meridian High School unveils new turf
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Meridian High School Wildcats will have a new field ahead of the 2024 football season. The Board of Trustees and the administration of the Meridian Public School District held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to bring in a new era inside Ray Stadium. Players, coaches,...
Kosciusko leaders vote to increase food truck fee
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) – It will cost more to operate a food truck in the City of Kosciusko. Breezy News reported the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen voted on Tuesday, July 16 to increase the yearly fee from $250 to $550. That’s the state’s standard fee for a transient vendor, which includes food trucks. There are […]
Mar-Jac expands into Perry County, brings new jobs and an economic impact in the millions
Mar-Jac Poultry held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new $25 million transload facility in Perry County, which will bring new jobs and streamline the company's supply chain efforts. “Our company, at the heart of who we are, takes a lot of pride in our commitment to the local...
Tree Down on Old Hwy 27 causes Power Outage
VICKSBURG, Miss. – According to reports, a downed tree on Old Hwy 27 has caused power outages to the Oak Park area, Lee Rd, and Old Hwy 27. The Entergy Website shows, as of this writing, that the outage affects 1,173 customers. Power is expected to be restored by 11 a.m.
Mississippi State University saves rare sea turtle
The turtle had its third successful visit for special care after a fishhook was lodged in his stomach. Toast Malone, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, has been successfully treated for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM). This turtle, among the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, received an endoscopy upon arrival where John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM, identified and removed a fishhook from his stomach, saving his life.
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