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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.
Sources: Mississippi State baseball to host Missouri State for weekend series, plus others in 2025 season
STARKVILLE -- More news about Mississippi State's 2025 non-conference baseball schedule has come to light. The Diamond Dawgs, coming off a return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, will host Missouri State and Samford at Dudy Noble Field, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
VWSD board approves clear bag policy for all athletic events
Fans attending Vicksburg Warren School District athletic events will need a new fashion accessory this year. At its monthly meeting on Thursday the VWSD Board of Trustees approved a clear bag policy for sporting events beginning in August. The policy was approved by a 5-0 vote. Under the policy, any bags brought into the stadium […]
WATCH: Southaven restaurant requiring ID to prevent dining and dashing
Frequent dine-and-dashers lead Southaven restaurant owner to take action. A local business owner is saying enough is enough. The restaurant — Akita Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse in Southaven — is now implementing new rules that would require some customers to provide a copy of their ID.
SOAR United Boosts Literacy in Vicksburg Youth
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Each morning, Bre, a camp mentor at SOAR United/Camp Discovery is greeted by the excited faces of the students she works with. Bre’s students are among those whose reading scores were on the decline in 2023 but attend SOAR United in the hopes of getting their literacy development back on track.
‘He had a heart of gold’: Family mourns passing of Heidelberg mayor
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WHLT) – The family of Heidelberg Mayor David Taylor II is remembering his legacy as a father, educator and mayor after he passed away. Taylor passed away on Saturday, July 13. His wife and daughter said he was a loving husband and father of two. “His drive was making sure everyone was okay. […]
Where Southern Miss baseball's 2025 roster stands after MLB draft
Southern Miss baseball had four players picked in this week’s MLB Draft. DJ Layton, a Southern Miss shortstop signee, went in the sixth round to the Baltimore Orioles; starting pitcher Niko Mazza was taken in the eighth round by the San Francisco Giants; junior college transfer pitcher Lucas Elissalt was picked by the Detroit Tigers in the 13th round and center fielder Dalton McIntyre was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in Round 19.
Assisted living facility site moves to Gluckstadt after withdrawing Livingston proposal
The Oaks, an assisted living facility initially intended for Livingston, will now begin construction in Gluckstadt following unanimous approval from the Board of Aldermen. Husband and wife duo Chad and Crystal Phillips are the developers behind The Oaks. Chad, a charge nurse and native of Madison, said he and Crystal, a real estate agent, wanted to contribute much-needed support for seniors and disabled individuals in Madison County.
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