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MDWFP uses multiple methods to study state’s black bears
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials said the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Black Bear Program is leaning into multiple research methods to continue better understanding the state’s black bear population. According to MDWFP officials, the most successful methods of studying black bears include trapping and collaring. The agency is partnering with Mississippi […]
Mississippi research part of $160 million initiative to create cleaner, cost-effective asphalt
The Environmental Protection Agency is funding a Mississippi professor’s effort to develop more environmentally friendly asphalt as part of a $160 million initiative to support efforts to report and reduce atmospheric pollution from the manufacture of construction materials. Ole Miss professor Ali Behnood is among 38 recipients nationwide to...
DSU’s Ennis presents State of the University address at 2024 Convocation
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University held its General Convocation at the Bologna Performing Arts Center Friday, August 16. New faculty and staff were recognized and DSU President Daniel J. Ennis delivered his second State of the University address. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leslie Griffin...
Chance meeting could save county millions on new jail facility
NATCHEZ — A chance meeting between Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and the man whose company constructed the correctional facility off U.S 84 in Adams County could wind up saving the county millions of dollars on a new jail and law enforcement complex. Patten briefed the Adams County Board of Supervisors today on that meeting […] The post Chance meeting could save county millions on new jail facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
McComb Police Department working to get dangerous firearms off the streets
MCCOMB, Miss. (WLBT) – The McComb Police Department is working to make the city safer by getting dangerous guns out of the wrong hands. They tell WLBT 3 On Your Side they’re taking firearms strong enough to fire through cars, tough wood, and sometimes even steel away from everyday citizens almost every day.
Marion Co. investigator hired as interim Columbia police chief; board accepts former chief, several officers’ resignations
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - An interim police chief, who is an investigator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has been hired for the City of Columbia. Investigator Brad Anderson was hired during the City of Columbia’s Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday evening. Anderson will be the interim police...
July sunset photo contest winner announced
NATCHEZ — The silhouette of a mighty oak against the glow of a golden Natchez sunset makes the July winner of the amateur sunset photo contest a standout among the rest. “Oak Shining on Broadway” by Helen Smith of Natchez has been named the winner of the July contest, with still plenty of time left […] The post July sunset photo contest winner announced appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sunday Night’s Storm Leaves 1,800 Still Without Power in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi provided an update on the power restoration plan after Sunday night’s storm that knocked out power for approximately 5,000 city and county residences. As the storm progressed, Eagle Lake lost power entirely, areas of Vicksburg and Warren County started reporting high winds with...
Multiple Drug and Aggravated Assault Arrests in Attala and Leake
DARIUS D BANKS, 40, of Jackson, Possession of a Controlled Substance, KPD. Bond $2,400. CORTEZ D COLE, 28, of Philadelphia, Felony Fleeing or Eluding a LEO in a Motor Vehicle with Reckless or Willful Disregard the the Safety of Persons or Property, Hold for Other Agency, Reckless Driving, LCSO. Bond $3,000, N/A, $500.
Brandon Turnage gets 'chills' thinking about opener back home, prepared to move around secondary if needed
Based on Brandon Turnage's body language and comments made on Monday, it appears that the idea of being an Ole Miss Rebel is still a little surreal. Turnage essentially grew up around the program, as an Oxford, Miss. native and former Lafayette Commodore from the 2019 class. However, after leading the Commodores to a MHSAA Class 4A State Championship as a sophomore and north semifinal appearance as a senior, the former four-star defensive back recruit chose Alabama over Ole Miss to mitigate distractions and be part of a championship-caliber organization, before a brief stint at Tennessee as well.
Vicksburg’s Martin Trey Brown knocked out Adonai on his 40th birthday
Vicksburg native Martin Trey Brown celebrated his 40th birthday in style as he knocked out Enoch Adonai in less than three minutes in a boxing fight. The fight lasted exactly two minutes and 54 seconds before the referee had to call the fight. Brown started off the fight by throwing...
Holmes delivers good news to Supervisors
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes had good news for supervisors Monday morning. Bridges in the county were making considerable progress. Holmes updated District 4 Supervisor Eli Ferguson on the progress of bridge replacement in his district. The bridge being replaced is on Auburn Road. “We will break concrete cylinders tomorrow. The plan is […] The post Holmes delivers good news to Supervisors appeared first on Daily Leader.
Malachi Gilleylen ready to help lead Tupelo defense
TUPELO – Tupelo senior Malachi Gilleylen knows he has big shoes to fill, but he’s embracing it. Gilleylen is taking over at linebacker after sitting behind former Golden Wave star Tristan Jernigan, who is now playing for Texas A&M. When it was time to pick a jersey number this season, Gilleylen opted to don Jernigan’s old 11. “It was because of him,” Gilleylen said. “I asked him, I said, ...
Vacant Building Destroyed By Fire In Greenville
Early Saturday morning, around 4:00 a.m., the Greenville Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant structure on North Theobald Street. When fire units arrived, they encountered heavy flames emanating from the rear of the building. No injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is...
Mississippi town says there will be no parade for local Olympians
Mississippians quickly took to social media to call for a parade after Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen won silver medals at the Paris Olympics. A former Ole Miss athlete, Kendricks earned a silver medal in the men’s pole vault final, clearing the bar at 5.95 meters. It is his second Olympic medal, earning a bronze medal in the 2016 games.
Proposed budget raises County worker wages, tax levy should decrease
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote presented his recommended Lincoln County budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Monday morning. The Board of Supervisors voted to accept the recommended budget and will hold an official public hearing on Sept. 3, 2024 at 9 a.m. Overall assessment of properties went up which means the expected revenues have […] The post Proposed budget raises County worker wages, tax levy should decrease appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lee County approves incentive agreement for Swiss manufacturer Liebherr
TUPELO — Lee County officials continued the process of bringing Swiss-manufacturer Liebherr into it’s the economic fold, with the final approval of tax incentives meant to make the construction more desirable. Following an almost half hour long executive session, the Lee County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorized the Tax Increment Finance agreement between the county and ...
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