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A Fresh Start: Pass Christian High Embraces “New Horizons” Theme
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — As students at Pass Christian High School return for an exciting new academic year, they are greeted with the uplifting theme of “Pass High in Paradise,” aligned with the overarching district theme of “New Horizons.” The school kicked off the year with an energetic pep rally that brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate their commitment to excellence and community spirit.
Paul Finebaum Questions If One Preseason Top 10 Team Can Win Its Conference
The job that Lane Kiffin has done at Ole Miss is truly impressive. The Rebels have won 10 or more games in two of the last three seasons and have been on the verge of the College Football Playoff both years. Ultimately, the Rebels haven't made the CFP yet, but with the expanded 12-team playoff, ...
Giving Up Retirement Community Status, Wanting Help With Abandoned Properties, & Bridge Repairs
Clinton will give up Certified Retirement Community status. The road signs encouraging older people to move to Clinton could be coming down soon. The City is reallocating the money it budgets annually to recruit retirees under the Welcome Home Mississippi program. Clinton had been one of fourteen cities authorized to post signs touting themselves as “certified retirement communities.” Now, there are twelve, after Tupelo pulled out of the program, followed by Clinton.
Supper on the ‘Sip 2024 coming in September
The United Way of West Central Mississippi has announced its annual fundraising event, Supper on the ‘Sip 2024 is set to take place Thursday, Sept. 19. “This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining, scenic strolls, and community support, all benefiting vital programs and initiatives across our region,” United Way of West Central […]
Mayflower Cafe reopens with packed house seeking the classic nostalgia
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mayflower Cafe reopens to a packed house filling a void for customers in downtown Jackson. The familiar downtown restaurant’s soft opening was good news for long-time customers. Lines formed at the door of the Mayflower Cafe before the first lunch to the delight of...
‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius
St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie and David Hosemann donated funds to the school for recently completed renovations in the three main buildings of the facility. “Their incredible generosity has touched our hearts and will have […]
Bricen Rivers’ appeal for bond denied; new details emerge in court
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Friday morning, Bricen Rivers was back in court in Hattiesburg. Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton denied Rivers’ attorney’s latest request for a bond, meaning Rivers will remain behind bars while awaiting trial for the murder of Lauren Johansen. Rivers’ charges- first-degree...
Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart Responds To Criticism From Anonymous SEC Coach
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart disagrees with any criticism of his arm strength. The senior finished third in the SEC in passing last season after throwing for 3,364 yards with 23 touchdowns to five interceptions and adding eight scores on the ground. The former four-star helped lead the Rebels to their first 11-win season in program history and elected to forgo the NFL and return for a final season in Oxford. Dart took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night to respond to a tweet that featured a quote from an SEC coach. The anonymous staffer was asked by ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about Dart as an NFL prospect. "I don't know that his arm is as big as some in the league," the coach said, according to Rittenberg.
Missing Person Alert issued for Brandon teen
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Brandon Police Department has issued a Missing Person Alert for 17-year-old Naomi King. According to Brandon Police, King was last seen leaving her residence on Appleridge Road in Brandon on Thursday around 4:45 p.m. The police department believes she may have traveled to Kentucky and...
PriorityOne Bank Metro Jackson High School Pick’em 8-23-24
Veteran sportswriter and high school football expert Robert Wilson is doing the Priority One Bank/Mississippi Scoreboard predictions column each week during the high school football season on teams from Hinds, Madison, and Rankin County. Wilson had a 4-2 record (66.7 percent) last week. TRI-COUNTY ACADEMY (0-0) AT SIMPSON ACADEMY (0-0),...
Auditors wrap up Jackson’s 2022 financial report. See what they found.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - From holding on to unclaimed funds too long to failing to track lease payments, a new report is giving a clearer picture of the city of Jackson’s bookkeeping issues. At a special meeting on Thursday, the council received an overview of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive...
Mississippi officials saw the Jackson water crisis coming — and did nothing
In the summer of 2015, officials in Jackson, Mississippi sent the state a series of water samples taken at different locations throughout the city’s public water system. Residents had complained for weeks about the low pressure in their taps, and the city wanted to test the distribution system to check for possible contamination. Sure enough, regulators in the Mississippi State Department of Health, or MSDH, identified elevated lead levels in the water supply. But rather than immediately informing the city about the public health risk, they sat on the data for half a year. Unwittingly, residents continued to drink toxic water.
Delta State to fly university flag at half-staff in honor of Alumnus John White Valentine
Delta State University mourns the loss of alumnus John White Valentine of Cleveland, Mississippi, who passed away on August 10, 2024. He was 95. The University flag will fly at half-staff today through sunset on Sunday, August 25, in Mr. Valentine’s honor. Mr. Valentine was born in Cleveland, Mississippi...
U.S. Army Could Return to Tunica Once More
TUNICA, Miss–.The U.S. Army may be interested in returning to Tunica for more training maneuvers. Last week’s exercise with the 101st Airborne Division was considered a success by Marie Warner, Airport manager. “We had several news outlets run stories on the events. These continue to spread and make...
City of Clarksdale Considers Ordering Solar-Powered Surveillance Cameras
CLARKSDALE, Miss.–The City of Clarksdale is considering buying some solar-powered surveillance cameras that could be installed anywhere in the city. “No wires, no power, no internet needed,” said Frederick Wilson, with Wilson Technologies at a Thursday budget hearing in front of the city’s Board of Commissioners. “So on your cameras you can have a defined area for illegal dumping. If someone goes in that area it will send you a notification.”
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