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2024 Oxford Blues Festival cancelled
The 13th annual Oxford Blue Festival slated for Sept. 13 & 14, has been cancelled. Darryl Parker, festival organizer posted an announcement on social media Thursday afternoon. “We had hoped to bring the community together again this year, but circumstances have made it impossible,” Parker wrote. Parker said the event was canceled due to health […] The post 2024 Oxford Blues Festival cancelled appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
NASD deadline for American Rescue Plan Act funding looms
NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District has little more than a month left to obligate the remaining $12 million allocated to the district from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. However, there have been requests from the Mississippi Department of Education to the federal government to extend the deadline to 2026, officials said. The […] The post NASD deadline for American Rescue Plan Act funding looms appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi sees increase of wildfires due to dry conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said parts of Mississippi are experiencing an abnormally dry period. State Forester Russell Bozeman said this is the time of year the state begins to see a fall drought pattern. He said there has been an increase in wildfire activity in the state. Since […]
Remaining nice and less humid, but our area needs rain
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We are in a rather nice pattern since the infamous “heat dome” that was baking us most of this summer has slid back west over the Plains. This week, our high temps are back closer to average (low-mid 90s), and our morning temps have been well below the average (60s). The dew points (which indicate the amount of moisture in the air) have also been down into the 50s and 60s... leading to a lack of oppressive heat index values. So, we’ll continue with this pleasant pattern through Sunday.
Four Men Nominated To Receive The Prestigious H.I.M. Award
Four men from the Vicksburg community have been nominated for the prestigious H.I.M. Award(He Inspired Me). Cedric Jackson, Nicholas Carson, Lamont Rogers, and Andre Bennett are this year’s nominees. Each nominee was selected by a committee that was spearheaded by Marion Obafemi. Jackson:. Cedric Jackson has been a local...
Blitz 16 Preview: Brandon Bulldogs
BRANDON, Miss. — After winning 10 games a year ago and being a state championship contender the last few seasons the Brandon Bulldogs are eager to get over the hump in 2024. But it's a long season and head coach Sam Williams wants his team to focus on one day at a time as they build towards their ultimate goal.
Game of the Week: Jackson Prep vs. Copiah Academy
Our game of the week is Jackson Prep vs. Copiah Academy. These two teams have been preparing for this game for quite some time and tell us about the strengths they recognize in their opponent. We will continue to have live updates from this game Friday.
Ridgeland leaders ban kratom from being sold in stores
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders in the City of Ridgeland have banned kratom from being sold in stores. The Madison County Journal reported Ridgeland police will work with location business owners to remove kratom from their stores. The new ordinance bans the distribution, purchase, possession or sale of synthetic cocaine, other synthetic products or kratom. […]
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