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South 28th Avenue Baptist hosts 7th ‘Back-to-School Bash’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Families preparing for a new school year made a stop at South 28th Avenue Baptist Church Saturday. The church hosted its annual “Bach to School Bash,” featuring pizza and other food for the visitors ad activities for students. The church gave away nearly 200...
Gardner Watson property sold, contents up for grabs
TUPELO – Inside what was once the Gardner Watson Ice and Video store on Rankin Boulevard Extended in Tupelo are the remnants of the business that once had just about everything — appliances, videocassettes, and, of course, ice. But Charlie and Peggy Gardner Watson, who are both in the 80s, are ready to let it all go. In fact, they have to get rid of the remaining contents, as they've sold the ...
Community Celebrates The Life and Beauty of Beloved Frida Kahlo
BAY ST. LOUIS (GG) — Saturday July 13, 2024, friendly faces of the Bay Saint Louis community gathered in the downtown area to honor internationally renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Given Frida’s Mexican heritage, this paved a great way for people to celebrate hispanic culture while also remembering her artwork.
The Main Attraction forging ahead with a new direction
TUPELO – The Main Attraction Emporium and Coffee Bar — the unique women's apparel, jewelry and gift boutique in the heart of downtown — has been open since 1988. But perhaps by this time next year, maybe even earlier, the shop customers know today will be completely transformed. Owner Barbara Fleishhacker, who's been through three recessions and a pandemic, said the time has come for something ...
Author Jeff Barry's debut novel explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way
TUPELO • With a name that’s sure to turn the heads of Ole Miss football fans and their rivals, Jeff Barry’s debut novel, “Go to Hell Ole Miss,” is a dialogue-driven narrative that explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way. “It’s about a father’s willingness to do almost anything to protect his only daughter from the man he had pressured her to marry,” Barry said. “Almost.” The story ...
‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
The viral video from May of a white Ole Miss student making racist monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman suddenly resurfaced, and the […] ‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
Community leaders, high school football team collab for backpack giveaway in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Cars filled the parking lot of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs on Saturday as families were lined up and ready to receive some backpacks for their children. It’s all thanks to the Distinguished Gentlemen of Ocean Springs and their reflection on what it was...
UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School...
More than 50 Hattiesburg residents come out Leaf River litter cleanup
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday was cleanup day in the Hub City. Dozens of folks were out and about doing their part to keep the Leaf River and surrounding areas free of trash and debris. “Water bottles, cans, paper,” volunteer Cierra Boddie said. “We have seen a lot.”
MSU linebacker Lewis has a reason to keep smiling
Trials have come John Lewis’ way, but he just keeps smiling. As he walked into the Dallas Omni Hotel at Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference Media Days Media Days appearance, Lewis couldn’t stop the smiling. The pictures stitched inside his custom-made suit jacket could explain much of that. Lewis...
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Blake Shapen: "Probably done" with baseball career during transition to Mississippi State football
DALLAS --- For those Mississippi State fans wanting to see Blake Shapen pick up his college baseball career this spring with the Diamond Dawgs, don't get your hopes up. Shapen, Mississippi State football's transfer quarterback from Baylor, shot down the idea of returning to the sport he once was a high school star at, and instead focusing on his remaining eligibility on the gridiron.
Gabe's Saturday Evening Forecast - Cooler temperatures stick around and so do those rain chances
Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible overnight and into Sunday. A stationary front lingering over our area will allow for some more showers and thunderstorms to form especially by Sunday afternoon.
Vicksburg nominated for Top 15 Best Historical Small Towns
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg was recognized as one of the Top 15 Best Historical Small Towns in the United States by Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Awards. “We are so excited for Vicksburg to be recognized as one of the best historical small towns in the nation,” said Laura Beth Strickland, Visit Vicksburg Executive Director. “Vicksburg, Mississippi is […]
‘We want to dominate our footprint’ Lebby talks Bulldog recruiting results and portal plans
Yes. Absolutely, yes. Mississippi State will make good use of transfer portal recruiting. Just, not as the primary means of bringing in new Bulldogs. "That's not the way we want to live," said Jeff Lebby. "We want to be a developmental program that recruits great high school players or junior...
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