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Heavy rains bring down tree, utility poles
NATCHEZ — Heavy rain this evening brought down trees and utility poles. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten shared photos of a tree and poles completely blocking Dunbarton Road, Old Meadville Road and Cardinal Drive at approximately 6:30 p.m. today. At approximately 9:15 p.m. AT&T had arrived on the scene to dismantle the pole and open […] The post Heavy rains bring down tree, utility poles appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks
Two of Oxford’s biggest parks could look very different in the next couple of years. Oxford Park Commission Director Seth Gaines is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider spending $500,000 on completely rebuilding Avent Park and $25,000 on having a master plan created for Stone Park. Gaines is asking the Board to consider […] The post City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Watch for "SCHOOL ZONES" as First Day of School is August 2nd
School supplies, new clothes and early schedules are on the minds of Ocean Springs teachers, students and their families as the first day of the 2024-2025 Academic School Year is Friday, August 2, 2024. School District and City leaders are asking the driving public to be aware of the school...
Tropics showing signs of heating back up next week
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The WLOX First Alert Weather Team is tracking a tropical wave over the Atlantic east of the Lesser Antilles. As the wave tracks westward, it has a few obstacles to overcome such as dry air, Saharan dust, wind shear, and potential land interaction with some of the Caribbean islands.
Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak
BROOKHAVEN — The Southwest Mississippi Annual Gun Blast to celebrate conservation is less than a month away in Lincoln County. Former MDWFP “Alligator Man” Ricky Flynt will be this year’s guest speaker. Each year, the local chapter of the National Deer Association puts on the event as a fundraiser to aid local conservation efforts and […] The post Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak appeared first on Daily Leader.
Juice Fest | Breaking down big names in Oxford for Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss’ huge recruiting weekend
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin and his staff are hosting an abundance of talented high school players this weekend at their annual recruiting weekend known as “Juice Fest.”. Let’s get into some of the Rebels’ most important targets who are expected to be in town, starting in the 2025 class.
Main Street Pearl earns Circle of Excellence award
Main Street Pearl was recently recognized for its efforts with a Main Street Circle of Excellence medal. This summer, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated forty years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. The event honors Main Street directors, board members, and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown revitalization projects and events from designated Main Street communities throughout Mississippi.
Clay County judge increases prison time
CLAY COUNTY - A West Point man is sentenced to 70 years after judge witnessed misbehaving outside the court. 37-year-old, Amonty Young, prison timed increased after he caused commotion in a holding cell after being initially sentenced. Young, who plead guilty to attacking a woman was convicted of attempted murder...
Trade program graduates use their skills to revamp Biloxi park
Graduates from one local workforce development school spent the day fixing up a local park in Biloxi. The KOPC Workforce Development offers a free craft training program for people aged 18 to 50. Students learn general construction and electrical wiring. Their final test each year is to volunteer to repair...
LB Corey Amos commits to Ole Miss football, re-joins Lane Kiffin's recruiting class
OXFORD — Corey Amos is back in the Ole Miss football fold. Just over a month after the three-star linebacker decommitted from the Rebels and re-opened his recruitment, Amos once again pledged to play for Ole Miss on Friday in a social media post. "Ain't no other place I'll rather be," he...
Picayune mother, son arrested for alleged theft of iron pilings
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) - On Friday, Picayune Police Department announced the arrest of two people believed to have stolen iron pilings which were to be used to repair a bridge inside the city. Following an investigation, detectives determined Carla Lee Mitchell and Wyatt Ethan Mitchell, a mother-and-son duo, were two...
Town of Heidelberg to hold special election on Sept. 5
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Town of Heidelberg has started its search for a new mayor. Th search for a new municipal leader comes nearly two weeks after Mayor David Taylor II unexpectedly passed away on July 14. “We look forward to continuing with the town and trying to improve...
Hattiesburg Zoo’s Animal Athletes Preparing for Competition in Honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s animal residents couldn’t resist getting in on the fun!. Over the next two weeks, during the Olympic Summer Games, the Hattiesburg Zoo will be featuring its animal athletes and the sports they will be competing in (or hope to be competing in) this summer! The animals and their Zookeepers hope you will stop by the Zoo during their training and competitions to see them in action at Hattiesburg Zooooolympics. Features will be posted on the Hattiesburg Zoo’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Oxford Community Awaits Justice, Judge Denies Sealing Documents in Trial of Suspect in UM Student Jay Lee's Disappearance
The search for answers continues in the case of the former University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee, who vanished on July 8, 2022, leaving a ripple of concern and unanswered questions within the Oxford community. In a case that has gripped the region, Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther has denied a request to seal documents related to the trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., the man accused of Lee's murder, as reported by FOX13. Herrington, who posted a $250,000 bond, is set to stand trial later this year, with pre-trial publicity cited as a concern for both the defense and the prosecution.
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
Www.wcbi.com – MorrisAdmin – 2024-07-26 18:25:02. SUMMARY: Starkville Habitat for Humanity has reached its $1 million goal, enabling the construction of new homes for families in need. Twana Hubbard, a local resident, shared her struggles after her roof collapsed in 2019 and expressed gratitude for being approved for a new home. Project Construction Manager John Breazeale emphasized the importance of community support in helping families and fostering generational stability through housing. The executive director, Amanda Henry, acknowledged the tremendous local support contributing to this effort. The Hubbards are set to move into their new home before the holiday season, highlighting the program's impact on the wider community.
Ole Miss basketball aiming to improve its recruiting class with these 2025 prospects
Ole Miss basketball sits at No.3 in the 2025 recruiting rankings with two four-star commits. Both commits are two of the best in Ole Miss's program history, showing the recruiting pull that Chris Beard has brought to the team. Not surprisingly, Beard has eyes on several more recruits, which are...
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