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Food, beverage options enhanced at Vaught-Hemingway
From Ole Miss Athletics Anticipation has never been greater for the start of an Ole Miss football season. Many fans look forward to stadium food almost as much as the game. Food and beverage options have been enhanced throughout the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, but particularly in the student section. A large grab-and-go beverage location has been […] The post Food, beverage options enhanced at Vaught-Hemingway appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man found dead in Jackson community pool
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in a community pool. Detective Tommie Brown said the body of the 61-year-old man was found in the pool on Vine Street on Friday, August 30. The man has not been identified, and his cause of death is under investigation.
Wicker Highway dedicated in remembrance of judge
WICKER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A portion of Mississippi Highway 15 in Pontotoc is now renamed in honor of a longtime civic and political mover and shaker. Allie Martin was at dedication ceremonies for “Fred Wicker Boulevard” and has reaction from friends and family who said current expansion projects for Highway 15 had their start with the late community leader.
The City of Vicksburg held public budget hearing last evening
VICKSBURG, MS. – The City of Vicksburg held their public budget hearing held last evening. The meeting was led by Mayor Flaggs and Alderman Monsour, Alderman Mayfield was not present for the meeting. In the discussion, the mayor announced a budget reduction of approximately $750,000 from last year citing...
Rain expected Saturday for first Ole Miss football game
Ole Miss’s first football game for the 2024 season might be a wet one. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 70% of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, mainly after 1 p.m. The high is expected to be around 88 degrees. The Ole Miss Rebels will take on the Furman Paladins at 6 […] The post Rain expected Saturday for first Ole Miss football game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss' Akaoma Odeluga wins shot put Gold at World Athletics U20 Championships
LIMA, Peru – Ole Miss track & field sophomore Akaoma Odeluga wrapped up a long and successful first season with the Rebels in style, winning the gold medal for Team USA in the women's shot put at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Friday night. Odeluga took the crown...
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: WEEK 3
Week 3 Games: Wilkinson County 0, Jefferson County 58, final. Brookhaven Academy 41, Centreville Academy 7, final. Ben’s Ford Christian School 58, WCCA 40, final. ACCS 7, Jackson Prep 37, final. Cathedral 34, St. Aloysius 10, final. Natchez High 58, Hancock High 50, final. Franklin County 18, North Pike 23, final. The post FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: WEEK 3 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Berry-Ivy Receives JEA Broadcast Adviser Special Recognition
The Journalism Education Association has named Katrina Berry-Ivy of Tupelo High School as a 2024 Special Recognition Broadcast Adviser. The article below is from the JEA website. You can read the full article here. Katrina Berry-Ivy began teaching and advising broadcast journalism at Tupelo (Mississippi) High School in January of...
Flashback Friday | Ole Miss 2024 Kickoff Edition
There's only one more day separating Ole Miss fans from the most eagerly anticipated football season in over half a century — maybe even ever depending on who is asked. On Saturday, the Rebels face the Furman Paladins, the No. 9 ranked FCS team preseason. Let's just say it's...
Life after Katrina: Starting life in Starkville
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-08-30 18:44:52. SUMMARY: Nineteen years ago, Paul Piccard was in British Columbia when Hurricane Katrina began forming near his family in Liberty, Mississippi. Urged to return home, he encountered hurdles, including a malfunctioning float plane. He ultimately reached Baton Rouge before the storm hit, witnessing widespread destruction and the community’s resilience as neighbors came together to help each other. After the devastation affected his business, Piccard relocated to Starkville, where he built a new life and career. He cherishes the strong sense of community in the Golden Triangle, appreciating the support and connections made during challenging times.
Federal seafood labeling cases spark desire for stricter import laws
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The current federal seafood labeling cases against Mary Mahoney’s and Quality Poultry and Seafood offer a glimpse of just how much foreign seafood is being sold on the Coast. The imported product is causing a strain on companies like long-time shrimp processors and distributor Ocean...
Hunters, anglers among most giving to community, causes
When George Partlow won a duck hunting boat in a raffle raising money for charity, he thought a great use for it would be to raise more money for charity on its own, so that’s just what he had it do. Partlow and his family own and operate Hunter’s Haven in Tupelo, just off Cliff Gookin Boulevard on Westgate Drive. The store specializes in guns, gear and clothing for those serious about ...
A Dream Come True For Ball Brothers
STARKVILLE – Growing up, the Ball brothers - Justin and Cameron – learned to share a lot of things together such as toys, clothes and even a bathroom. Even now in their early 20s, the Balls are still sharing with one another. They both share the same measurables at 6-foot-6, 250-pounds, play the same position (tight end) and currently live together as roommates.
Jackets have 'next man up' mentality in football
Chris Jones has seen this before at SHS. The coach has been with the program now for eight seasons and is on pace to being the winningest coach in the school’s history. Graduation hasn’t stopped his teams from being successful before as the Jackets have regularly competed for district titles and state championships since he arrived back in 2017.
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