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Gulf States Canners expanding Clinton facility
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gulf States Canners will expand its canning facility in Clinton. The project is a $40.8 million investment and will create 19 jobs, officials said. According to the company, Gulf States Canners has been a part of the Clinton business community since 1972, serving as a local producer of canned and bottled products […]
Track & Field’s Akaoma Odeluga Wins World U20 Shot Put Gold Medal
8/30/2024 | Track and Field 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 with ease, winning by nearly a full meter at her fourth-round heave of 17.34m/56-10.75. She is the first Rebel woman to ever win a World U20 title, and she becomes the fifth Rebel overall to ever win a World U20 gold alongside Antwon Hicks in 2002...
Garbage collection rate increase for county residents
In a few weeks, Lafayette County residents living outside of the city limits will see an $8 hike on their trash collection bill. The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recently approved raising the fee from $12 a month to $20 a month. The Board has the authority to set the monthly fees for the Solid […] The post Garbage collection rate increase for county residents appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 30-September 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 30-September 1) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Madison County Schools Education Foundation […]
Alumna Dr. Tonya Moore selected as 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow
Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, an alumna of Alcorn State University’s School of Nursing, has been selected as a 2024-2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellow. This fellowship, administered by the National Academy of Medicine, honors health professionals for their outstanding accomplishments and interest in health policy. Moore,...
Future Ole Miss opponents look dangerous in Thursday night rout
Despite facing an FCS team they were expected to beat, with Vegas having them at -52.5 against the spread, Arkansas looked impressive in their week 1 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Razorbacks scored 70 points without their defense giving up any points. Arkansas scored ten touchdowns, seven of them coming...
Takeaways from Mississippi State football's dominant win over Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State football opened up the 2024 season with a dominant victory, routing Eastern Kentucky 56-7. The Bulldogs were up 14-0 before anyone could blink and cruised the rest of the way. Here are some big takeaways from their win... Blake Shapen is going to be fun to watch. All...
Biloxi drops 15 against Stone in Shrimp Bowl
The Biloxi Indians played host to Stone High for the week 1 Shrimp Bowl matchup. The Indians score a two-point conversion in their 15-0 win over the Stone Tomcats. The Stone Tomcats travel to Poplarville for their week 2 matchup while the Indians are set to host Meridian on September 6th.
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