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New JC tuition plan to save students around $200 per semester
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Students could save around $200 each semester under a new tuition plan at Jones College. Administrators say the program-based tuition model, which will be implemented this academic year, also simplifies and streamlines the tuition process. “The purpose of it is, number one, to reduce the cost,...
Hattiesburg City Council votes to approve future infrastructure plan
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - City of Hattiesburg leaders say roadways around Tatum Park and North Main Street need some work. In Tuesday night’s city council meeting, council members voted to approve a plan that would allow the city to study what roadways could look like and a future price tag.
Hattiesburg Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Fraud Suspects
The Hattiesburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals with active arrest warrants related to separate fraud investigations. 35-year-old Jessica Lewis, of Shubuta, Mississippi, is wanted for computer fraud connected to an incident that took place on June 6, 2024, in the 1700 block of Hardy Street.
Southern Miss Women’s Golf Triumphs: All-Scholar Awards & All-American Scholars Revealed
The Southern Miss women's golf team was honored as a Women's Golf Coaches Association All-Scholar Team, ranking 22nd with an impressive team GPA of 3.804. Additionally, six players from the team received recognition as WGCA All-American Scholars. Southern Miss women's golf team ranked 22nd with a team GPA of 3.804.
Southern Miss baseball's Dalton McIntyre picked by Atlanta Braves in Round 19 of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball's starting centerfielder Dalton McIntyre was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 19th round and No. 581 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday. McIntyre, a junior, just completed his first season at Southern Miss where he was the leadoff batter. McIntyre was the fourth member...
Hattiesburg to host Downtown Summer Games
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games, downtown Hattiesburg businesses and attractions will hold the Downtown Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. Competitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the games, which will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as the Hobby Horse Obstacle Race, Pin the Pepperoni […]
Local lottery players win prizes
In the last week, Brookhaven residents have won some nice prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported a Brookhaven man won $1,000 from Blue Sky #404 in Brookhaven on a $20 scratch off ticket. A Brookhaven woman won $1,000 from C Store in Brookhaven on a 20$ scratch off A separate […] The post Local lottery players win prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound on U.S. Highway 98. The charge was for the possibility of driving under the influence of both alcohol and another substance.
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United...
Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board
Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Middleton will serve as a member of the Mississippi Delegation of the Board of Trustees. The 77-member Board represents approximately 800 SACSCOC-accredited institutions and is responsible for […] The post Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board appeared first on Daily Leader.
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