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Firefighters protect home in Monday fire
BOGUE CHITTO — Volunteer Firefighters from Lincoln and Pike Counties protected a home from a nearby carport fire Monday afternoon. No one was injured in the fire on US51 South. Bogue Chitto, Hog Chain and Summit Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the call. Bogue Chitto VFD Chief Blake Wallace said two cars were fully engulfed […] The post Firefighters protect home in Monday fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
CDF spotlight: Blackmon Chevrolet has been driven for 39 years
TUPELO – For nearly 39 years, Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet has been a fixture on South Gloster Street in Tupelo. Blackmon's father, Frankie, was a veteran of automotive dealerships before launching his own in November 1985. "He started at a Chevrolet dealership in Meridian in the late 50s, then went to a Buick dealership and worked there for quite a while, then decided he wanted to go out on his ...
Double murder suspect captured in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) – A double murder suspect was captured in Scott County. Scott County deputies said they were notified that Carlos Daniels was in the county on Thursday, July 11. They said the double homicide occurred in Winston County the same day. Investigators said Chief Deputy Brad Ellis spotted Daniels’ vehicle on Highway […]
Highlighting History: Emancipation Day declared in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – July 15 has been officially declared Emancipation Day in the City of Tupelo. The proclamation, which was made Monday night, was read aloud by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis following a program from Dr. Carl B. Mack about why July 15 is an important part of local Black history.
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.
Former Mississippi community college tech arrested after reportedly selling school equipment on eBay
A former Mississippi community college employee accused of selling school equipment on eBay and then pocketing the money for himself has been arrested by special agents from the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office. Timothy Lucius, a former Itawamba Community College Telecommunications and Information Services Technician, has been arrested on one...
Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor
The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $4,250 literary artist fellowship to Dr. Nadia Alexis of McComb, leader of the Literary Arts Department at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. The fellowship is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and it will support […] The post Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Attorney for Favre in MS welfare scandal lawsuit removed from case
An attorney representing former NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a civil lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Human Services has been removed from Favre's legal team by a Hinds County circuit judge. Judge Faye Peterson in a Thursday filing removed one of Favre's New York-based attorneys, Daniel Koevary, for violating...
City of Pascagoula working on improvement project at one of its well-known piers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula is working on an improvement project at one of its well-known parks. Construction began on a new Point Park fishing pier a few days ago, and residents say they can’t wait until it’s finished. The City of Pascagoula says this...
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
Ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2024-07-16 08:33:28. SUMMARY: A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Toast Malone, one of the world's most endangered species, had its third successful procedure at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM), where a fishhook was removed from its stomach via endoscopy. Another loggerhead sea turtle, Mudpie, also had fishhooks removed successfully by Dr. John Thomason and his team. These efforts, part of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, provide essential rehabilitation and hands-on experience for veterinary students. Both turtles are undergoing further rehabilitation before potential release to ensure they can survive in the wild.
Jackson Prep standout is taken 9th in MLB Draft
In the realm of high school baseball, Jackson Prep (Flowood, Miss.) has once again produced one of the most promising prospects in recent drafts. Griffin, a standout player who reclassified from the 2025 Draft to 2024, is drawing significant attention as a full-time baseball player. His talent and dedication have paid off, as he has just been drafted 9th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the July draft. Unlike Jerrion Ealy, a previous Jackson Prep star who chose to pursue a football career, Griffin is firmly committed to baseball.
Restaurants, bars could get extended hours in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) – Restaurants and bars could stay open later in Aberdeen. The Board of Aldermen will vote on whether to extend operating hours for bars, restaurants, and BYOB establishments following a public hearing set for 5 p.m. on July 30. The hearing will be held at Aberdeen...
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