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Fossil collector unearths from Mississippi mud 600 pound rare mammoth tusk
Earlier this week, scientists from the Mississippi State Geological Survey were alerted to a significant fossil discovery by Eddie Templeton, a dedicated fossil collector. While exploring rural Madison County, Templeton found what appeared to be a portion of an ice-age elephant tusk embedded in a steep embankment. Mississippi was home...
Group of local women fundraising to bring Safe Haven Baby Box to Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - An organization is fundraising to have a Safe Haven Baby Box created for the City of Hattiesburg. A small group of Lamar County women are organizing the fundraiser after the Hattiesburg City Council approved an agreement to pave the way for the box in the Hub City.
Friend describes Mississippi teens killed in crash as ‘amazing people’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers are dead and a third was left severely injured after a crash in DeSoto County off I-269. Off I-269 near the Laughter exit, two teens were killed after the truck they were in left the interstate for some reason and rolled multiple times Sunday night. The Mississippi Highway Patrol identified […]
Ole Miss Legends Eli Manning and Savante’ Stringfellow Inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Ole Miss icons Eli Manning and Savante’ Stringfellow were officially inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. Eli Manning, who played for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2000 to 2003, left an indelible mark on the football program and beyond. Manning, a New Orleans native, rewrote the record books at Ole Miss, setting or tying 47 single-game, season, and career records. His illustrious college career culminated in winning the Maxwell Award, given to the best all-around player in college football, during his senior year.
City of Gulfport set to use $1.2 million to make improvements in low-income areas
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport City Council voted on Wednesday to adopt its 2024 Action Plan for money from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Gulfport is set to use $1.2 million dollars of community development block grants to make improvements in low-income areas of the city. The...
Green Wave has first game of ‘24 football – SP & NP start in 2 weeks
A long-standing rivalry game will kick off the 2024 high school football season for Panola County teams this Friday (Aug. 16). North Delta School will square off in the season opener for MAIS (MidSouth Association of Independent Schools) when the Green Wave travels to Senatobia to take on the Magnolia Heights Chief in a 7 […] The post Green Wave has first game of ‘24 football – SP & NP start in 2 weeks appeared first on The Panolian.
JXN Water disconnects meters using water without active accounts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with JXN Water said the company has initiated the process to disconnect water meters to homes and businesses that have been using water without having an active account. According to officials, JXN Water discovered earlier this year that thousands of addresses with new water meters were consuming water without an associated […]
West Jackson man who was carjacked says police billed him to get his vehicle back
Micheal Ransom’s carjacking catastrophe in West Jackson left him furious not just with the life-threatening action, but also with the police. Ransom, a former employee of the Shell gas station on Highway 80, where his car was stolen, recalled that he had to deal with Jackson police for a long time to get his car and possessions back.
Ole Miss Football Practice Report | Tuesday, August 13 Notes from the Field
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin and the Rebs took the field Tuesday evening for another fall practice in preparation for the 2024 season, which begins in just two weeks. As soon as the boys stepped on the turf today, it appeared that a majority of the starters took their spots, and the offense played a live series against the defense. This allowed us to look at many position battles, starting with the offensive line.
City hears water meter change proposal
Public Works Director Newt Benson gave the Batesville Mayor and Board of Aldermen a presentation recently about the technological advancements in the laborious process of reading water meters each month. Benson said the presentation was just a preliminary bit of information to give board members notice of better equipment and services available for both municipalities […] The post City hears water meter change proposal appeared first on The Panolian.
MSU's Cooper in position to make plays
In a college football world of the transfer portal and NIL, Ty Cooper just wants to play ball. The Louisville native got an opportunity to play Southeastern Conference football just up the road from his hometown and he’s taken advantage. Mississippi State coaches have asked him to play multiple positions in his first three years, including lining up at tight end for a spell last year.
IDS Holds Summer Enrichment Academy for Youth and Adults with Disabilities
A group of youth and young adults with disabilities focused on preparing for employment opportunities and paving their own path to future success through a unique summer learning experience offered annually through the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Since 2018, the IDS has...
Millions in opioid settlement dollars are coming to Mississippi. Here’s what you need to know.
Hundreds of Mississippians die every year from opioid overdoses, an epidemic that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands more nationwide. In a series of historic settlement agreements, pharmaceutical companies agreed to pay about $50 billion over 18 years for their role in fueling the crisis — and Mississippi has signed on to be part of the settlements.
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