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UMMC invites high school students to explore healthcare careers
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of...
Players of the Pine Belt: Collins Center Chikezie McLaurin
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Many football fans are programmed to believe that if a player is a “bigger” kind of guy playing football, they’ll be put on the offensive line. A big tool up front is a coach’s dream, but occasionally a ball peen hammer does the job just fine.
Happy Tails: Local media company employee adopts dog after escaping from home three times
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Once upon a time at M2Media in Gulfport, a graphic designer named Brian Treadaway sat behind his computer every day making sure work was being done. “We’re building stories and ads for the magazine and graphic designs and contacting customers,” Brian Treadaway said. Brian...
Student performance takes flight with United Way’s SOAR
Each morning, Bre, a camp mentor at SOAR United/Camp Discovery is greeted by the excited faces of the students she works with. Bre’s students are among those whose reading scores were on the decline in 2023 but attend SOAR United in the hopes of getting their literacy development back on track. It has been proven […]
“Back Outside” Popup Shop returns July 28
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The “Back Outside” Popup Shop, Part II, will be held this Sunday, July 28, at the Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., providing an afternoon full of activities and entertainment. MK Banks & Co., Drop-A-Bag...
Cancer Fundraiser for Harper Grace at Elks Lodge August 24
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A fundraiser for Harper Grace, a local 5 year old St. Jude Patient, will be held at the Elks Lodge #95 on August 24. The event will have $10 chicken plates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and both a live and silent auction. There will also be a $20 per hand Poker Run, additional hands are $5. Registration for the Run begins at 8:30 a.m., with kick stands up at 9 a.m.
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to play in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Women’s Basketball will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France to kick off the season against projected top-10 USC. The game will take place on Monday, November 4 from Adidas Arena. Ole Miss and USC will be two of a total of 17 Division I men’s or women’s basketball […]
HSFT Stop #22: Oak Hill Academy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — Oak Hill Academy football is entering its first year with Tom Goode as head coach. After a 3-8 season last year Goode is looking to lead a drastic turnaround and that starts with being the toughest team physically and mentally. “Along with getting in...
VJHS recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Hype Athletics
Vicksburg Junior High School recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Kolby Wesley with Hype Athletics. The camp was the completion of VJHS’ summer cheering. Captain – Skylar Spencer: ALSTAR AWARD, Cheerleading Certificate, Cheer Captain Leadership Award. Co-Captain – JaMirrial Harris: Cheerleading Certificate, Best Flyer Award...
Laurel PD ensures safety for back-to-school
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After a long summer, students with the Laurel School District were at the bus stop again Monday morning to begin a brand-new school year. “It feels very exciting to welcome our students back on campus,” said Dr. Heather Jones, principal of the Laurel Magnet School of the Arts.
Retaining wall collapses between Meridian businesses
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A retaining wall collapsed beside businesses on Bonita Drive Monday. The wall is located on the side of Popeyes restaurant, next to Bonita Wine & Liquor. The businesses are still open. It’s likely the wall eroded over time and recent heavy rain contributed to its collapse....
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