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Mississippi 9-year-old makes a difference
Natchez - 9-year-old, Delia Book, proved that anyone can make a difference. With the assistance of her mother and Delia's love for animals, Delia created Delia's Lemonade and cookies. With her business making over 1,300 dollars, Delia has donated to different animal shelters across Natchez.
Britton and Theriot are all set for the 2024 softball season
With softball season quickly approaching, two of St. Aloysius’s best batters from last season are ready to get things rolling. Ruthie Britton and Megan Theriot are two huge contributors to the Lady Flashes program, especially once they step up to the plate. Britton:. The name “Ruthie Britton” came alive...
Third inmate in a month dies at Mississippi correctional facility
An inmate was found dead in his cell at a Mississippi Correctional facility — the third death at the facility in the month of July. Authorities reported Friday that an inmate was found dead inside his cell at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility, located approximately 90 miles east of the state capital, Jackson.
BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship
NATCHEZ — Joy Roland, a recent graduate of Natchez Early College Academy, was among 10 outstanding graduating seniors throughout the State of Mississippi to be honored with the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Bounds scholarship. The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents and the Alliance of Educational Leaders of Mississippi is a nonprofit association whose membership […] The post BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mother, son arrested after allegedly stealing iron pilings from Mississippi bridge
A mother and her son were arrested for allegedly stealing iron pilings that were going to be used for repairs of a Mississippi bridge. The Picayune Police Department reports on social media that on July 24, 2024, Norfolk Southern Railroad reported the theft of iron pilings intended for bridge repairs within the City of Picayune.
CF Industries announces emissions reduction project and a CCS agreement with ExxonMobil
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced that it is moving forward with a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, 49 miles north of Jackson, at its Yazoo City, Mississippi, Complex that is expected to reduce CO2 emitted to the atmosphere from the facility by up to 500,000 metric tons annually. As...
New Computer Networking Technology Program Offers Free Tuition and Course Materials
MOORHEAD, Miss., — Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is launching a new Computer Networking Technology program with free tuition and course materials. The program offers students the opportunity to earn a Technical Certificate, Advanced Technical Certificate, or Associate of Applied Science degree. Program Admission Requirements:. – Submit an MDCC...
Watch for "SCHOOL ZONES" as First Day of School is August 2nd
School supplies, new clothes and early schedules are on the minds of Ocean Springs teachers, students and their families as the first day of the 2024-2025 Academic School Year is Friday, August 2, 2024. School District and City leaders are asking the driving public to be aware of the school...
Tre Harris’ Draft Profile | Ole Miss, WR Scouting Report
The Ole Miss Rebels are expected to contend in 2024, and they’ll rely on their offense to rack up points. With his 2025 NFL Draft scouting report, wide receiver Tre Harris is one of the central talents in the Rebels’ attack, and he could carry that talent to the NFL.
Ole Miss football might not face the two head coaches with the lowest odds of being fired first
When the odds for the first college football head coach to be fired were released, it was no surprise who was at the top of the list. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and Florida head coach Billy Napier look like they are on borrowed time. How much longer will they be given if results don't start to go their way?
Greenville Park Commission Significantly Increases Rental Fees
GREENVILLE, Miss.–The fees for events at Greenville parks are going up significantly and Mayor Errick Simmons has publicly opposed the decision by the Park Commission to raise the fees. In a statement on the city Facebook page, Simmons said he is disturbed by the decision, even though he understands...
StoryCorps: The children of Freedom Summer look back
In 1964, civil rights groups organized Freedom Schools: summer programs for kids across the state of Mississippi. More than 2,500 children attended 41 schools. Classes ranged from literature and math to theater and crafts. But the central focus was government and civic engagement. Many of the teachers were white college...
WTVA not airing noon and 4 p.m. newscasts during 2024 Paris Olympics
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — WTVA’s 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. newscasts — which air Monday through Friday — will not air from July 26 to Aug. 11. This is because of NBC’s broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This will not affect any other newscasts.
A company wants to store carbon under the nation’s forests. What would that mean in MS?
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests, including DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. The agency is now reconsidering.
Concussion drug Prevacus founder pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare scandal case
A former research scientist and drug company CEO in Florida, whose work on a nasal spray to treat concussions was at one time touted across the nation, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to wire fraud in connection with the Mississippi welfare scandal. Jacob Vanlandingham appeared before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves at Thad Cochran Federal Courthouse in Jackson, where he admitted to using money he received through his company Prevacus for personal use, including gambling and...
Pine Belt Habitat dedicates 72nd home Saturday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt has completed building its 72nd home. A dedication ceremony was held Saturday morning. Habitat for Humanity partnered with Bobbie Moore and her family on the Park Avenue home. Members of the Moore family, home builders, Habitat for Humanity staff...
New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women’s “Long Blue Line” is a little longer. The university held its summer commencement ceremony. Graduates walked into Rent Auditorium for the event. Nursing, education, business, and professional studies, along with the College of Arts and Sciences had graduates...
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