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Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘She brought music to so many’: Vicksburg’s musical matron Brasfield passes away
Longtime music educator and organist/choirmaster for the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dorothy Brasfield, died Saturday, June 29. She was 90 years old. Brasfield spent 42 years as a music educator, teaching thousands of students. She also served as the organist at Holy Trinity for more than 30 years. But her musical endeavors went beyond […]
Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors began having discussions this week about assessing fees associated with housing detainees. “We currently house detainees from 14 area agencies. Our costs are rising daily,” Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told supervisors on Monday, July 1. In 2023, officials said Hinds County spent in […]
Former Jackson State football player hired on to TC Taylor’s staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A familiar face is in the building again for Jackson State football, this time as an assistant coach. JSU football announced on Thursday that former defensive back and Jackson State grad Tenoa Alex was added as the assistant linebackers coach and defensive analyst. Alex played for...
Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved implementing a new overlay district that city officials hope will encourage more single-family homes that could offer more affordable housing options during their regular meeting on Tuesday. The new overlay district will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood. The first property approved to have the new Housing Supply Accelerator […] The post Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
First Alert Forecast: Showers and storms return as an unsettling weather begins to set in
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: The humidity sticks around for the end of the week as the chance for showers and storms will increase throughout the day as a cold front passes through. Unfortunately, the front won’t really drop temperatures a whole lot, but there may be some slight relief in terms of humidity. However, this will be short-lived as tropical moisture will build back in over the weekend. Showers will continue throughout the afternoon and evening before starting to fizzle out overnight.
POLICE: 7 injured after birdshot fired into July 4 party in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs Police arrested Henry William Andray, 68, Thursday night after he allegedly shot several people at a Fourth of July party. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Cumberland Road in the Fort Bayou neighborhood. Police had to close several intersections during the investigation.
2024 Early Outlook For SEC Football Teams: Ole Miss
2024 Early Outlook For SEC Football Teams: Ole Miss. Ole Miss has risen into rarified air as a Southeastern Conference contender. Lane Kiffin has raised Ole Miss success and expectations. One in a series. Almost every article on University of Mississippi football begins with "Lane Kiffin." Almost every article also...
Audio: Kosciusko aldermen postpone the vote on increasing food truck permit fees
This week, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen was supposed to vote on raising permit fees for food trucks operating inside the city limits. However, that vote did not take place due to an additional change made to the language in the ordinance concerning food trucks operating during special events. “Special...
Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans for a massive solar investment in rural Hinds County face pushback by some residents, claiming the project was greenlit far too quickly. Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, has cleared the first of many hurdles that would bring Mississippi’s largest solar plant to Hinds County. After holding […]
Brandon Dorsey named Assistant Band Director and Percussion Instructor at VHS
Vicksburg native Brandon Dorsey has been named the Assistant Band Director and Percussion Instructor at Vicksburg High School. Dorsey, who graduated from VHS in 2011, joined the band in the seventh grade where he played the snare drum. He went on to audition for the VHS drum line as a freshman in 2007 and eventually became a drum captain in 2010.
Good for Oxford Schools provides nutritious meals all year
Oxford School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department, Good Food for Oxford Schools, is dedicated to student health, their well-being, and their ability to learn. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Oxford School District will participate in three federally subsidized meal programs: the USDA School Breakfast Program, the USDA National School Lunch Program and the USDA […] The post Good for Oxford Schools provides nutritious meals all year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Warren County Delinquent Tax List available at newsstands now
Warren County’s list of delinquent taxes from fiscal year 2021 are a part of the Wednesday, July 3, edition of The Vicksburg Post, available at newsstands across Warren County and online at vicksburgpost.com/epost now. The list includes 745 parcels.
BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of men, women and children braved the heat to celebrate July 4 on the Natchez Bluff Thursday in honor of the braver men and women who fought for their freedoms. Natchez celebrated American independence in style with musical performances at the first Live@Five event to ever start at 3 p.m. a “Live@Five […] The post BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Former USM hooper Pauline Love continues to grow as a coach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss women’s basketball fans remember Pauline Love for her dominance on the court. She finished her Lady Eagles career (2007-2010) with 1,576 points, averaging 16.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Love has brought the same passion and energy from her playing days to...
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