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Madison Central hopes veteran-led team is key to success in 7A
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - This year, the Madison Central football team has 32 seniors. Recently, the Jaguars had success with a senior-led team. “Last time we had 30 seniors on the team, we won a state championship in ’21, so I feel really good,” said senior tight end Micah Jones.
CELEBRATING RECOVERY: Four graduate from Accountability and Recovery Court program
NATCHEZ — Four people celebrated their graduation from a long road to recovery during a Sixth Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Court Graduation Ceremony on Monday afternoon. Festivities were held at The Event at Gayosa, a venue donated for use by its owner and attorney Anthony “Tony” Heidelberg. The four graduates — Henry Jefferson Jr., […] The post CELEBRATING RECOVERY: Four graduate from Accountability and Recovery Court program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
VPD investigating shots-fired calls
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is continuing to follow leads stemming from multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired Tuesday night in the area of Letitia Street. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said no one was injured in the incident, but officers did make contact with residents in the area who confirmed hearing multiple shots somewhere in […]
Attorney questions why MSU football player not charged, months after allegedly attacking fellow student
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson attorney questions why a Mississippi State University football player has not been arrested, months after he says the athlete severely injured a fellow student outside a Starkville restaurant. In May, Trace Howell was with friends at Two Brothers Smoked Meats, when he allegedly was...
Aurora Flight Sciences in Columbus announces expansion and new jobs
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — An aerosystems manufacturing company announced an expansion in Lowndes County that will create 63 jobs. Aurora Flight Sciences is investing $43,794,998 in the project. The company is adding 50,000 square feet of new manufacturing space onto its existing production facility, the Golden Triangle Development LINK...
Starkville alumni highlight EMCC’s 2024-25 Cheerleading Team
East Mississippi Community College has announced its cheerleading team for the 2024-25 academic year, with a strong representation from Starkville. Jada Harris and Huy Le, both Starkville High School graduates, will be part of the 16-member squad. Harris returns for her second year on the team, while Le joins as one of six incoming freshmen. Additionally, Madison Perkins, a transfer from Alcorn State University and another Starkville High alum, will participate as a first-year sophomore cheerleader.
New Southaven hotel/convention center construction starts this fall
Photo: A conceptual image of the Embassy Suites Hotel/Convention Center at the Landers Center. (Mayor Musselwhite on Facebook) Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite reported on the progress of the Embassy Suites hotel and convention center project at the Landers Center during Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. “Of all currently...
To the Top Collective: Representing Southern Miss athletes’ NIL
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi is working on new ways to develop and promote its athletes’ names, images and likenesses. An organization known as “To the Top Collective” is working to take Golden Eagle athletes to the next level, on and off the field.
Lumberton police chief applies for same position in Columbia
LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - The search is underway in the City of Columbia for a new police chief after its former chief, Michael Kelly, resigned. Kelly’s resignation officially was accepted Tuesday. Wednesday, Lumberton Police Chief Adrien Fortenberry confirmed that he has applied for the job. In a statement, Fortenberry...
TW&L raises rates by 2% in response to TVA rate hike
TUPELO — Tupelo Water & Light customers will pay 2% more for their utilities following an increase approved Tuesday night to help the department cover rising retail power rates. The Tupelo City Council voted unanimously to approve a 2% raise to both residential and commercial rates during their regular meeting, Aug. 20. This increase results directly from a Tennessee Valley Authority rate ...
Dart, Harris Considered One of Best Offensive Duos in Nation for 2024
OXFORD, Miss. — When Ole Miss finally opens its season against Furman next Saturday, a lot of eyes will be glued to televisions to watch the Rebels as college football darlings. Despite his persona on social media, Lane Kiffin isn’t the only reason fans are keeping a close eye...
Countdown to Kickoff: Poplarville Hornets
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - The Poplarville Hornets are the epitome of consistency, making it to South State seven out of the last eight seasons; deep playoff runs have become the standard for the Hornets. “Got to give a ton of credit to our kids. They put in a ton of...
St. Joseph football builds on last year’s knowledge heading into 2nd season of MAIS 6A
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Bruins are bearing down and gearing up for their first opponent on the schedule. Last year, the Bruins transitioned from playing in MAIS 5A to 6A. They finished their first season in 6A 4-7, but now with a year of experience, they know what to expect.
College town’s police say they don’t need help with cleanup after beer spill
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street Wednesday after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer. The spill happened in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi. The Oxford Police Department posted photos on social media and asked drivers to avoid the area for a while. “Please use another […]
Basketball coach's son excels on football field for Tigers
SALTILLO – Jackson Justice has grown up the son of a basketball coach, and he once played the sport. Problem is, you can’t really hit people on the basketball court. So Justice gravitated toward football, and hitting people – hard – is one of his specialties. Last season as a junior, the Saltillo outside linebacker recorded 97 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and four forced fumbles. “Any time ...
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