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Experience the Perseids Meteor Shower in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss – The Perseid Meteor Shower has begun and will peak in the Vicksburg area the night of August 11 and early morning on the 12th. The annual display happens when Earth passes through the debris stream of comet Swift-Tuttle. This year that is happening in mid to late July and through most of August. The peak night for viewing will be the night of August 11 and early morning of the 12th. However a waxing moon may partially obstruct some meteors.
Warren County public records: July 8 to July 15
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of July 8 to July 15, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Joseph Christopher Ables to Joseph Christopher Ables and Laura Love Ables, Part S/2 of NW/2 of Section 24C, Township 16 North, Range 4 East. *Glen Dykes to Brad Polk LLC, Lot 34 and Lot 35, […]
All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services
An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi in Oxford. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin, owners of Ain’t it the Life catering, met and befriended Oxonians and fellow barbeque enthusiasts Steve and Holly Jubera several years ago doing barbecue competitions. The Juberas held the Velvet […] The post All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mullen Automotive will allow customers to retrofit new Solid-State Polymer Battery Pack, increasing EV range
Southern California-based Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has two vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi and Mishawaka, Indiana. It began EV production in Tunica in August 2023. Now the company is developing a new solid-state polymer battery pack that it says can almost double the range of its EVs, and it will allow existing customers to upgrade to the new pack when it’s ready.
Five-star 2026 offensive tackle drops his top 14 with Ole Miss having a shot
Ole Miss football has received positive news regarding several recruits from the 2026 class, the latest of which is a five-star offensive tackle. Jackson Cantwell dropped his top 14 schools, with the Rebels making his choices, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and others. Rivals rank Cantwell as the No.1 offensive tackle,...
Ole Miss quarterback and former USC star Jaxson Dart signs NIL deal
According to On3‘s Pete Nakos, former USC Trojan and current Ole Miss starting quarterback Jaxson Dart has inked one of the biggest NIL deals of the offseason with Dick’s Sporting Goods. A Heisman Trophy candidate entering the 2024 season, Dart has thrown for 7,691 yards with 52 touchdowns...
Neshoba County Fair kicks off next week in Philadelphia. Here is the entertainment line up
The annual Neshoba County Fair returns Friday, July 26, through Friday, Aug. 2, in Philadelphia and plenty of great entertainment is in store for the week of the annual event that is known as "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty." "The Neshoba County Fair was founded in 1889 as a stock and agricultural...
DMI receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant
The Delta Music Institute at Delta State University has been awarded a $4,250 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and will be used to fund the annual DMI Summer Camp, a five-day interactive experience for high school students ages 15-18 exploring three entertainment industry career tracks.
Authorities investigating deadly shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a Jackson gas station on Saturday afternoon. Detective Tommie Brown tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that the incident happened at the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Detective Brown says 23-year-old Jacobi Austin was shot in front...
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Petal School District hosts convocation ceremony for new school year
PETAL Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District welcomed students, families and staff back Friday for its annual convocation ceremony. The ceremony kicked off with leaders giving back to faculty and staff. “We had 22 mini-grants that were given out to teachers, so they can go above and beyond in...
Global outage impacts Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A global network outage impacted flights at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Friday, July 19. Some flights were delayed or canceled due to a network outage. A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide. LSherie Dean, the communications director for the Jackson airport, said the outage slowed down the booking […]
South Jackson Neighborhood Association demands code enforcement amid blight
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Long-time homeowners in South Jackson are fighting property decline they say they’ve witnessed as their property value decreases. Those maintaining their homes accuse the city of not doing its part to improve their communities. They are demanding action. One of three vacant houses beside...
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