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Magic and a Movie at the Strand Theatre, August 31
VICKSBURG, Miss. – On Saturday, August 31 the Strand Theatre in downtown Vicksburg will present a night of magic. The evening will begin with a live performance by Joe M. Turner, a native Mississippian and professional magician/mentalist for the past 24 years. Joe will share some of the world-class...
Pizza Hut set Sept. 11 opening
Pizza Hut set Sept. 11 opening Staff Report Representatives of Pizza Hut confirmed this week that their new Batesville Square location will open for business on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The property located at 126 Public Square has housed many businesses over the years, including The Tavern, a bar/restaurant that enjoyed moderate success before closing years […] The post Pizza Hut set Sept. 11 opening appeared first on The Panolian.
Graceland Too, Where Elvis Obsession Lives On
Marie Claire Underwood, the new owner of Graceland Too, poses in the "Jailhouse Rock" electric chair at Graceland Too. At age 70, Marie Claire Underwood never thought she’d inherit the title of world’s No. 1 Elvis fan. But it came with the house, called Graceland Too, in Holly...
Mayor sets ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ press conference for Monday
NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson will kick off a city beautification campaign and give updates on downtown projects at a “Fall in Love with Natchez” event on Monday at 4 p.m. at the Natchez Grand Hotel. Gibson said he would discuss plans for a Fall Clean-up Day, provide updates on the Forks to Freedom […] The post Mayor sets ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ press conference for Monday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
B’ville teacher tops at Northwest – Math instructor given President’s Award
By Sarah Smith Northwest Mississippi Community College this week announced that Melissa Cannon of Batesville is a winner of the 2024 President’s Customer Service Award during the college-wide Convocation on Aug. 12 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. Cannon is a math instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the teaching […] The post B’ville teacher tops at Northwest – Math instructor given President’s Award appeared first on The Panolian.
Thalia Mara Hall to be closed at least until mid-September, city official says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A city official provided a clearer picture on Tuesday about rental fees for Thalia Mara Hall. Department budget presentations continued on Tuesday with the Department of Human and Cultural Services appearing before the Jackson City Council. The meeting comes weeks after Thalia Mara Hall was shut...
Coahoma CC Welcomes Hailey, Rockette, and Sipp to Coaching Staff
Coahoma Community College is thrilled to announce Brandon Hailey, Devin Rockette, and De’Anta Sipp as the newest additions to the Tiger Family. The Coahoma Coaching staff, although relatively young in age, has amassed great athletic success. Brandon Hailey – Coahoma Offensive Coordinator and Quarterback Coach. Brandon Hailey will...
Paul Finebaum Names SEC Contender With Most To Lose
The Ole Miss Rebels have high expectations this season. They are preseason ranked No. 6, their highest preseason ranking since 1970. The Rebels are aiming for a stronger season than their 1970 record of 7-4 when they finished ranked No. 20 in the country. This year, Ole Miss is determined to reach ...
Save the Date: BTE King of the Coast Event #5
Get ready for Event #5 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series on September 20-22, 2024 at Gulfport Dragway. GULFPORT, MS- Event #5 of the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is gearing up for an exciting race weekend from September 20-22, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. Racers can expect intense competition across multiple classes, including $5,000-to-win Electronics, $3,000-to-win Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters.
Podcast: Over or under on victories? The Vegas line on Ole Miss is 9.5, 4.5 for State and Southern Miss.
Can a high school football coach make a good U.S. vice president? It depends. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Missy Gators picked up a district win on Tuesday
Vicksburg High School volleyball team won their first district game of the year on Tuesday after defeating Columbus. The Missy Gators won in three sets(25-23, 25-15, 25-11) where MaKynzie Dunmore, Jamia and Jordan Grace, and Lili Kistler all had four digs. Jada Erwin added three digs while Amari Johnson grabbed five digs, and Kennedy Mullins with 8 digs. Alexis Smothers, Jamia Stewart, Teagan Stewart, Dallas West all made big plays to contribute to the win.
Carter Foundation hosting “Support the Youth” kick-off
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - There is no need to worry about your dinner plans this Sunday. The Carter Foundation is hosting a kick-off event to support the youth of Meridian. The event will be held at Highland Park this Sunday at 4 p.m. The Carter Foundation is partnering with Academy...
Insurance commissioner discusses state’s high rates
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple was in town Thursday to discuss Louisiana’s high insurance rates. Temple attended a luncheon held by the Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana. Temple says the solution to getting better insurance rates starts with identifying issues that prevent insurance companies...
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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