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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.
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 ...
3 Meridian inmates released from the Kemper Neshoba Correctional Facility, placed in the Clarke County Jail
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tuesday, News 11 put out a story surrounding the city of Meridian and how it was behind in payments to the Kemper Neshoba Correctional Facility. Sheriff Moore of Kemper County confirmed with News 11 that up to $40,000 had not been paid to the facility for housing inmates from the Meridian Police Department.
National Mango Board to send ‘Mango Joy Ride’ truck to Oxford
OXFORD — From Sept. 6-8, Oxford residents can snag free mango samples from the National Mango Board’s mobile mango truck as it visits locations around town. The truck’s visit to Oxford will be part of the NMB’s first ever Mango Joy Ride Tour, in which the board’s new mango Airstream will make its way from Prosper, Texas, to Oxford over the course of three weeks. “Come along for the ride and ...
14-year-old accused of killing father in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Forrest County deputies arrested a 14-year-old after he allegedly shot and killed his father. The shooting occurred on Scenic Drive in the Glendale Community on Tuesday, August 20. Deputies found the victim, Thomas Everett, who had been shot twice. Forrest County Sheriff Charlie Sims said the son, Taurence Everett, was […]
Natchez native Glen Ballard to be inducted into Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame
OCEAN SPRINGS — Natchez native and renowned songwriter Glen Ballard will be inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame on Sept. 19 in Ocean Springs. Ballard, born and raised in Natchez, began his career writing songs and performing with local bands. He studied literature at the University of Mississippi before moving to Hollywood. He […] The post Natchez native Glen Ballard to be inducted into Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Jackson wins American Cornhole Championship
Neshoba Central junior Espn Jackson clinched the American Cornhole League (ACL) High School Singles Championship last week, earning a $625 payout. The world championship event, held from August 2-11 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was televised on ESPN+. With over $700,000 in payouts and 30 events, the ACL World Championships is the biggest week of the year in cornhole.
Pay increases expected for city workers
Most city employees are expected to receive a pay raise once the 2024-2025 budget is finalized in the coming weeks. Last week, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held two meetings with department heads from Building and Permits, the Street Department, Police, Fire, Sanitation, Cemetery, Animal Control, and Municipal Court to discuss budgetary needs and departmental requests.
Pre-Season Preview: Quitman Panthers
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Quitman Panthers enter the 2024 Football Season with high expectations, as they enter the first year under new Head Football Coach, Joshua Pulphus. Pulphus was named as the new Head Coach in June, and after an abbreviated off-season, Pulphus has the program ready to go, and he loves what he’s seen from one of the State’s best football players, in Running Back Akylin Dear.
National Pan-Hellenic Council honors David Marion, Ph.D and HBCUs
On Sunday afternoon, while the community was on edge due to the wind and rain threats of Hurricane Ida, The Metro Jackson Area Chapters of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was moving full speed ahead with their program at 4 p.m. to honor Dr. David Marion, Ph.D for his outstanding contributions to the community as well as to honor HBCUs with scholarships totaling $100,000.
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