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Food truck park coming to Clinton
After several false starts, it looks like Clinton’s food trucks will soon be in a central location instead of scattered across the city. When preparations are completed in about a month, food trucks will be required to move to a parking area at Fire Station 2 on Old Vicksburg Road near Kids Towne Park.
Volunteer of The Week: Marigaye Guidry Cooper says volunteerism gives purpose
The Volunteer of the Week is Marigaye Guidry Cooper. She is married to Jay Cooper and they attend St. Michael Catholic Church. Cooper is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration. She is a seventh-grade teacher at the Academy of Innovation, where […]
Two arrested for illegally dumping furniture in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested two men for illegally dumping furniture in the capital city. Captain Abraham Thompson said Jermaine Reed, 29, and Christopher Ellis, 39, illegally dumped items on Industrial Drive near Country Club Drive. According to Thompson, the items were furniture products, including mattresses and dressers. The two are accused of […]
Brandon native recieves first call up to MLB
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Brandon native and former Mississippi State baseball player received the call of dreams on Tuesday. JT Ginn was promoted to Major League Baseball with the Oakland Athletics, the organization announced. The right-handed pitcher has starred this season in the minor leagues, pitching 102.2 innings and...
Aurora Flight Sciences in Columbus announces expansion and new jobs
An aerosystems manufacturing company announced an expansion in Lowndes County that will create 63 jobs. Aurora Flight Sciences in Columbus announces expansion and new jobs. An aerosystems manufacturing company announced an expansion in Lowndes County that will create 63 jobs.
UMMC launches free tele-mental health clinic for public university students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), in collaboration with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL, launched a new telehealth clinic to offer public university students free mental health services. UMMC will also provide therapy support for students and create a statewide […]
Keep an open mind about our wee town
By Steve Stricker Columnist Welcome back Ole Miss Students and a special welcome to new students; you have made the right choice. The University of Mississippi is back in session for the Fall semester this Monday, August 26. It’s nice to have the pace slowed down a wee bit during the summer, but I like […] The post Keep an open mind about our wee town appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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...
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