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Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera
Thieves were caught on camera Tuesday stealing donations left for St. Andrew’s Thrift Store in Brookhaven. The store, located on East Monticello Street, has a drop-off area behind the store where donors leave items for the mission. All proceeds from sales benefit St. Andrew’s Mission, which provides clothing and food items in McComb, and free […] The post Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera appeared first on Daily Leader.
Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case
BROOKHAVEN — One arrest was made Tuesday in connection to a 14-year-old fugitive who allegedly shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. According to the Lincoln County Jail Docket, Taquita Cameron, 35, of Brookhaven was arrested Tuesday for obstructing justice in […] The post Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case appeared first on Daily Leader.
County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction
NATCHEZ — On Wednesday morning, a judge in Adams County Court overturned the misdemeanor conviction of trespassing against Millicent Graning of Natchez. Graning was found guilty in Justice Court on April 23 of misdemeanor trespassing on land owned by Natchez businessman and Adams County Supervisors President Kevin Wilson. Wilson has proposed building an oilfield waste […] The post County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food
NATCHEZ – Even with its small start, Chef Jarita Frazier-King believes the grand re-opening of her restaurant Soul Fusion to be the start of something big, she said. On Friday, July 12, King opened her doors and welcomed everyone in for the grand re-opening of Soul Fusion, which houses the Soul Fusion cafe, Rod’s Grill […] The post Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Temps rising back to normal levels in the coming days, but scattered showers linger
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After a soggy start to the week with some unseasonably cool temperatures, we’re coming into the back half of the workweek with a more standard summer pattern on tap. We’ll still have to contend with showers throughout the morning today, letting up mostly after the...
New agricultural plant coming to Wayne County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks in Waynesboro are celebrating the first fungicide plant in the area. After purchasing Odom Industries this past December, Sipcam Argo Solutions is expanding its operations into Wayne County. The company is investing more than $2 million into the new plant, which makes agricultural chemicals...
Vicksburg native to hold book signing at Lorelei
Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, will return to the River City Wednesday for a book signing at Lorelei Books on Washington Street. The event will feature his newest book “Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon” and will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Nassour said The […]
ACT makes science section optional, shortens the test for students
(WLBT/Gray News) – Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required. According to a news release, the three core sections of the ACT will be English, reading and math. The science section will now...
After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy
NATCHEZ — Two members of the city’s Board of Aldermen said they were caught off guard by a motion to appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Ward 4 Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving said the issue should have been an agenda item rather than a seemingly impromptu motion by Ward 1 […] The post After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Tupelo High School shows off new football field turf and track
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo High School shared pictures of its new football field turf and track. Tupelo’s football field is famous for its royal blue turf. The new turf retains the blue color; however, it appears to now alternate between royal blue and a darker shade of blue.
Videos: Kosciusko High School seniors rush to claim parking spots
Kosciusko High School seniors for the Class of 2025 gathered in the rain Wednesday morning to claim their parking spots for the upcoming school year. “Tape the parking lot,” sometimes called the “Senior Rush” or “The Running of the Students,” has become a tradition for KHS seniors.
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