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Kosciusko LEAP Center Gears Up for 2024-2025 School Year
The Kosciusko LEAP Center is resuming its efforts for the 2024-2025 school year, offering vital academic support to students struggling in math and reading. Last year’s results were impressive, with the I-Ready Diagnostic tools revealing significant growth among participants:. Kindergarten: 94% growth in both Reading and Math. 1st Grade:...
UMMC doctors encourage protection from mosquitoes in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of Tuesday, August 27, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has recorded 25 human cases of West Nile Virus, along with one death in Madison County. Officials said they also recorded 120 positive mosquito samples, indicating that West Nile is “circulating in the state, and that all residents … […]
Gulf States Canners expanding in Hinds County
Mississippi.org – Ken patterson – 2024-08-29 10:00:04. SUMMARY: Gulf States Canners is expanding its Clinton, Mississippi facility with a $40.8 million investment, creating 19 new jobs. Established in 1972, the company produces canned and bottled products for Coca-Cola bottlers. The modernization project aims to improve efficiency and capacity, including a new PET bottle production line for Coca-Cola sparkling products and Dasani water. Support comes from the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program and local government agencies. The expansion is expected to be completed within a year, with job creation occurring over the next two years. Local leaders express excitement about the positive economic impact on the community.
Jackson State football vs ULM in weather delay for 2024 season opener: See new start time
Jackson State football's 2024 season will start later on Thursday. Kickoff for the Tigers' season-opening game at Louisiana-Monroe is delayed two hours, according to a team announcement. It was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. at Malone Stadium but will now be at 8 p.m. due to potential lightning. The game will be...
How gas prices have changed in Jackson in the last week
The average cost to fill up the gas tank is about 6 cents cheaper this week compared to last. Factors that could push gasoline prices higher—including damaging hurricanes, broader conflict in the Middle East, and refinery outages—have largely failed to materialize. The Midwest has experienced the most upward pressure on prices at the pump due […]
White Coat Ceremonies Mark MC School of Nursing, PA Students’ Passage into Direct Patient Care
Two revered Mississippi College programs that prepare future healthcare professionals for a lifetime of service will usher students into a special realm of passion, commitment, and privilege when they conduct white coat ceremonies at MC this fall. Physician Assistant Studies students who have completed their first didactic semester of education...
JACKSON PREP QUARTERBACK BILLY PUCKETT EARNS JUNCTION DELI METRO JACKSON FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jackson Prep quarterback Billy Puckett had a tough night in last year’s MAIS Class 6A state championship game as he was sacked seven times and Prep was shutout by Hartfield Academy 21-0, the first time the Patriots had been shut out since 2004. The 6-foot, 185-pound senior has his...
Yale graduate returns to Jackson to teach at high school alma mater. Read his story here
Just over four years ago, Jeffrey Caliedo, a Murrah High School senior at the time, found out he was getting a full scholarship to Yale University. Now, Caliedo is once again walking Murrah's halls, this time as a teacher. In 2020, Caliedo left his hometown of Jackson to set off for the...
Henifin gives update on sewer system, 11 months after taking over
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s sewer manager believes the city has turned the corner on addressing prohibited bypasses at the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, after cracking down on the company running the facility. “No prohibited bypasses in June. I don’t think we’ve seen one in July,” Interim Third-Party...
Women's Soccer: Lady Lions Begin Four-Game Road Swing
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team, due to a change in schedule, will take on Jackson State Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the JSU Soccer Field. The match, originally scheduled for Friday, between Southeastern (0-1-1) and Jackson State (0-1-1) will be streamed on the...
Bond between Ole Miss WR Tre Harris and Giants WR Malik Nabers prepared duo for stardom
Www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-08-28 17:52:14. SUMMARY: In 2023, Ole Miss receiver Tre Harris gained recognition as a preseason All-SEC first team member, while former LSU receiver Malik Nabers was drafted sixth overall by the Giants. The two were high school teammates at Comeaux High School in Louisiana, where Nabers convinced Harris to continue playing football instead of switching to basketball. They formed a potent duo on the field, and their bond extends off it; they regularly support each other’s careers. As Harris aims for success with Ole Miss, Nabers prepares for the NFL, both expressing pride in each other’s achievements and aspirations for the future.
Rotary Club kicks off with 33 new members
The Gluckstadt Rotary Club started earlier this summer with 33 members and hopes to harness that momentum as they continue to grow. Members of the new club have shown “excitement” and meetings have been “up-beat” according to charter member Sam Stonestreet. Stonestreet is a teacher at...
‘Extreme Makeover’ built Hurricane Katrina memorial as a gift. 19 years later, it’s a mess
Popular TV show’s cast, aided by Coast volunteers, built a memorial on the Biloxi Town Green shortly after Hurricane Katrina. On the storm’s anniversary, the memorial is a wreck.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall 19 years ago today
It has been 19 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, causing extensive damage along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans. According to WDSU Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Margaret Orr, the way the ingredients came together during the summer of...
Mississippi Valley Faces Dangerous Heat and 115°F Heat Index Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Valley is enduring a brutal heat wave as temperatures soar into the 90s and 100s, with heat indices reaching a dangerous 115°F on Thursday. This extreme heat is expected to continue through Friday, putting residents at risk for heat-related illnesses, particularly those without access to cooling.
Mississippi students can apply for 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from Mississippi who hold elected or appointed leadership positions […]
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