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Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church
CHURCH HILL—Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, will hold an evening prayer service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Music will be provided by Dr. Pat Doherty, organist. The service will include prayers of thanksgiving for Christ Church, the “mother church” of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. The congregation was founded in 1820 and is now […] The post Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: 57 Days
57 as in… the 57% passing of Dave Marler in the 1978 Mississippi State season. Alright, so he absolute percentage was 56.79, but for our purposes rounding-up is close enough. At the time it was the third-best season rate ever by a Bulldog quarterback, behind only the immortal Jackie Parker in 1953 and I-didn't-know-that Ashby Cook in 1964.
Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans for a massive solar investment in rural Hinds County face pushback by some residents, claiming the project was greenlit far too quickly. Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, has cleared the first of many hurdles that would bring Mississippi’s largest solar plant to Hinds County. After holding […]
Audio: Kosciusko aldermen postpone the vote on increasing food truck permit fees
This week, the Kosciusko Board of Aldermen was supposed to vote on raising permit fees for food trucks operating inside the city limits. However, that vote did not take place due to an additional change made to the language in the ordinance concerning food trucks operating during special events. “Special...
2024 Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival serving up Fourth of July favorites
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival kicked off Thursday morning, and foodies from all over were the first in line for the event. Fourth of July celebrations are known to come with lots of flavor. Now take your typical barbecue, and add fried seafood, boiled seafood, and so much more.
Warren County Delinquent Tax List available at newsstands now
Warren County’s list of delinquent taxes from fiscal year 2021 are a part of the Wednesday, July 3, edition of The Vicksburg Post, available at newsstands across Warren County and online at vicksburgpost.com/epost now. The list includes 745 parcels.
William Teer to rep Oxford in Dance Like the Stars event
Nine people from across North Mississippi are spending their summer learning new dance moves and raising money for their local Boys & Girls Clubs. The 19th Dance Like the Stars Event is scheduled for Aug. 3 at the Cadence Bank arena in Tupelo. The event was first started in 2006 and nearly 170 community volunteers […] The post William Teer to rep Oxford in Dance Like the Stars event appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Former USM hooper Pauline Love continues to grow as a coach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss women’s basketball fans remember Pauline Love for her dominance on the court. She finished her Lady Eagles career (2007-2010) with 1,576 points, averaging 16.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Love has brought the same passion and energy from her playing days to...
BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of men, women and children braved the heat to celebrate July 4 on the Natchez Bluff Thursday in honor of the braver men and women who fought for their freedoms. Natchez celebrated American independence in style with musical performances at the first Live@Five event to ever start at 3 p.m. a “Live@Five […] The post BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo gallery: Vicksburg celebrates Fourth of July
There was plenty of music, food, games and fun Thursday in downtown Vicksburg as a crowd descended onto Washington Street Park for the 2024 Fourth of July Downtown Fireworks Extravaganza. Live music by Dr. Zarr began at 7 p.m., with fireworks getting underway at 9 p.m.
Governor's Cup Set for July 11-13 at The Mag
Magnolia Motor Speedway hosts the 2024 edition of the Governor's Cup on July 11-13. The weekend is headlined by the Rogers-Dabbs Chevrolet Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series battling for a $10,000 prize. Weekend action also includes complete shows for the Crate Racin' USA Street Stocks, Factory Stocks, Crate...
Ole Miss lands four-star safety over Mississippi State
It was an all-Mississippi recruiting race for four-star safety Cortez Thomas. It made sense, too. Thomas, who goes to Holmes County High School, hails from Lexington, Mississippi, and he clearly wanted to stay in-state to play college ball.Despite 13 other offers, Ole Miss and Mississippi State were his top two schools.The Bulldogs had an early edge for Thomas, admittedly, but there was a shakeup in Starkville that saw head coach Zach Arnett fired just 10 games into his first season. Jeff Lebby, former Oklahoma offensive coordinator, took over as new head coach, but that shakeup ultimately gave an edge to Lane...
Four-star WR Samari Reed picks Ole Miss over Clemson, Kentucky, and others
OXFORD, Miss. — Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss celebrated their own brand of fireworks Thursday night as they picked up a big commitment on the 4th of July in four-star (Rivals) wide receiver Samari Reed. Reed attends Monarch High School in Pompano Beach, Florida and in a hotly contested...
Caledonia hosts inaugural Fourth of July celebration
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-04 18:48:19. SUMMARY: Mike and Jackie Savage fulfilled a 30-year dream by launching Caledonia's first Fourth of July parade, aiming to unite the community and celebrate American independence. Hundreds of residents adorned in patriotic colors participated, highlighting the importance of remembering America's break from British rule. Jackie recalled their annual aspiration inspired by other communities, and Mike emphasized the event's role in fostering camaraderie. Resident Robyn Seagraves valued the opportunity to instill national pride in her children. The Savages aim to make this an annual tradition, reinforcing the importance of community and national pride.
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