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Outlet involved in Brett Favre welfare scandal in legal jeopardy
Anna Wolfe, the Mississippi Today reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for her investigation into improper use of welfare funds in the state and uncovered Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s involvement in the scandal, is fighting a losing battle against a defamation lawsuit by former Gov. Phil Bryant. After a judge issued Read more... The post Mississippi Today reporter who outed Brett Favre in welfare scandal compelled by judge to reveal sources appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Department of Public Safety moving once multimillion-dollar project completed
PEARL, Miss. — The state of Mississippi is currently in the midst of a multimillion-dollar construction project that will take hundreds of employees out of Jackson and over to Rankin County. The clock is ticking for a new building for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, as the old...
CDC: Mississippi has highest Alzheimer’s death rate in US
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In the wake of recent advancements in Alzheimer’s research, data reveals the deadly impact of the disease in Mississippi. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 120,122 people died from Alzheimer’s nationally in 2022, the year with the latest numbers. In Mississippi, 1,679 people died from the most […]
Mississippi Flood Warning Continues….. No Sign of Ending Soon
A Flood Warning continues on the Mississippi River with no end in sight. The latest river level this morning shows the Mississippi at Dubuque sitting at 22.2 with a slow rise. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows the river now reaching 22.4 feet sometime Tuesday and staying above 22 foot level through at least next Friday.
Blake Teller appointed to the Access to Justice Commission
JACKSON, Miss. – The Access to Justice Commission has appointed former Mississippi Bar President Blake Teller of Vicksburg, Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia, and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph issued the appointment order on June 27. The appointees will serve three-year terms set to end on June 30, 2027.
Heirs of Godbolt victim receive millions in wrongful death lawsuit
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three family members of a Mississippi woman, who was killed in 2017, were awarded millions of dollars in a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted killer. The Daily Leader reported the heirs of Sheila Burage, a victim of Willie Corey Godbolt, filed a lawsuit in May 2018 seeking punitive damages […]
Miss Mississippi Volunteer contestants spend day serving others
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – As Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer, Rebekah Wallace has spent the past year talking with students across the state. On this Independence Day morning, Wallace was visiting with the lunchtime crowd at Tupelo’s Salvation Army. “That’s something I have always had a love for and...
Mississippi CPS in need of more foster parents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) said they’re in urgent need of more foster parents. According to CPS, there are around 4,000 in state custody, but there are only 2,000 licenses foster homes in Mississippi. Roy Logan, a foster home recruiter, said the biggest challenge is finding […]
Hattiesburg man charged with making bomb threat against Smith County business
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Hattiesburg man was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat against a Smith County business. Smith County deputies said the bomb threat was reported at Georgia Pacific Plywood, located just outside of Taylorsville, on Friday, July 5. They said the threat was received via text message and prompted the […]
Department of Health launches Summer Survival Guide
Summertime brings a lot of fun, but Mississippi has a host of hazards that everyone needs to be prepared for and protect themselves from. The Mississippi State Department of Health is launching a new campaign called “Summer Survival” that will provide tips for everything from heat to food safety, mosquitoes to sunscreen. Each day in […] The post Department of Health launches Summer Survival Guide appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
PHS Beta Club Living Literature Team competes at Nationals
The Pelahatchie High School (PHS) Beta Club’s Living Literature team recently traveled to Savannah, GA, to compete in the National Beta Convention. These exceptional students represented Pelahatchie well both in competition and in character. PHS is proud of them and grateful to the Tribe community for helping them make this a reality. The Beta Club also wants to thank Tip Nutt and Brandon Herd for volunteering to drive.
Smith County watermelons arrive in time for July 4th celebrations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s the time of year many Southerners look forward to and the Fourth of July celebrations wouldn’t be the same for many families without the Smith County watermelons. Mouths are watering for the melon after missing out during last year’s drought. “Ok...
Natchez native Ballard to get star on Walk of Fame Thursday
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Natchez native and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard, a significant figure in the music industry, will be bestowed with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame this Thursday. The celebration will be accessible to all, as it will be live-streamed on the official Hollywood Walk of Fame website, walkoffame.com, at […] The post Natchez native Ballard to get star on Walk of Fame Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Chapel Hart to headline Natchez Balloon Festival
NATCHEZ — Natchez Chapel Hart fans will be thrilled to learn that the band will return for the 2024 Natchez Balloon Festival as the headlining act, Alderman Curtis Moroney announced Thursday during July 4 activities on the bluff. Chapel Hart, a country music vocal group from Poplarville, rose to stardom after its debut on the […] The post Chapel Hart to headline Natchez Balloon Festival appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Bay Springs church seeks donations for building program to continue outreach
The Cloud Church in Bay Springs needs your help in their building program. The church is rented through a non-profit and is in desperate need of funds for a new building to better serve the community. Focusing on outreach, The Cloud Church volunteers at local nursing homes, as well as...
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