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Hartfield Academy DL Reginald Vaughn commits to Arkansas football
Hartfield Academy defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn has committed to Arkansas football he announced on Saturday. Vaughn, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and LSU who were in his top-four list. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound lineman is the No. 14 overall recruit in Mississippi and the No. 44...
MC’s New Physician Assistant Studies Chair Strives to ‘Raise the Bar’ of Academic Excellence
How does Mississippi College’s Physician Assistant Program respond when its students achieve a 100-percent pass rate on the National Certifying Exam for two years running?. By following former National Basketball Association coach Pat Riley and aiming for a “Threepeat.”. Riley coined the term when referring to his back-to-back...
Jackson has paid some $9M in past due invoices since January, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Some $9 million in invoices have been paid since January. That’s according to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. On Monday, the mayor addressed continued questions about the city’s struggles to pay its bills, saying that since January, the number of outstanding invoices has been whittled down from 470 to 180.
Forrest County organizations work to help domestic violence victims
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – After the beating death of a 22-year-old Mississippi woman, Forrest County deputies want victims of domestic violence to know there’s a way out. Investigators said they’ve seen more cases of domestic abuse, stalking and human trafficking in the Pine Belt. Officials with the Victim’s Advocates Unit of the Forrest County […]
Laurel woman charged with assaulting HPD officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel woman was arrested this weekend in Hattiesburg and charged with resisting arrest and striking a law enforcement officer. Emily Middleton, 38, was arrested Saturday afternoon after trying to leave a scene while Hattiesburg Police Department officers trying to detain her for questioning. HPD said...
Air pods find stolen vehicle
JACKSON - Mississippi man was able to locate his stolen vehicle by tracking the air pods inside it. The vehicle was discovered to be one of many stolen vehicles recovered on Marydale Drive in South Jackson. Victor Poter reported his 2019 Hyundai stolen to Jackson police. Jackson police say Poter's...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison
NATCHEZ — A two-vehicle wreck that happened Monday morning near the Adams County Correctional Center ICE facility on U.S. 84 injured one person. Chief Stanley Searcy II of Adams County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the accident at approximately 5:35 a.m. However, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating this incident. “A worker of the […] The post 2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘I feel God here’; Oldest Southern Baptist church on the coast celebrates 150th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - For 150 years, Handsboro Baptist Church has opened its doors to new, and long-time guests. Sunday marked the 150th-anniversary celebration. Members representing decades as early as the 50s sat in the Handsboro Baptist Church pews once again. “I love it, it is like coming home,” Patty...
Golden Triangle Dream Center hosts Kid’s Jam event in West Point
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-28 21:43:44. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center hosted a Kid's Jam event in West Point, Mississippi, aimed at supporting local children and single-parent families. According to Founding Director John Almond, the event engaged neighborhood kids through backyard games and contests, emphasizing community love and support, especially for those without father figures. The initiative reflects the organization's commitment to fostering connections and offering a nurturing environment. The free event took place at the Mossy Oak Pavilion, encouraging family participation and reinforcing the message that the children are loved by their community and God.
Harness and Running Horse Races at The Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Day three of the Neshoba County Fair welcomed Harness and Running Horse Races at the racetrack. Hundreds gathered in the stands and around the track to watch the harness and running horse races. From people who own horses to spectators, everyone was gathered to have a...
Hattiesburg Girl Scout donates fruit, vegetable garden to Lighthouse Rescue Mission
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Alaynna Patterson is a member of Girls Scouts Troop 3854. For her community service project, Patterson decided to donate a raised garden to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Hattiesburg. “You can really make impact on the people around here just by doing something small,” Patterson said....
Pass Christian Fire Department Has 2 Recruits Answer the Call
JACKSON (GG) — Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson,MS. Caleb Counselman and Samuel Phillips of the...