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Mississippi among worst states for mental health: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Worsening mental health continues to be a problem nationwide, but a recent report reveals that is especially the case in Mississippi. Mental Health America (MHA) data shows Mississippi has the sixth lowest prevalence of mental illness. However, MHA revealed that mental health among Mississippi’s adults is seventh worst nationally. It also […]
Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit to block Mississippi from counting late ballots
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee aiming to prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. ruled that Mississippi’s procedure aligns with federal law and does not conflict with the elections clause, the electors […]
Dates set for 2024 Central Mississippi Fair
The Central MS Fair is returning to Kosciusko and Attala County. This year’s event is set for Thursday, Aug. 29 – Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Attala County Fairgrounds. A full list of activities and events will be released soon. For more information on the Central MS Fair,...
Disturbance in Fairpark Leads to Ecru Man's Arrest
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. On July 27, 2024, a disturbance involving a firearm in the Fairpark District last night resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old man from Ecru, according to the Tupelo Police Department.
Successful “Pack the Backpack” campaign benefits local students
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - WTOK partnered with Wendy’s over the last month for our first “Pack the Backpack” campaign. On Monday, WTOK delivered school supplies and backpacks to the United Way of East Mississippi to be delivered to children in area schools. During the month of July, our viewers responded generously by donating at the Wendy’s locations in Lauderdale and Neshoba counties.
New building at Bramlett opens before new school year
Oxford School District board members, Bramlett Elementary officials and other community leaders gathered at Bramlett Elementary School Monday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the school’s newest addition. The 10,259-square-foot building, built behind the main school, adds seven new classrooms to accommodate the school’s growing population of students in kindergarten and first grade. However, the […] The post New building at Bramlett opens before new school year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. The agreement was approved on Tuesday, July 30 during a special meeting for the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). JSU will lease rooms from […]
Two Hartfield Academy grads could have instant impact for Southern Miss football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two Hartfield Academy graduates could make an instant impact for Southern Miss football during the upcoming 2024 season, according to head coach Will Hall. Linebacker Chris Jones and Tight End Reed Jesiolowski were key in leading Hartfield to its first-ever state championship in football in the...