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Mississippi's capital city is catching up on paying overdue bills, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city has been working to pay a stack of overdue bills the past few months. The city has paid $9 million since January, reducing the number of outstanding invoices from 470 to 180, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said at a news conference Monday, WLBT-TV reported. The amount due has decreased from more than $9.7 million to $703,000, said Lumumba, a Democrat who has been mayor since July 2017. “There is a great deal of work still underway. But to be able to reduce that in a sizable way is proof of concept of what we’re working on,” he said. “It’s proof that this work is not only being successful within our departments but we’re headed in the right direction.”
Gulfport High School rolls out new security system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Monday, Gulfport High School introduced a new security system that starts with the touch of a button. The Tennessee-based company Alpha Alert Security is finishing installing the system to reduce emergency response time to less than five seconds. With a receiver box being installed all...
Petal High hires former professional player as new girl’s basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The ladies of the Petal Panthers basketball team have a new coach at the head. Monday afternoon, the Petal School District announced the hiring of Coach Maggie Proffitt at Petal High School. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girl’s basketball program,”...
New Albany superintendent sets expectations for school year
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — Tony Cook is almost a month into his new job in the New Albany School District. The school district named Cook its new superintendent in May, and he officially took over on July 1. The longtime educator previously held the same position in Amory...
Recent violence prompts Salvation Army to make changes at Mississippi campus
After recent incidents of violence, the Salvation Army has decided that it will close one of its Mississippi campuses and serve daily meals to-go on the weekends. The Tupelo branch posted an announcement about the weekend changes on Facebook on Friday. “Due to some violence and property destruction that happened...
Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk
Lincoln County Jail Docket, Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28, 2024: Austin Pierre Jackson, 09/19/1993, 2442 Whitewater Ave., Bogue Chitto — arrested on indictment, by LCSO. Lillian Denise Owens, 10/06/1984, 1077 Crooked Lane — arrested on city warrant, by BPD. Ladamin White, 07/11/2008, 937 Ozark Lane — arrested, charged with shooting at motor vehicle, aggravated animal […] The post Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss football defensive lineman makes multiple preseason watchlists
Two preseason watchlists were announced today, with Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen making both. The former Texas A&M player and No.2 ranked transfer is looking for a breakout season with his new team, Ole Miss. The media believe that he might do that after making both watchlists. The first...
City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and the Adams County Board of Supervisors have finalized plans to fund and get started on the long-awaited Morgantown Road Drainage and Road Improvement, as well as come to a final agreement on E-911 dispatch service and fire protection services. The joint meeting of the two boards was Thursday […] The post City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Salvation Army activates heat relief services, apply Aug. 1 and 2
As summer temperatures continue to rise, communities across the country, including in Lawrence County, are under extreme heat advisories. The Salvation Army has expanded and activated relief services for vulnerable community members in response to the scorching heat crisis. The Salvation Army is helping area residents with higher utility bills caused by the excessive temperatures.
Pre-Season Preview: Lake Hornets
LAKE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Lake Hornets are entering year eight under head football coach, Tate Hanna. The Hornets finished last season with a record of (4-7), but almost all of their losses (five of seven) were by a touchdown or less. According to Coach Hanna, a lot of young...
A Pine Belt church is teaching both spiritual and vocational skills
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - One Pine Belt Church is stepping up to provide skilled tradesmen. The Kensington Woods Church of Christ is offering a free training to learn skills like welding. The press of a button and the flip of a switch. For Chris Donovant, a preacher at Kensington Woods...
Week of fellowship at the Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Festivities are still occurring at the Neshoba County Fair. Monday entailed horse racing, the Twilight Hot Air Balloon Glow, Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant and music by the Dylan Morgan Band. Harness and Running Horse Racing will continue throughout the week, along with other activities. The...
CHS football stadium parking lot, road could see upgrades
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The parking lot and road near the Columbus High School football stadium could be getting an upgrade. On Monday during their weekly board meeting, board members with CMSD got a tour from representatives with Neel Schaffer on what areas of the parking lot and what roads around the stadium are in need of repaving.