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Tre Harris’ upbringing taught him nothing is impossible — by Billy Watkins
OXFORD — At Ole Miss’ first preseason practice, I saw a pass that was crisp but looked to be out of reach of the receiver running a slant route. Then I saw a leg go one way, the other leg fly another way and suddenly two hands snatched the ball out of the air. It looked like a catch only Marvel’s Rubber Man could’ve made.
Mississippi town says there will be no parade for local Olympians
Mississippians quickly took to social media to call for a parade after Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen won silver medals at the Paris Olympics. A former Ole Miss athlete, Kendricks earned a silver medal in the men’s pole vault final, clearing the bar at 5.95 meters. It is his second Olympic medal, earning a bronze medal in the 2016 games.
Newton’s Ward 1, Ward 2 under Boil Water Notice
NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) - Some residents of Newton are under a Boil Water Notice as of Monday. Customers in Wards 1 and 2 were affected when a water leak had to be repaired. Crews have been working on water leak issues for more than a week, with service interrupted at various times for customers.
Minor injuries reported in Monday crash in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Police reported minor injuries in an early afternoon wreck in Tupelo. The wreck happened on Monday, Aug. 19 on McCullough Boulevard at the Natchez Trace Parkway. The wreck involved two vehicles. One vehicle went off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Tupelo Police...
Missing Dog is possibly in Warren County
There is a missing dog that could possibly be in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. The owner made a Facebook post to ask for assistance. Facebook please please do your thing. I traveled from Vicksburg Mississippi, to Weatherford, Texas. Heading back from the Mega Barrel Race he always rides in the stud compartment of our horse trailer because he gets car sick.
Ex-Ole Miss star Michael Oher breaks silence on 'The Blind Side,' Tuohy family
Former Ole Miss football star Michael Oher broke his silence one year after he filed a lawsuit against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, the foster family that took him and allegedly did so for "football fame for personal gain," according to the former NFL player. The Tuohy family previously refuted false adoption claims made by Oher, the star of "The Blind Side" film that depicted his rise to fame.
Ole Miss defensive lineman makes On3s True Freshman All-American Team
Ole Miss had one of its 2024 recruits, defensive lineman William Echoles, make On3's True Freshman All-American team. Every season, On3 releases 12 of its most exciting players on each side of the ball, with Echoles making the defensive side. The Mississippi native was a four-star recruit and the No.2...
Person accidentally texts police to 'smoke,' officer hilariously responds
A Mississippi resident accidentally texted a police officer, thinking they were messaging a friend about "smoking." The officer humorously clarified the mistake by sending a selfie with his badge, playfully stating "No cap." The Gulfport Police Department shared the amusing exchange on Facebook, advising to double-check numbers before texting.
Mother charged with kidnapping two children in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a woman was arrested for allegedly kidnapping two children. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Missing/Endangered Child Alert for a six-year-old boy and a four-year-old boy on Friday, August 16. The two boys were last seen on Thursday, August 15 around 3:00 p.m. in […]
One Arrested After Domestic Felony Man-Hunt
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A man-hunt this morning led to the arrest in part by both the Warren County Sheriffs Office and the Vicksburg Police. The Vicksburg Police Department attempted to serve a Felony Domestic warrant to an individual on Drusilla Lane today when the suspect took off on foot in the woods behind the residence. The suspect was accused of shooting into his ex-girlfriends residence.
Free Meals for All Students for the VWSD 24-25 School Year
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is pleased to announce that all students enrolled in the district will receive free meals for both breakfast and lunch for the entire 2024-2025 school year. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every student has access to nutritious meals, which are essential for academic success and overall well-being.
Pair charged with arson after house fire in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — Two individuals are accused of setting fire to a house in Amory. Amory Police arrested Orenthia Fair, 28, of Amory, and Victoria Pargo, 32, of Aberdeen. The fire happened on Thursday, Aug. 15 at a house on Hatley Road, close to East Amory Preschool. They...
Town of Terry under boil water notice due to main break
TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) - The town of Terry is without water at least until 2 p.m., as crews work to repair a water main there. A water main burst on Beasley Street Monday morning. Water for the entire town had to be shut off so repairs could be made, Alderwoman...
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi’s Dandy Dozen was named by the Clarion Ledger newspaper last week. This is the highest honor that Mississippi high school football players strive to receive. The squad is led by Mississippi’s top-rated player in Choctaw County’s Caleb Cunningham. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver is an Alabama commit. Ole Miss, MSU, Tennessee, Florida, Auburn and Arkansas all showed interest in the Ackerman native. The second-ranked player in the state is George County quarterback Deuce Knight. The 6-foot-5, 206 pounder is a Notre Dame commit, but Auburn and Ole Miss are not out of the picture. Mississippi State commits making the list were Velma Jackson defensive end Tyshun Willis (6-1, 230), Noxubee County quarterback KaMario Taylor (6-4, 205), Kemper County offensive lineman Mario Nash (6-4, 280) and Winona linebacker Tyler Lockhart (6-3, 200).
Jenkins gets promotion at Renasant Bank
Renasant recently announced that Oxford resident Ryan Jenkins was promoted to Senior Vice President, Internal Audit Senior Manager. His office is located at the Tupelo Main branch on Troy Street. “We are proud to announce Ryan’s recent promotion,” said Ron Acker, Executive Vice President and director of Internal Audit. “He has been an asset and […] The post Jenkins gets promotion at Renasant Bank appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community
NATCHEZ — A fundraising event for Christmas in Natchez brought holiday decorations and spirit to Stanton Hall on a warm August evening on Thursday. Tropical shirts and beach floaties mixed with giant nutcrackers and reindeer decorations at the Jingle and Mingle fundraiser. All event proceeds support Christmas in Natchez, which provides free activities to the […] The post JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Steve's Deli re-opening in downtown Jackson delayed again. Get the details
The long awaited re-opening of Steve's Deli has been postponed again. It has been a whirlwind couple of years at the eatery. Michael Longo, who along with Ashley Davis, is taking over ownership from Daniel Fairly, who has purchased the iconic brand in May 2023. Prior to that, Steve Long and his wife,...
Ole Miss football player Zxavian Harris arrested
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities arrested Ole Miss football player Zxavian Harris on domestic violence and obstructing arrest charges. The 20-year-old was booked into the Lafayette County jail on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18. ESPN also reported his arrest. Nothing else is known about what he’s accused of doing.
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