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July sunset photo contest winner announced
NATCHEZ — The silhouette of a mighty oak against the glow of a golden Natchez sunset makes the July winner of the amateur sunset photo contest a standout among the rest. “Oak Shining on Broadway” by Helen Smith of Natchez has been named the winner of the July contest, with still plenty of time left […] The post July sunset photo contest winner announced appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
West Point elementary principal selected for overseas program
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – A West Point elementary school principal has been selected for a program that will take her overseas. South Side Elementary School Principal Lucy McKellar is one of 40 administrators across the country chosen to go to the United Kingdom to participate in the Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program.
Celebrating National Potato Day with Willy B’s Steakhouse
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Willy B’s Steakhouse joined Studio 3 to celebrate National Potato Day!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.
Treasured Mississippi burger joint receives and upgrade
Ask anyone in Vicksburg where you can get the biggest and juiciest hamburger, and you are likely to hear the words “Mamma’s Super Burgers” top the list. After all, the restaurant’s longtime slogan is “You Bite the Meat Before the Bun.”. Mamma’s Super Burger, located...
Ole Miss, Southern Miss basketball to return to Mississippi Coast Coliseum for 2024 non-conference matchup
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As the non-conference slate for the 2024-2025 NCAA basketball season was announced on Monday, Ole Miss and Southern Miss are set to return to the Coast for a matchup at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Rebels and the Golden Eagles will meet in Biloxi for the...
Proposed budget raises County worker wages, tax levy should decrease
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote presented his recommended Lincoln County budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Monday morning. The Board of Supervisors voted to accept the recommended budget and will hold an official public hearing on Sept. 3, 2024 at 9 a.m. Overall assessment of properties went up which means the expected revenues have […] The post Proposed budget raises County worker wages, tax levy should decrease appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jackson City Council approves date for Ward 2 special election. See when
Five days after the resignation and conviction of former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee, the Jackson City Council has set a date for a special election to fill the vacant seat. In an unanimous vote, the council approved Tuesday, Oct. 1, as the date of the Ward 2 special election. If a run-off election is necessary, that date will be Tuesday, Oct. 22. ...
MSU’s EcoCAR team visits MCC to recruit and show the future of fuel efficient vehicles
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi State University’s EcoCAR team is hitting the recruitment trail in hopes of recruiting some new members. Mississippi State is one of nearly a dozen teams in North America competing to create the most fuel-efficient car. This student-led team was at Meridian Community College today,...
Police: Young man tried to rob store twice within 15 minutes in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) — Police claim a man tried to rob a business twice in less than 15 minutes in West Point. Travonte Dixon, 23, is accused of trying to steal $3,000 worth of merchandise from a Hibbett Sports store. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18. Dixon...
Pete Golding to call Ole Miss defense from the coaches booth in 2024. He explains why.
It's been a while since current Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding has called a game from the press box and/or coaches booth. He wasn't able to during his five seasons with Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide due to an internal staff rule. Now that the NCAA has...
Holmes delivers good news to Supervisors
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes had good news for supervisors Monday morning. Bridges in the county were making considerable progress. Holmes updated District 4 Supervisor Eli Ferguson on the progress of bridge replacement in his district. The bridge being replaced is on Auburn Road. “We will break concrete cylinders tomorrow. The plan is […] The post Holmes delivers good news to Supervisors appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage
MEXICO CITY – With summer workouts wrapped in Oxford, freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage as the Bamako, Mali, native is representing her home country from August 19-25 at the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico City. Thienou is no stranger...
Broadway in Jackson advocates for Thalia Mara Hall repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with Broadway in Jackson said they were recently notified by the City of Jackson about early microbial growth at Thalia Mara Hall. Last week, Broadway in Jackson officials traveled to the capital city to advocate for proper care and repair of the venue. “We have made ourselves available and are […]
Hattiesburg airport receives $1.5 million grant for taxiway expansion
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg’s Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport received a $1,574,496 grant on Monday, August 19 to improve an existing taxiway and to construct a new taxiway. The city said the grant is from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund. The project, which includes a $334,989 match from the […]
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