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Troy among others to receive grants from ADEM
The City of Troy was among others to benefit from a $2.5 million grant by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) from the Alabama Recycling Fund. The funds were awarded on the first day of the Alabama Recycling Coalition’s Annual Conference and Expo, Aug. 26-28. “These grants will...
Demopolis football shows support for Lulu Gribbin
The Demopolis High School football team showed their support for Lulu Gribbin and her family on Aug. 23 when they presented the Spartans with a $500 check to give to the family. Prior to the game, Demopolis showed their generosity by handing over the donation, a result of a recently...
What’s Happening: August 30-September 2
You have a lot of ways to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend in the River Region!. You can head to Montgomery Whitewater for a special festival. Like football? Catch the Tuskegee Golden Tigers in the Red Tails Classic. If music is more your thing, don’t miss the HBCU Concert...
Dallas County vs. Keith Middle-High School football live stream, TV – Friday, August 30
We have an interesting high school clash in Orrville, AL on Friday, August 30 (kicking off at 7:00 p.m. CT), with Keith Middle-High School hosting Dallas County High School. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorsed Shomari Figures for U.S. House 2nd Congressional District during a press conference on Tuesday in Montgomery. Reed, a Democrat like Figures, said it was important to elect leaders who would advance equality, justice, and economic opportunity, particularly in the face of challenges to the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights […]
Former Lauderdale Co. teacher charged with making terroristic threats
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A former Lauderdale County teacher has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats on social media. Daniel Christian Johnson, 36, formerly taught at Clarkdale. Sheriff Ward Calhoun said Johnson was arrested after the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and Meridian Police Department partnered with the FBI...
Screening of “Sing Sing” at Auburn University sparks deep discussion on prison reform
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Tuesday, August 20th, Redemption Earned, in partnership with the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project and The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, hosted an impactful screening of A24 Films’ upcoming release, Sing Sing, on the campus of Auburn University. This compelling film, based on a true story, explores the lives of incarcerated men who form a theater group, finding solace and purpose amid the harsh realities of prison life.
Warning about child predators on internet issued by Mississippi U.S. Attorney
As kids return to school, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi launched an on-line video public service announcement (PSA) designed to raise awareness about the increasing number of child predators seeking to exploit children on the internet. The PSA video, which is available on-line, features...
Thursday night high school matchup: Raleigh vs. Bay Springs pregame notes
Tonight is week one of the Mississippi High School Sports Association 2024 football season and our GenesPage.com team is hitting a few stops around the state. Steve Robertson is headed for Tupelo tomorrow night, while I will be at Louisville vs. West Point. But I'm not waiting for Friday to watch some hard-hitting high school action!
N.H. Pilate Middle School receives “Healthy School” Grant
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The N.H. Pilate Middle School earned the title “Healthy School” in recognition of implementing exemplary school health and wellness initiatives and programs. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation announced the N.H. Pilate Middle School in Newton, as a 2024 Healthy School...
Canes beat Clarke County 23-15, set sights on Chickasaw
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coming off its season-opening win over Clarke County, Flomaton is setting its sights on Chickasaw tomorrow night on the road. The Hurricanes defeated then Class 2A No. 6 CCHS 23-15 on Aug. 22 in a Thursday night opener. FHS head football coach Doug Vickery...
Investigation launched after truck found abandoned in Mississippi creek
Mississippi authorities are investigating after an abandoned truck was found stuck in a Mississippi creek. The Brookhaven Daily Leader reports that deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a potential incident Thursday morning on Zetus Road involving a blue Ford F-150 found in McCall Creek, just north of the former low-water bridge.
Library in Meridian offers free tech classes with MSU in September
The Meridian-Lauderdale Public Library is partnering with Mississippi State University's technology outreach center to help folks unlock their digital potential with a free hands-on technology class. Each Thursday in September they will teach skills from computer basics to online safety and security. The first class will be held September 5...
School officials host ribbon cutting for Meridian Wildcats' jumbotron
Ray Stadium was full of excitement this morning during the official unveiling of the new state-of-the-art jumbotron. All of the sponsors displayed on the new scoreboard showed up to support, like the City of Meridian itself. “This is a part of Meridian, this is a staple of Meridian, and this...
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