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No.2 ranked point guard from class of 2025 hearing from Ole Miss basketball and other programs
Five-star point guard Mikel Brown Jr., an Overtime Elite prospect, has been hearing from several programs trying to get him on campus for visits. Ole Miss is one of them, and Chris Beard is working to get Brown Jr. to Oxford. Brown Jr. is ranked the No. 2 point guard...
Authorities respond to mental health crisis on Bay Bridge
Multiple agencies responded to the Bay St. Louis Bridge last Tuesday evening after a woman began experiencing what police officers called a “mental health crisis,” stopping traffic in the westbound lane for a couple of hours. “At about 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, we received a call from dispatch...
Get ready for hunting season: Jackson metro to have two outdoor shows this weekend
If you're into the outdoors, you have a big weekend ahead. Not one, but two outdoor shows are scheduled to take place in the metro area this weekend and will feature the latest in hunting, fishing and agriculture equipment. Each has more than 100 vendors and lots of things to choose from to...
Perry County School District implements new policies
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Perry County students will head back to class next week. There are some new policies and schedule changes that parents and students will need to be aware of. The Perry County School District has been on an upward trajectory in test scores and proficiency, and Perry Central High School plans […]
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder. The gunfire reportedly happened in the area of 24th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along 15th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. A woman...
Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge
NATCHEZ — Russell Handjis, 44, of Natchez has been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence and driving under the influence. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a domestic in progress on Wednesday afternoon on South Palestine Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Chevrolet truck and a 2021 Ford […] The post Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Canopy Children’s Solutions hosts 10th annual Children’s Mental Health Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Canopy Children’s Solutions knows a children’s mental health crisis exists. Their staff reports that there’s been a 30 percent increase in anxiety and depression among children in the last several years. And one in three high school girls have reported having serious thoughts of suicide. They say those types of statistics highlight the needs the need for collaboration.
Collins Fire Dept. wanting to hire new full, part-time firefighters
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department is looking for some extra firefighters. CFD has three full-time and two part-time firefighter positions open. Collins Fire Department Chief John Pope said once they are filled, he will have seven full-time and seven part-time personnel on staff. “Part-time firefighters would have...
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner The Panola County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 50th anniversary banquet on Saturday, July 28, at the Booth Event Center in Batesville. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and feature guest speaker Jermal C. Clark, a Hinds County Election Commissioner and […] The post Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner appeared first on The Panolian.
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-07-24 18:46:05. SUMMARY: Quinshon Judkins, who amassed 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns in two seasons at Ole Miss, transferred to Ohio State. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin praised him as one of college football's top players. Kiffin's coaching has led Ole Miss to consistently rank in the SEC's top four for rushing yards per game over the past four years. With 2023 showing 178 YPG, Kiffin is optimistic about replacing Judkins, highlighting the return of Ulysses Bentley and the additions of Logan Diggs and Rashad Amos. He emphasized adapting the offense to players' strengths for continued success.
Golden Triangle Dream Center builds beds for families in need
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-24 18:42:00. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center in Columbus, Mississippi, is providing beds to children in need, promoting a better night's sleep to enhance their education. John Almond, the center's director, emphasizes its mission to address community needs and support families. Volunteers like Lynn Suggs express joy in positively impacting children's lives, as seen through their smiles and newfound comfort. Parents, grateful for the assistance, share relief in no longer worrying about inadequate sleeping arrangements. The Dream Center encourages those in need of beds to reach out, reinforcing that asking for help should not be a source of shame.
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