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BB Club to feature Vicksburg and Gulf Coast metal bands tonight
VICKSBURG, MS. – Four bands, two from Vicksburg and two from the Gulf Coast, will play tonight at the BB Club in downtown Vicksburg starting at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast bands on tonight’s bill are Skulldozer (Death metal) and Dread (southern groove/thrash metal). Vicksburg locals Beneath the...
Death count reaches 8, at least 30 injured in Saturday morning bus accident on I-20
In what Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps called a “devastating” accident Saturday morning just after 1 a.m. on Interstate 20 near the Bovina exit, a passenger bus overturned in the westbound lane killing eight and injuring at least 30, local officials have confirmed. “Tragically, seven individuals lost their lives at the scene and another passed […]
Exploding the Myth of the ‘Welfare Queen’
JACKSON — Carla is a mother of two in Jackson. She cares for not only her kids but also for her mother and disabled brother. Carla, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, has been trying to find a job for a year and a half—but with no luck. She lives in an affordable housing community with a strict curfew, so ducking out of her apartment for some fresh air after 8 p.m. is off limits.
ON ITS WAY: Natchez facility sends new tower to Texas plant
NATCHEZ—Workers from three companies undertook the tedious operation Friday morning of moving a 600,000-pound, 275-foot-long steel tower from the Enerfab facility here to the Natchez Port, where it began its journey to Port Arthur, Texas. Workers at Enerfab’s Gulf Coast Fabrication Shop in Natchez engineered and manufactured the gigantic piece of steel for BASF’s plant […] The post ON ITS WAY: Natchez facility sends new tower to Texas plant appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
33rd annual Art Walk kicks off Downtown Ocean Springs festival season
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - For 33 years, artists in the city of discovery have been able to showcase their work at the annual Art Walk. Even though the weather wasn’t picture-perfect, crowds drew in. ”They show up. I mean it’s raining here, and Ocean Springs has shown up....
Jaxson Dart turns in historic 1st half against Furman, sets new career-high in touchdowns
Jaxson Dart had a 1st half to remember against Furman. The Ole Miss quarterback set a new career-high with 6 total touchdowns before the break against the Paladins. Overall, he completed 22-of-27 pass attempts and threw for 418 yards. He’s the first SEC quarterback to throw for more than 350...
Jones County ‘Get Out and Vote’ Democratic rally held Saturday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones County Democratic Executive Committee and Jones County Federation of Democratic Women held a “Get Out and Vote” rally Saturday. Organizers said they were working to get the entire community registered to vote ahead of the Oct. 5 deadline. “We’re electing a new president,”...
Mississippi State pulls off impressive trick play to take commanding lead over Eastern Kentucky
The Mississippi State Bulldogs haven’t wasted any time putting their mark on the 2024 season. On the first drive of the game, QB Blake Shapen connected with Jordan Mosley for a 65-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs their first score of the new season. The Mississippi State defense stifled...
Hub City store looking forward to Labor Day crowds
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Labor Day is not just a time to take a break. The holiday also leaves some time to shop, and folks across the Pine Belt were getting an early start on the shopping. The lines were long Saturday afternoon at E & B Discount Grocery in...
South Carolina men arrested after fight at Gulfport Airbnb leads to shots fired
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, Gulfport PD announced the arrests of three suspects on the following charges:. 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of assault on a law enforcement officer, 1 count of trafficking cocaine, 1 count of trafficking MDMA, 1 count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Ole Miss football helmet stickers honor Monte Kiffin, the late father of Lane Kiffin
OXFORD — Ole Miss football will honor Monte Kiffin, a legendary defensive coach and the father of Rebels coach Lane Kiffin, with a helmet sticker this season. Monte Kiffin, credited with the Tampa Two defense that the Buccaneers rode to their first Super Bowl title, died in July at the age of 84. ...
Tupelo’s first cat cafe closing after two years, more than 200 adoptions
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – The Twisted Whisker Cat Cafe is closing after two years. This unfortunate news was announced by the cafe via Facebook on Thursday. The post said it was no longer financially feasible for them to continue. “This was a small little family-run operation by me, my...
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