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HEADS UP: Gulfport man on the run after fleeing scene of domestic dispute
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for Brian Gerrod Anderson of Gulfport, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook on Sunday. According to officials, the search is ongoing in the area of I-10 near Exit 16. Anderson fled the...
Trio of Pine Belt hospitals among 32 honored by American Heart Association
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thirty-two Mississippi hospitals, including three in the Pine Belt, got a thumbs up from the American Heart Association for efforts to improve treatment of heart disease and stroke. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Covington County Hospital in Collins and Marion General Hospital in Columbia were...
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
Previewing South Carolina's 2024 schedule: Ole Miss
After taking Akron in Week 4 of the 2024 season, South Carolina will enter a bye week and will remain at Williams-Brice Stadium the next week as it welcomes Ole Miss to Columbia on Oct. 5. South Carolina and Ole Miss have played twice since 2018 but the Rebels have...
Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
Percy Quin State Park to reopen with new renovations
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the grand re-opening of Percy Quin State Park in McComb. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 2, the park will host a social in the all-new camp store, followed by a special program and unveiling of the new campground. […]
Community Gathers to Help Local Students "Thrive in School"
Community organizations are coming together in Ocean Springs to help offset the cost of getting kids ready for school this year, and parents say they are "grateful and relieved" for the financial help. The first day of school for students in the Ocean Springs School District is Friday, August 2,...
Vicksburg Native Ellis Nassour Returns for Book Signing July 22 – 26
VICKSBURG, Miss – Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, is a Vicksburg native. He returns home July 22-26 for signing events/readings for his new book, Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the. Worldwide Musical Phenomenon. The book channels Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s controversial 45rpm record that...
Pedestrian hit, killed near Shannon
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A pedestrian was hit and killed in Lee County Saturday night. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident occurred on County Road 154 near Shannon around 9:30 p.m. The sheriff’s office said that the person hit was taken to the hospital where...
VIDEO: Homeschool athletic program, Tupelo Titans finally approved to play public school teams
Tupelo Titans is a homeschool athletic program that gives kids the opportunity to play organized sports. It started back in 2020, four years later it's approved as a competitor to public school teams. Tags. Localnow. Homeschool athletic program, Tupelo Titans finally approved to play public school teams. Tupelo Titans is...
Ole Miss' answer to Judkins transfer may already be on roster in form of Ulysses Bentley
Ole Miss lost star running back Quinshon Judkins to the NCAA transfer portal over the off-season. You win some some and you lose some, we reckon. Judkins was a star for a reason. In two seasons at Ole Miss, Judkins tied Deuce McAllister's school record with 14 career 100-yard rushing games and set school single season records in 2022 with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He was named first-team All-SEC for the 2022 and 2023 seasons and was named CBS Sports' national freshman of the year in 2022.
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
Utica gas station burns down after fire breaks out
UTICA, Miss. — The Utica Fire Department is investigating after a gas station in the rural Hinds County area burned down. According to Jordan Lyons, the Utica volunteer assistant fire chief, firefighters got the call shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday to the Pit Stop gas station on East Main Street.
RKA Construction celebrates new office
RKA Construction celebrated its new office in Oxford with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Oxford and Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Ryan Anderson explained the company’s history which began in 2011 in Memphis. RKA Construction has been dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and customer service for both residential and commercial construction projects. They […] The post RKA Construction celebrates new office appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Gardner Watson property sold, contents up for grabs
TUPELO – Inside what was once the Gardner Watson Ice and Video store on Rankin Boulevard Extended in Tupelo are the remnants of the business that once had just about everything — appliances, videocassettes, and, of course, ice. But Charlie and Peggy Gardner Watson, who are both in the 80s, are ready to let it all go. In fact, they have to get rid of the remaining contents, as they've sold the ...
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