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UMMC takes heart patient from lethal diagnosis back to athletic powerhouse
Sixty-one years old this month, Montyne “Tina” King Clay is as much of an athlete as she’s ever been. When she isn’t running a marathon, playing sports, or taking classes at Orange Theory, she’s coaching women in her community. Despite her bill of excellent health,...
Ergon breaks ground on new Flowood facility as it celebrates 70 years of business
In 1954, Leslie B. Lampton, Sr., started Lampton Oil Company with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck, and a one room building in Jackson, Mississippi. Lampton Oil would become Ergon. From humble beginnings, Ergon grew to one of Mississippi’s largest employers and a global industry leader. 70 years later, Ergon employs over 4,200 people. 1,200 of those jobs are located in Mississippi.
“Katherine’s Army” raises over $50,000 to support St. Patrick student-athlete Katherine Adams in her fight against Ewing Sarcoma
St. Patrick catholic high school student-athletes are known as the “Fighting Irish”. One of their very own, Katherine Adams, has been fighting the ultimate battle of cancer. When you are in a community like the one she is in with the Fighting Irish, her friends, and her family, Katherine knows that she is never fighting alone.
Petal gymnast signs with collegiate team
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) -Braden Mann is a graduate of Petal High School, and has been training in gymnastics since he was a child. Mann recently signed with the Kansas City United Men’s Gymnastics team. The Kansas City United Team is one of 11 teams that do gymnastics outside of...
Around $223,000 raised during Dance Like The Stars
Dance Like The Stars marked 19 years of raising money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi Saturday night. Around $223,000 raised during Dance Like The Stars. Dance Like The Stars marked 19 years of raising money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi Saturday night.
Dailon Huskey Steps Down as St. Al Football Announcer
VICKSBURG, Miss. – After twenty years under the Friday night lights in announcer’s booths across the state, Dailon Huskey is trading in his announcer’s headset for a stadium cushion. His daughter, Darcy, is a sophomore at RCEC, and plays clarinet in Warren Central’s Big Blue Band, and he wants to spend his Friday evenings in the bleachers supporting his daughter.
Ole Miss football land another wide receiver from the transfer portal
How many wide receivers are too many? Lane Kiffin believes there is no limit, grabbing another from the transfer portal this weekend. Former Utah State receiver Micah Davis committed to Ole Miss after visiting Oxford over the weekend. Davis was able to enter the transfer portal due to the firing...
Citywide pep rally ushers in new school year (with photo gallery)
The parking lot of Vicksburg Mall was jammed full of spectators Saturday afternoon as local high schools came together for the first citywide pep rally since 2015 and hyped up the crowd in a community effort to kick off the 2024-25 right. Bands, cheerleaders and dance teams from Vicksburg High School and Warren Central High […]
Pt. 2 "On the Record" with Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway
Republished in The Record on August 4, 2024. This news write up was initially published on April 19, 2024. The Ocean Springs Record Newspaper staff spoke with Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway again about the current list of Capital Improvement Projects, and other developments in the City that are on the planning grid.
Community fair in Moss Point making resources more accessible to families
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, Moss Point residents had the opportunity to get various resources available to them at a community fair. Instead of families having to visit different locations for information, the fair brought dozens of services to one common area. The Jackson County Coalition for Children...
Intriguing position battle to watch for in Ole Miss Football fall camp
The biggest position battle for the Ole Miss Rebels is not one the one you would think it would be heading into 2024. It is the backup quarterback battle between redshirt sophomore Walker Howard and freshman Austin Simmons. The unquestioned started for Lane Kiffin’s Rebels in 2024 will be Jaxson...
NMMC Children's Clinic nurse practitioner shares back to school health information for parents
TUPELO — As students head back to school across Northeast Mississippi, it's important that children have received their yearly checkup and are up to date on vaccinations. Lauren Parrish, a pediatric nurse practitioner at the NMMC Children's Clinic, said her office does well-child checks year-round, but there is typically an influx through the summer, particularly with children entering seventh ...
Oxford native qualifies for Olympic pole vault final
PARIS (WLBT) – Saturday, Oxford native and former Ole Miss pole vaulter Sam Kendricks qualified for the Olympic pole vault final. Kendricks cleared 5.75 meters in the qualification round, which was tied for the top mark, and good enough to qualify for the finals on Aug. 5. The pole vault final will start at noon central time on Monday.
Doctors are concerned after first severe West Nile Virus case in the state; find out how to prevent the virus
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Now is the time to start thinking about protection against West Nile Virus. According to Dr. Thomas Dobbs at UMMC, August and September are the worst months for the mosquito-borne virus in Mississippi. With the first case in the state coming last month, Dr. Dobbs and...