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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.
No rain but plenty of heat
Temperatures are back in the 70s Monday morning with clear skies. Expect a scorching hot next couple of days. Highs will range between the mid to upper 90s this afternoon with real feel values between 105 and 115. Tonight, temperatures will return to the mid 70s with highs stretching between...
Junior Auxiliary of Laurel continues Secret Meals for new school year
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Junior Auxiliary is ready to start up its annual Secret Meals program for the new school year. The organization serves all elementary schools in Jones County and Laurel, packing nutritious snack bags for students who are food insecure. The bag contains about 11 non-perishable items...
Death investigation begins after child dies at childcare center in Walthall Co.
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A death investigation has begun in Walthall County after a child died at a childcare center. According to Walthall County Coroner Chris Blackwell, a young male child was found unresponsive at TLC Daycare and Learning Center in Tylertown. The chief deputy for the Walthall County...
City Gear hosts 6th annual Cutz 4 Kids back-to-school event
City Gear hosted its sixth annual "Cutz 4 Kids" back-to-school event. This campaign has been held at select City Gear locations since July 27, including the Aug. 4 event in Jackson. Contina Jones, a mother who attended the event, says it's a great way to get trendy clothing items for...
Quitman High School’s TV Broadcasting class competes in Nationals
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - In late June, Quitman High School’s TV Broadcasting competed at TSA nationals in Orlando, FL. This all started in April when they competed in Mississippi’s state competition. Four students, Slater Adams, Jamei McGhee, William Patrick, and Dillon turner won first place for audio podcasting and music.
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.
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...
Entergy makes $20 million grant to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Through the expansion of Entergy’s The Power of Prosperity program, the donation will support HBCUs and students with...
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.