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Habitat recipient praises God, receives keys to Verona home
TUPELO — Kimberly Ledbetter said her faith and her family got her through the process of homeownership and construction of her home with Habitat for Humanity. In fact, it is written into the walls of her new home. Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for its first house of the year, Friday morning. The house, located on Fifth Street in Verona, was built almost ...
Audit for FY22 presented to Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The audit for Fiscal Year 2022 was presented to the Jackson City Council during a special meeting on Thursday. Some of the councilmembers were concerned that the city isn’t properly investing taxpayers’ money and that receiving delayed audits puts the city behind the eight ball. Fidelis Malembeka, chief financial auditor for […]
Ripley's James Storey receives prestigious community service award
James Storey has lived his life by a simple creed: “We all can serve, and we all can give back.” Storey is best known for his critical role in one of the biggest wins in Ole Miss football history. He was a senior running back when the Rebels met No. 3-ranked Notre Dame in Jackson in 1977. Storey caught two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter, and Ole Miss ...
Boil water notice issued in area of Vick Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – In response to a water main repair, the City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice,’ affecting citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Vick Road, spanning north to School Road, and from Highway 49, spanning east to Walter Smith Road. Additionally,...
What we are expecting to see from Louisville's jamboree this weekend
This is a jamboree that we look to cover every year. There are some great players who show up to this jamboree. A lot of Mississippi State prospects play at this event. It is a great chance for us to get a look at several guys in one setting. Let's check it out.
DECEMBER 21, 2024: MICHIGAN AT OLE MISS IN A PLAYOFF MATCHUP; ONE EXPERT PREDICTS IT— BY BILLY WATKINS
I posed the question to Ole Miss senior offensive lineman Caleb Warren: Can you imagine what Oxford would be like if the Rebels were hosts of a playoff game a few days before Christmas?. He paused several seconds before answering. “Well, honestly I hadn’t even thought about that possibility until...
Gift of Life: Tupelo teacher is set to donate part of her liver to save her student's life
Tupelo teacher Holly Allgood is donating a piece of her liver to her student Bowen Dorr who desperately needs it. Gift of Life: Tupelo teacher is set to donate part of her liver to save her student's life. Tupelo teacher Holly Allgood is donating a piece of her liver to...
FR. LOUIS LOHAN SUNSET DINNER CRUISE OCT 19th
Fr. Louis Lohan will be guest of honor at a fundraiser for St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on Saturday, October 19th. A “Sunset Dinner Cruise with Fr. Louis Lohan” will offer guests an opportunity to enjoy fellowship with the beloved priest, along with a catered dinner, live music and a beautiful South Mississippi evening on the water. The two-hour cruise boards at 6:30pm at the Ship Island dock in Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. Tickets are $125 per person. Space is limited.
Beach Bucket Clean Up Idea Gets a "Thumbs Up" from Locals
Ocean Springs residents are finding something white and new along Front Beach in recent days, and social media is buzzing about it all. If you have passed by Front Beach then you have probably seen the funky wooden stand with white ACE HARDWARE buckets hanging, then lining the seawall. No....
U.S. Army Could Return to Tunica Once More
TUNICA, Miss–.The U.S. Army may be interested in returning to Tunica for more training maneuvers. Last week’s exercise with the 101st Airborne Division was considered a success by Marie Warner, Airport manager. “We had several news outlets run stories on the events. These continue to spread and make...
City of Clarksdale Considers Ordering Solar-Powered Surveillance Cameras
CLARKSDALE, Miss.–The City of Clarksdale is considering buying some solar-powered surveillance cameras that could be installed anywhere in the city. “No wires, no power, no internet needed,” said Frederick Wilson, with Wilson Technologies at a Thursday budget hearing in front of the city’s Board of Commissioners. “So on your cameras you can have a defined area for illegal dumping. If someone goes in that area it will send you a notification.”
Mississippi State Celebrates Five Years of Global Food Security Innovation
In a celebratory gathering on August 22, Mississippi State University (MSU) marked a milestone in the fight against global hunger and poverty: five years of success through the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish. This effort, managed by MSU’s Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, has been at the forefront of improving global health and sustainability through aquaculture. The event was marked by an announcement of a five-year grant extension that added $15 million in funding.
Giving Up Retirement Community Status, Wanting Help With Abandoned Properties, & Bridge Repairs
Clinton will give up Certified Retirement Community status. The road signs encouraging older people to move to Clinton could be coming down soon. The City is reallocating the money it budgets annually to recruit retirees under the Welcome Home Mississippi program. Clinton had been one of fourteen cities authorized to post signs touting themselves as “certified retirement communities.” Now, there are twelve, after Tupelo pulled out of the program, followed by Clinton.
Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart Responds To Criticism From Anonymous SEC Coach
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart disagrees with any criticism of his arm strength. The senior finished third in the SEC in passing last season after throwing for 3,364 yards with 23 touchdowns to five interceptions and adding eight scores on the ground. The former four-star helped lead the Rebels to their first 11-win season in program history and elected to forgo the NFL and return for a final season in Oxford. Dart took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night to respond to a tweet that featured a quote from an SEC coach. The anonymous staffer was asked by ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about Dart as an NFL prospect. "I don't know that his arm is as big as some in the league," the coach said, according to Rittenberg.
Tupelo officials mull garage, carport ordinance to tackle clogged neighborhood streets
TUPELO — Tupelo officials are considering an ordinance that would require all new homes over a certain size to include garages or carports, depending on space. Assistant City Attorney Stephen Reed presented the proposed change to the development code during a Monday evening work session that included members of the Tupelo Planning Committee. If passed, the code change would require all new ...
Mississippi officials saw the Jackson water crisis coming — and did nothing
In the summer of 2015, officials in Jackson, Mississippi sent the state a series of water samples taken at different locations throughout the city’s public water system. Residents had complained for weeks about the low pressure in their taps, and the city wanted to test the distribution system to check for possible contamination. Sure enough, regulators in the Mississippi State Department of Health, or MSDH, identified elevated lead levels in the water supply. But rather than immediately informing the city about the public health risk, they sat on the data for half a year. Unwittingly, residents continued to drink toxic water.
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