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MSU-involved nanobiotechnology consortium enhancing Mississippi’s healthcare
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State staff and faculty are part of a statewide team tasked with enhancing nanobiotechnology and positioning the Magnolia State as a healthcare hub. The Mississippi Nano-bio and Immuno-Engineering Consortium, which includes researchers from MSU and five other Magnolia State universities, was created to enhance research and solve...
Southern Miss' Niko Mazza picked by San Francisco Giants in eighth round of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball pitcher Niko Mazza was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round with the No. 238 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, a junior, has been a Southern Miss starter for the last two seasons. The draft pick holds a slot value of $218,600.
Petal School District undergoing leadership changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District is facing multiple leadership changes for this upcoming school year. Pending school board approval, Emily Branch will serve as the new principal of Petal Primary School. Branch is a 25-year educator who has served the district for 20 years. She was more...
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Three injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. The crash happened on Highway 84 East near Jeff Byrd Road around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said a pickup and a sedan were involved in the crash. Two people had […]
Big hole in the middle of a Mississippi street has become a frustrating obstacle
JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) -- People in a West Jackson neighborhood said they’ve been complaining for years about a big hole in the middle of a street. They said their calls to the city haven’t helped. Rashad Caston said he has fond memories growing up in a thriving Jackson...
City councilman says donors offered to fund demolition of dilapidated North Jackson hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman says private donors have approached him about funding the demolition of a dilapidated hotel along I-55 North. On Tuesday, Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote asked for an update on the city’s efforts to tear down the Hotel O, saying donors are willing to help fund its demolition.
Walls Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder of Cousin in 2023
A Walls man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday for murdering his cousin in 2023. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham was sentenced after pleading guilty in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder. On March 16, 2023,...
Years of service: City of Vicksburg recognizes 7 employees for combined 57 years
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized city employees for their years of service. Honored on Monday were Vicksburg Police Department’s Danielle Williams and Torin Nailor, each for 10 years of service; Vicksburg Police Department employee Anedra Jones and water department employee Victor Parson, […]
Adams County supervisors approve needs assessment for jail
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved funding for a needs assessment exploring the county jail. The Natchez Democrat reported Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten requested the supervisors to fund a $68,760 needs assessment for the jail. The supervisors approved the funds in a 4-1 vote on Monday, July 15. The […]
Contractors beginning work on North Jackson sinkhole, one week after 3 On Your Side report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents say contractors have started preliminary work repairing a major sinkhole in North Jackson, a week after a WLBT report. Michael Gray-Lewis said crews with Delta Constructors were on Yucca Drive Tuesday morning, where they were beginning the initial work to repair a sinkhole there. Gray-Lewis...
Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference
BROOKHAVEN — Falana McDaniel turned the tragic death of her son Mikeil McDaniel into an opportunity to make a positive difference. Her charity Mikeil D’s Hope Foundation was started to support the education of K-12 students. One of her programs is the Adopt-A-School program which provides necessary learning materials to support students who may not […] The post Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference appeared first on Daily Leader.
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
Jackson State football predicted to finish third in SWAC East; three players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Jackson State football has received its preseason predicted finish along with key players earning preseason All-SWAC honors at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Days. Head JSU football coach TC Taylor enters his second season at the helm of his alma mater after leading a successful debut...
Greg McElroy Reveals SEC Team That Will Exceed Expectations In 2024
The college football season is about a month away from kicking off. One sign is conferences holding their media day events in anticipation of the upcoming season. SEC media days are taking place this week, and the Ole Miss Rebels were one of the teams that drew attention in the first round of teams ...
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
Vicksburg graduating senior receives full-ride scholarship to Ole Miss
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Graduating senior Shacaria London’s freshman year was different than she anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic shaped her high school experience like many others. “I didn’t get the high school experience that a regular freshman would,” said London. She didn’t let that deter her. London is going on to receive a full-ride scholarship […]
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
One Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, among the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, has had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Better known by university veterinarians as Toast Malone, this turtle recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in...
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