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Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
Varicose veins aren't just a superficial issue. They can signal more serious health problems.
TUPELO — Warm weather means more people are wearing shorts, drawing attention to unsightly varicose veins, which are more than a superficial issue. They're often a sign of a more serious problem. Dr. Raymond Orgler, a general surgeon who specializes in vein care at the North Mississippi Medical Center Vein Center, regularly treats patients with varicose veins and a range of other venous ...
Jobs at Maximus in Hattiesburg tied to future of federal contract
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The future of jobs at the Maximus call center in Hattiesburg is uncertain according to the company’s CEO. Approximately 600-700 people are employed at Maximus as part of a federal contract. “In Hattiesburg, we are pleased to serve the Department of Health and Human Services...
Happy Tails: Local media company employee adopts dog after escaping from home three times
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Once upon a time at M2Media in Gulfport, a graphic designer named Brian Treadaway sat behind his computer every day making sure work was being done. “We’re building stories and ads for the magazine and graphic designs and contacting customers,” Brian Treadaway said. Brian...
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Admits He Was Initially Recruited at Different Position
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, unfortunately, found himself on the wrong end of several big hits in 2023. With the help of a few gentle reminders from his mom, taking better care of his body appears to be something Dart plans to work on this coming college football season. During an ...
City of Canton selected as location for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Canton was selected as the location for the new Alcoholic Beverage and Control warehouse. According to Joey Deason with the Madison County Economic Development Authority, the Department of Finance and Administration purchased the land for around $980,000. The property is just over 32...
Utica police search for suspect accused of arson
UTICA, Miss. — The Utica Police Department said it is searching for a suspect who burned down a popular convenience store calledPit Stop on Sunday morning. The community said it is in a tough position because the store was one of the only places where people could buy groceries.
New liqour store coming to Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — A new liquor store could be coming to Brookhaven. The potential liquor store will not be located on US51 or Brookway Boulevard. According to a legal notice published in the weekend issue of The Daily Leader, Ravinder Kaur of Broohaven applied for a package retailer permit. The notice states the business will be […] The post New liqour store coming to Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools
Students and their parents in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are reminded to make sure they know and follow the schools’ policies regarding cell phone use – or risk having their phones taken away. In Oxford, students may have a phone but it must remain out of sight and turned off. Any cell […] The post Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
USM Students Embark on Unforgettable Atlantic Research Cruise
Imagine being a part of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030 and contributing to improving navigation, disaster preparedness, and environmental protection. Four students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) boarded the Nancy Foster R/V student cruise this summer to learn hands-on techniques within the blue economy with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Genesis and Light Center wraps up summer camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, we’re spotlighting the Genesis and Light Center as they wrap up the last week of summer camp. “It’s the type of environment where you can have fun and you don’t have to worry about people messing with you or bullying you,” said Paris Cohen. Kids from kindergarten through 9th […]
Retaining wall collapses between Meridian businesses
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A retaining wall collapsed beside businesses on Bonita Drive Monday. The wall is located on the side of Popeyes restaurant, next to Bonita Wine & Liquor. The businesses are still open. It’s likely the wall eroded over time and recent heavy rain contributed to its collapse....
Vicksburg 200 Committee announces kickoff event for July 29
Together with the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Vicksburg 200 Committee is previewing a year of celebratory bicentennial events with a special kickoff happening in Washington Street Park (Washington Street, between Jackson Street and Grove Street) Mon., July 29 at 9 a.m. The event date is significant in that […]
Clinton students return to class for 2024-25 school year
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. “We’re excited. It’s going to be fun. It’s a little bit sad to think it’s our last first day, but made some fun memories last night. And it’s going to be fun today,” said a Clinton High […]
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