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Liebherr investing $176 million, creating 180 new jobs in Lee County
The Liebherr-Logistics GmbH in Oberopfingen serves the sales and service of the Liebherr Group worldwide. (Photo from Liebherr) Liebherr said it plans to expand its logistics network for the North and South American continents with a state-of-the-art spare parts logistics center in Tupelo’s Hive Business Park. The Mississippi Development...
Bridge connecting Pontotoc, Tupelo reopened
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A bridge connecting Pontotoc and Tupelo has reopened. The bridge over Mubby Creek on West Main Street had been closed due to construction, but reopened on Monday, according to Pontotoc County engineer Mike Falkner.
Suspect in 2019 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a 2019 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning’s murder trial was expected to start July 22 in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County. Manning was charged with capital murder, carjacking, and aggravated assault in...
Scattered rain continues through the week
It is going to be a rainy week with more scattered showers and thunderstorms. Today we started the morning off soggy for some and we will see more thunderstorms by the afternoon. Most places will see about a half inch of rain to an inch, but higher amounts within thunderstorms. Some isolated activity remains possible as we wrap up the work week, but the rain for the weekend is not as widespread.
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...
Josh Pate predicts an SEC Championship Game without the Georgia Bulldogs
At last week's SEC Media Days, we saw plenty of talk when former Alabama head coach Nick Saban dropped his SEC Championship Game prediction. Leaving out the Crimson Tide after being head coach there for 18 years clearly showed he would not be biased as he transitions to analyst. Another...
One person killed in rollover wreck on Mississippi interstate
One person was killed in a wreck on the Mississippi interstate Monday afternoon. Officials say 63-year-old Sammy Townes was killed in a crash on Interstate 55 north of Oakland Monday afternoon. WTVA in Tueplo reports that officials with the Yalobusha County Coroner’s Office were called to the scene shortly after...
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).
New court date set for Herrington trial; Jurors will be brought in from outside county
Hearing to seal case files set for Thursday The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., received a new trial date Monday and he will face jurors from outside of Lafayette County. Herrington was arrested on July 22, 2022, and charged with Lee’s murder. He was indicted on […] The post New court date set for Herrington trial; Jurors will be brought in from outside county appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Belhaven University Announces Dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024
Belhaven University Announces Dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024. July 22, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) - Alumni, students, parents, and families will share memories, build new traditions, enjoy special events, and reunite during Belhaven’s Homecoming and Family Weekend, September 27-29, 2024. There will be a wide variety of activities...
Behind the Business: Awesome Deals Flea Market
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - What was once a yard sale is now a full-time business for Bill Spurlin. “We just started buying and reselling, and it wasn’t a matter of months we bought out the people in the largest buildings,” he explains. Now in Long Beach —...
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