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VIDEO: TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi
Tupelo Futbol Club's 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. Tupelo Futbol Club 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National...
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...
Swiss manufacturer Liebherr moving to Tupelo; to create 180 jobs by 2026
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Construction equipment manufacturer Liebherr is moving to Tupelo. The company will create 180 jobs by 2026 and potentially up to 342 jobs, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) announced on Tuesday morning, July 23. The Swiss manufacturer is moving to The HIVE Business Park. It’ll develop...
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.
HSFT Stop #22: Oak Hill Academy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — Oak Hill Academy football is entering its first year with Tom Goode as head coach. After a 3-8 season last year Goode is looking to lead a drastic turnaround and that starts with being the toughest team physically and mentally. “Along with getting in...
GT Dream Center receives funding to make big community impact
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-22 19:09:52. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center in West Point, Mississippi, has been chosen as one of eight sites for the Conserving Black Modernism Program, which allocates funds to preserve significant Black cultural sites. Executive Director Cole Bryan plans to transform Mary Holmes College into affordable housing for up to 90 families, addressing both housing needs and preserving a deteriorating building. This project, initiated in 2019, aims for completion by 2027 and highlights the importance of community compassion and support for those in need, despite potential local opposition to affordable housing initiatives.
Caledonia High School opens new $9 million gymnasium
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WTVA) – Caledonia High School has opened its new gymnasium. Local community members, students, and staff were able to walk through the new gym on Monday, viewing the new video board, scoreboards, locker rooms, and weight room. The gym is bigger than before, enhancing student opportunities in...
Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County recently received a “generous monetary donation” from Bank Plus for its continued work in the area. Habitat has been active in Brookhaven for 28 years. “Lincoln County has always had a heart for building community. The spirit of giving and the level of compassion for mankind inspires us all […] The post Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London
International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for Visit Mississippi Rochelle Hicks shared a photo of Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork and his wife Nina getting ready to take a spin in the new taxi cab in […] The post Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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