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Volleyball season kicks off with three games, rule change
With just a couple of weeks before the 2024 volleyball season starts up for the Rebels, here is a look at the first three games of the season and an important rule change. NCAA volleyball players will have to adapt to a new rule this season. Players are allowed to make contact with the ball twice if they are passing it to a teammate, rather than once.
Community Cancer Benefit To Be Held For Hattiesburg Woman Battling Cancer
A community cancer benefit for a Hattiesburg woman battling cancer is happening this weekend. The event is to help Jessica Walters Thurmond. It will be held on August 31st, from 1 pm to 6 pm, at The Moose Lodge, located at 308 W Hills Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The event...
Pavilion Rental Fee to Double under Mayor’s Proposal
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The recent proposed increase to rental rates for the City Pavilion and The Ardis T. Williams Auditorium, made in an announcement last week by Mayor Flaggs will be an increase of between $100 and $250. The proposed rental fee for the City Pavilion is $200, a...
Ole Miss, Dart have bevy of receiving targets led by Harris, transfer Wells
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart has dangerous targets all across the board, when they’re healthy. He can fling it deep to Tre Harris or Antwane Jr. “Juice” Wells, or find tight end Caden Prieskorn or Jordan Watkins. The list goes on. The sixth-ranked Rebels enter the season without star tailback Quinshon Judkins, but with arguably the deepest and best collection of […]
Pass Aldermen Vote to Stop Walkway Project After First Phase
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Following the recognition of three officers from the Pass Christian Police Department for saving a domestic violence situation, the city Board of Aldermen unanimously voted (5-0) to halt the four phase pedestrian walkway at the regular meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Phase I of the Project was approved to allow the completion.
St. Dominic using new tool to detect sepsis in patients
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson announced a major advancement in healthcare with the implementation of the IntelliSep test in its emergency department. According to the hospital, the diagnostic tool allows for the early detection and treatment of sepsis in Mississippi. Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in hospitals across the nation. “As the first facility in […]
Invasive plant discovered in Neshoba County
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An invasive plant was discovered in Neshoba County. According to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD), giant salvinia was recently found just north of the Pearl River in Neshoba County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said giant salvinia is an exotic fern from South America that invades […]
Pre-Season Preview: Meridian Wildcats
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Wildcats are entering their season under new head coach Shelton Gandy. This marks Gandys 35th year of coaching. The Wildcats have had a lot of change this off-season. From a new coach to a new field this season is already surrounded by excitement. Coach Gandy...
Pam’s Gym and Tonic hosts Beach Boot Camp in Ocean Springs
There’s a workout with a twist on Front Beach in Ocean Springs… Beach Boot Camp!. The boot camp features unique workouts with an emphasis on teamwork and community. It’s put together by Pamela Dowell, studio owner of Pam’s Gym and Tonic in Ocean Springs, who explained why she started the camp.
John's Tuesday Evening Forecast - Very isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible on our Wednesday
Very isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible on our Wednesday. Little bits and pieces of low pressure over the next several days will give us some slight chances for some rainfall.
McComb shooting victim found deceased in ditch
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are investigating after a man was found deceased in a ditch. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said officers responded to the call near the intersection of North Cherry Street and Avenue G just before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27. According to Cloy, the victim had been shot. He […]
Chargers, Commodores, United Way team up for Crosstown Classic
As part of the annual football rivalry between the Lafayette Commodores and Oxford Chargers, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County has again teamed up with Lafayette County School District and Oxford School District for the Crosstown Classic United Way Challenge. With a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday, the Oxford Chargers and Lafayette Commodores will compete […] The post Chargers, Commodores, United Way team up for Crosstown Classic appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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