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Starkville teachers and students prepare for late-July start of school
Starkville students and teachers are preparing for the start of a new school year. Starkville teachers and students prepare for late-July start of school. Starkville students and teachers are preparing for the start of a new school year.
School board approves budget with increased tax request
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District on Tuesday approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a request for a 1 percent increase, or approximately $138,000, in ad valorem tax contributions. The district is now operating with a budget of $80,393,790, which is inflated by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief money allocated by the […] The post School board approves budget with increased tax request appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
This photo just won $500 for Mississippi woman. You could be next with monthly $500 prizes until April 2025.
With the click of her iPhone, a Mississippi woman won $500 as the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest. Mary Seni, of Natchez, was named the winner for the month of May in the monthly competition. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur...
Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform
BROOKHAVEN — The former Shipps Flower Shop is seeing some major work done to the exterior. Residents may have noticed a change to the front of the shop at 609 US51 S in Brookhaven. Last year, a banner was displayed outside the business stating intentions to open Roadside BBQ/Wine and Spirits. The building is now […] The post Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform appeared first on Daily Leader.
North Oconee baseball RHP Noah Allen makes his college decision
North Oconee baseball rising senior Noah Allen committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher re-opened his recruitment in mid-April, backing off a verbal pledge to Georgia that he made in October 2023 following the Bulldogs' coaching shift. He'll be remaining in the SEC, after receiving offers from all across the country, including the Big 12 and ACC.
Engineer: Mississippi oil field waste landfill proposal lacks detail, could be hazardous and harmful to residents
An environmental engineer and water resources expert said there is reason to fear that a proposed Mississippi oil field waste landfill could be hazardous to the surrounding region and harmful to nearby residents. Adams County resident Millicent Graning, who has been outspoken about the proposed landfill at 19 Shieldsboro Lane...
College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor was a beast on the old college football game. Now he's doing it in real life. The post College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued a statement of congratulations to Brookhaven’s Bryce Smith and 15 other students who are enrolling in a United States Service Academy this fall. “These fine students represent the future of our military,” Wicker said. “The appointments are a testament to the students’ prior and future commitment to their communities and […] The post Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies appeared first on Daily Leader.
Frederick’s Boutique set to close, Massey to retire
It was nearly impossible to get inside the doors at Frederick’s Boutique Saturday. In fact, it was a challenge to even find a parking space along Washington Street as well-wishers came out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the store and the approaching retirement of owner Norma Massey. “It was so awesome,” Massey said of […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore health care careers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) invited high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus. The event will be held on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Bledsoe receives teacher scholarship from MPE
Jaydn Bledsoe, a senior elementary education major from Richland who is a student in the Mississippi College School of Education, was recently awarded the 2024 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). The scholarship reflects the quality effort Bledsoe brings to the classroom each day, according to...
No meal charge for JDC students
Students in the Jefferson Davis School District will now be participating in the Provision 2 school program starting this school year. This program enables the school district to provide all meals at no charge to all students in Jefferson Davis County. For the district to participate in the program, a free and reduced meal application […] The post No meal charge for JDC students appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets
For nearly 20 years, Anjerrica Lee, of Prentiss, has dreamed of becoming a mom. At age 14, she was told that the odds were slim after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. But April 19, Lee’s dream came true, and she gave birth to not only one miracle baby but three. “It was […] The post Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
WATCH: Southaven restaurant requiring ID to prevent dining and dashing
Frequent dine-and-dashers lead Southaven restaurant owner to take action. A local business owner is saying enough is enough. The restaurant — Akita Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse in Southaven — is now implementing new rules that would require some customers to provide a copy of their ID.
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