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Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research
Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. The following local students were showcased in this past spring’s symposium: Sara Boyte, of […] The post Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research appeared first on Daily Leader.
Former Engineer Arrested Over Infamous Yanky 72 Military Plane Crash Investigation
OXFORD, MS – An unsettling development has surfaced in the investigation of the 2017 military plane crash involving the KC-130 known as “Yanky 72.” The crash tragically resulted in the death of 16 service members, including fifteen Marines and one Navy Corpsman. This week, James Michael Fisher, a former employee of Warner Robins Logistics Center, was arrested in Portugal under an indictment accusing him of obstructing justice and making false statements.
City officials caution of construction assistance scam
Officials with the City of Vicksburg took to social media this week with a warning to locals about a scam circulating in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department that individuals are identifying themselves as city employees (and) offering financial assistance for construction to […]
MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement
STARKVILLE — Steve Demarais, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab, retired last week. His career working with white-tailed deer began in college although his fascination with deer started in high school. He loved hunting and fishing growing up and his first harvest of a deer was in college when he was at the University of […] The post MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi State hosting five-star guard for women’s basketball official visit
Mississippi State is hosting five-star class of 2025 guard Aubrey Beckham on an official visit this weekend, a source told Maroon and White Daily. One of the top players in the state of Georgia in the class, Beckham is No. 30 in ESPNW’s top 100 rankings. She’s the No. 2 player in the class out […] The post Mississippi State hosting five-star guard for women’s basketball official visit appeared first on On3.
These are the most prevalent disabilities in Mississippi
Despite 13% of the American population living with a disability, stigma and discrimination persist. With 44 million Americans living with some form of disability, it is more critical than ever to understand their needs. To give Americans a better idea of accommodations needed in their communities, accessiBe charted disability statistics in Mississippi using Census Bureau […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
“Rather Large Fight” Reported at Kosciusko Walmart
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Just after 10:30 Friday night Kosciusko Police were asked to help break up what was described as a “rather large fight” in the parking lot of the Kosciusko Walmart. Police who were dispatched to the scene were told about a minute later that the fight had...
Come take a ride: Magnolia Carriage Rides & Tours now open in Vicksburg
Down by the riverside, a burgundy carriage pulled by two white Percheron mules gracefully navigates the historic streets of the River City. It may sound like the beginning of a novel set in the old South, but it’s taking place today in downtown Vicksburg. Rick Joles, a native of Oak Grove, La., has launched a […]
Free Community Water Day July 13
While the Oxford City Pool is closed this summer for renovations, the Oxford Park Commission will host an event next week to cool things down for area kids. OPC will host a free Community Water Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 13 on the Stone Park baseball field. There will be plenty […] The post Free Community Water Day July 13 appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Where to get free fries for National French Fry Day in the Jackson, MS, area
National French Fry Day is celebrated annually on July 12, but some deals often last through the entire month, and what better way to celebrate than with free fries. McDonald's and other large franchises all over the world are giving customers a complimentary order of fries in honor of National French Fry Day.
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