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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 […]
Frosty Mug celebrates more than six decades of business
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - For more than six decades, Frosty Mug in Wiggins has been serving burgers and shakes with a smile. On Saturday, the establishment’s 64th birthday party went from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant is proven to be near and dear to the hearts of many long-time Wiggins residents.
Keep your pets cool during the heat this summer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the past month, we have seen extreme heat with highs often in the 90s. Taking care of yourself during the heat is important, but so is taking care of your four-legged family members. Columbus Lowndes Humane Society Manager Trudy McDanell says there are signs...
A 10-2 record may still not be enough for Ole Miss to make the College Football Playoffs
The goal for Ole Miss football in 2024 is clear: a place in the 12-team college football playoffs. The Rebels' 10-win mark seems to be a safe bet to get them in. However, I don't want to be a killjoy, but it may not be enough. With the narrative that...
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell appeared first on On3.
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.
Demolition complete on Greenwood's Midway Hotel
GREENWOOD - Demolition has finally wrapped up on Greenwood's old Midway Hotel. The hotel and connected buildings at the 200 block of Carrollton Avenue in Greenwood have been a continuing problem, since parts of the building began falling in, and onto the street. The biggest problem came earlier this year...
NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday
Kemon Hall plays for the 49ers at cornerback and grew up in Calhoun City. He returned to his hometown field Saturday to share his pro football wisdom with kids just like him. NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday. Kemon Hall...
Monday marks 135th anniversary of Sullivan-Kilrain fight
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - July 8 marks the 135th anniversary of a major heavyweight prizefight held in the Pine Belt. Some historians say it was the first great international sporting event and the last great bare-knuckle world championship. The title fight was between champion John L. Sullivan and challenger...
Richland Parks & Recreation Center hosts Pickleball Tournament
Pickleball is an increasingly popular sport not only in Mississippi but nationwide. Richland Parks & Recreation Center plans to host more events like this in the future. To continue to encourage athletes of all ages to participate.
Bookstore celebrating Halloween early as fundraiser
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Author Shoppe put the fun in fundraising Saturday by celebrating Halloween a few months early. Haunting on Front Street brought out more than a dozen vendors, costumed children and their parents. Owners say observing the holiday in the summertime was a good way to raise...
Dr. Sheena Tran shares heat safety tips for summer
TUPELO — As temperatures rise and Northeast Mississippians spend more time outdoors in the summer months, there are several ways to prevent and treat heat-related illness. Dr. Sheena Tran, a recent graduate of North Mississippi Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency program, will be working at Booneville Urgent Care, a North Mississippi Health Services clinic where physicians often treat ...
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