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Corinth Police say shooting suspect has surrendered
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) – Corinth Police said the suspect wanted in a weekend shooting has surrendered. Corinth Police Chief Landon Tucker told WTVA 9 News on Wednesday that Antonius Bean turned himself in. Authorities had been searching for him since a shooting took place at an apartment complex on...
Two teens injured after being hit by police car, Bay St. Louis chief says
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Two teenagers were hit by a Bay St. Louis Police car while it was patrolling early Wednesday morning, according to Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz. Chief Schwartz says before 1 a.m., a Bay St. Louis officer was conducting a routine patrol area...
Columbus property owners to see higher taxes in 2025
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Property owners in Columbus will have to pay higher taxes next year. The tax increase will come out to be about 18 to 21 percent for the average property owner. The Columbus City Council approved the property tax increase in a four-to-one vote last week.
GALLERY: Divine 9’s Teen Summit 2024 promotes youth empowerment
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and members of the “Divine 9” Greek organizations throughout the Miss-Lou hosted the 2024 Teen Summit event on Saturday at Natchez High School, which taught youth from all reaches of the Miss-Lou about careers and professionalism, mental health and suicide prevention, anti-bullying and conflict resolution, vaping and tobacco and social […] The post GALLERY: Divine 9’s Teen Summit 2024 promotes youth empowerment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MSU Libraries honoring Freedom Summer’s 60th anniversary
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Libraires is honoring the 60th anniversary of 1964’s Freedom Summer with a lecture from noted civil rights activist Leslie-Burl McLemore on Friday [Aug. 30]. McLemore, a founding member of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and Jackson State University professor, will speak about the historic effort...
Reed’s reveals theme, grand marshal for 2024 Tupelo Christmas parade
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Reed’s announced the theme and who the grand marshal will be for the 2024 Tupelo Christmas parade. Reed's said the Regional Rehab Center will be the grand marshal for the parade. This year’s theme is “Christmas Dreams Do Come True.”. This year's...
ECEC shows support as teacher, student undergo special surgery
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A lot of blue and green was seen at Tupelo's Early Childhood Education Center on Tuesday. Bowen Dorr was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder and was in desperate need of a liver transplant. His teacher – Holly Allgood – stepped in, was tested, and...
The Mad Hatter rebrands as The Old Henry
The bar formerly known as the Mad Hatter –– originally called The Annex –– has rebranded yet again, this time under the name The Old Henry. The decision to rebrand took place in June during a change of ownership when The Mad Hatter and Rafters, another bar on the Square, were purchased by a group of investors, beginning a new chapter for nightlife in downtown Oxford.
Eola developer: ‘It is going to happen’
NATCHEZ — Hayes Dent, one of the developers of the Eola Hotel project, told those at a press conference held by Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson on Monday afternoon, “This project is absolutely going to get done. We are absolutely committed to getting this project done. It is going to happen. I cannot tell you when […] The post Eola developer: ‘It is going to happen’ appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Belhaven University launches Pre-Law degree
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Belhaven University announced the Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law program, a new degree designed to prepare students for successful careers in law and related fields. The B.A. in Pre-Law program at Belhaven combines courses from various disciplines to foster a holistic understanding of the legal field. Students will be well-prepared for […]
The 7th Annual Oyster Bowl – Pass Christian v. Long Beach, Part 1 = History
The first week of football is upon us and the big rivalry starts the season off with two West Harrison County opponents, hoping to begin their season right. Opening their 100th official season of high school football, the Long Beach Bearcats will host the cross-town rival Pass Christian Pirates at the Lumpkin Magee Stadium in the city of Long Beach for the 7th Annual Oyster Bowl sponsored by The Gazebo Gazette (the Harrison County independent newspaper).
New schedule rotation 'suspends' some long time southern series
Football season sneak up on you? For many, the first look at the Mississippi State football schedule revealed some surprises. With Oklahoma and Texas joining the Southeastern Conference, some things had to change. A pair of new members forced adjustments to every school's regular football scheduling rotation. The good part of that is some new and unique trips will be a part of the fun. The bad part is that some longstanding series will no longer be contested on an annual basis.
Hancock County Library System mourns one of its "champions," Mary Perkins
The Hancock County Library System lost one of its many “champions” on Friday, August 23, 2024, when long-time local resident Mary Perkins (75) passed away at her home in Bay St. Louis. Mary Perkins most recently served as an emeritus member of the Library Foundation of Hancock County, an organization that she helped establish in 1995, and which still serves the local library system, and as the only non-profit library foundation in the state of Mississippi. The Library Foundation was recently selected as the 2024 recipient of the “Non-Profit of the Year” by the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, and will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala, August 29th at the Hollywood Casino.
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.
Warren County Fire Services undergoes restructuring
The Warren County Fire Services has recently undergone changes to its organizational structure. Previously, the services were comprised of six stations classified as individual nonprofits; however, those nonprofits have been combined under an umbrella organization also called the Warren County Fire Services. That organization includes an oversight board of five members serving staggered terms. The […]
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