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The 8th annual Back 2 School Celebrity Basketball Game in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The start of the school year is coming soon, and on Sunday in Vicksburg, the Young Executives organization decided the best way to bring in the new school year is with some basketball. The Warren Central gym was packed with students, parents, and athletes for the...
The C.U.T. Above taking applications to help ‘Keep Jackson Beautiful’
JACKSON, Miss. — Members of Jackson neighborhood associations have told the city that they want to help keep their city beautiful. In response, the city’s Solid Waste Division has organized The C.U.T. Above Program. “As people have asked how they can help, they’ve organized a program that allows...
Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a second mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of West […] The post Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Councilman reacts to Jackson mayor saying water takeover was effort to 'make city no longer Black'
While other council members shied away, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote called Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's comments made in a secret recording an "overreach" and "adversarial." In June, a secret recording of Lumumba came to light during the wrongful termination trial of Mary Carter, the city's former deputy director of water operations who was fired in 2022. Carter was secretly recording the mayor while they were both discussing "alarming drops in pressure" the city's...
Deion Sanders Jr. praises Lane Kiffin for bashing Paul Finebaum
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum and Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin have an interesting relationship. Finebaum makes no apologies when it comes to slamming coaches. He even said recently these past few months since Nick Saban retired from Alabama he’s needed to find a new target and may have found one in Kiffin.
Boil Water Notice issued in Porterville
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Porterville Water Association issued a Boil Water Notice Monday. It affects customers on Howard Johnson Road, Kemper Springs Road and Terry Road, due to a line break. Boil-Water Notices: Precautions to Take. If you are under a boil-water notice. Do not drink tap water.
Estranged husband of Latasha Crump Coleman killed in shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the estranged husband of a missing woman was killed during a shooting at a gas station. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. According to Wade, 48-year-old Derrick Coleman and 37-year-old Jasvir Singh were […]
Meet the six new principals heading up DeSoto County Schools this year
DeSoto County Schools start August 1, and so does the tenure of a few new principals. Six schools have appointed six new principals for the 2024-25 school year. All six already have lengthy tenures in DeSoto County Schools, and all have prior experience as either an assistant principal or principal.
NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show the chances of rain are not going away any time soon. The National Weather Service warns localized heavy rainfall in southwest Mississippi could cause flash flooding through Tuesday. Monday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 80 percent with showers and storms possible. The high is forecast to be 88 degrees. […] The post NWS Jackson warns of continued flash flooding threat appeared first on Daily Leader.
New liqour store coming to Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — A new liquor store could be coming to Brookhaven. The potential liquor store will not be located on US51 or Brookway Boulevard. According to a legal notice published in the weekend issue of The Daily Leader, Ravinder Kaur of Broohaven applied for a package retailer permit. The notice states the business will be […] The post New liqour store coming to Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brewers Minor League Roundup: Eric Brown Jr. Hits Two Homers for Biloxi
Eric Brown Jr. shines for Biloxi in a successful weekend, leading the team to victory with two homers and seven RBIs. The Triple-A Nashville team faced challenges, with a struggle in pitching resulting in a high ERA of 9.86. The High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers continued their winning streak, improving their record to 58-31 overall and 16-7 in the second half.
Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools
Students and their parents in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are reminded to make sure they know and follow the schools’ policies regarding cell phone use – or risk having their phones taken away. In Oxford, students may have a phone but it must remain out of sight and turned off. Any cell […] The post Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Genesis and Light Center wraps up summer camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, we’re spotlighting the Genesis and Light Center as they wrap up the last week of summer camp. “It’s the type of environment where you can have fun and you don’t have to worry about people messing with you or bullying you,” said Paris Cohen. Kids from kindergarten through 9th […]
Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County recently received a “generous monetary donation” from Bank Plus for its continued work in the area. Habitat has been active in Brookhaven for 28 years. “Lincoln County has always had a heart for building community. The spirit of giving and the level of compassion for mankind inspires us all […] The post Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Positive Pathways is hosting a Back to School Bash
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Positive Pathways is hosting an annual Back to School Bash complete with giveaways, music and fun for the family. Positive Pathways is a behavioral and mental health clinic in Vicksburg dedicated to helping the community. The clinic focuses on healing families and individuals by utilizing personalized teams of therapists and support specialists. Therapy teams create schedules tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. They’ll even travel for home and school visits when it’s convenient to clients. Additionally, they always check in on patients with regular phone calls.
Clinton students head back to class to start the new year
CLINTON, Miss. — Monday is the first day of class for students in the Clinton Public School District. More than 5,000 students began the 2024-2025 school year at the district’s nine schools. Director of Communications for the district, Robert Chapman, said there are big expectations for the year.
Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August
Spring drills was light work for Ole Miss as it allowed for key players to recover from injuries. August will see the full roster at work. The post Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August appeared first on On3.
Traffic stops lead to drug arrests by Union Police, Newton County S.O.
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - A man was arrested early Monday at a safety checkpoint at the intersection of Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 492. Officials said 47-year-old Chad Neese was driving with a suspended license, and a search of his car turned up a vial of liquid fentanyl, a syringe of what is believed to be liquid methamphetamine and strips of suboxone.
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