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Southern pine beetles at ‘epidemic’ level in Alabama forests
A destructive insect capable of devastating timber harvests is at “epidemic” level in Alabama, with the state’s forest management agency saying the problem is the worst it’s been in more than 20 years. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued an alert about the Southern pine...
Mississippi state armwrestling championship held in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of athletes from a half dozen states were in the Hub City Saturday, taking part in a competition that tested both arm strength and skill. It was all part of the Mississippi State Armwrestling Championship held at Brewsky’s. More than 120 professional and amateur...
SummerFest takes place in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The 8th annual SummerFest happened Saturday evening at Dumont Plaza. Snow cones, live music, games, food, and community were all at the event. SummerFest allows the people of Meridian to gather around and enjoy each other’s company. A local citizen created SummerFest to show her...
Authorities investigating after several people shot at while driving in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WLBT) - Several people are in custody after a rash of shootings in Philadelphia. A press release says officers responded to several reports of people shot at while they were driving, property damage, and injuries this week. The incidents began earlier in the week when officers responded to...
Two adults, one child injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Two adults and a child were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said the crash occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 on Florence Church Road. When firefighters arrived at the location, they found a Pontiac Sunfire and a […]
Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers and businesses are at work trying to solicit “fines” and personal details from unsuspecting residents of the Miss Lou in recent days. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said, “The scammers are hard at it today. I hope no one falls for this,” in response to two reports he’d received […] The post Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
City of Petal to request extension on 3-percent restaurant, bar tax
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s lot of fun to get into in Petal, thanks to its three-percent sales tax on restaurants, bars and lodging. The city hopes the state Legislature will extend that tax beyond its sunset date of July 1, 2025. “We made a request to (state) Rep....
SPD takes safety procedures in Cotton District for large crowds
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The return of students to Mississippi State University means the return of nightlife to The Cotton District. And when the sun goes down, the streets will fill with students, locals, and visitors. That’s why The Starkville Police Department is implementing its Safety Station and Rideshare...
HSFT Stop #54: New Hope
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — After New Hope football went 0-10 last season, it was time for a change. The school brought in former Amory and Petal head coach Allen Glenn to lead the Trojans. Glenn is from Amory, so he said he was excited to be back in North...
Clarkco State Park finishes cabin renovations
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clarkco State Park has officially opened their newly renovated cabins. Thanks to state legislators, Mississippi State Parks are getting funding for upgrades. Clarkco has recently updated six cabins. The new cabins have a queen bed, a sleeper couch, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to...
BOMA denies rezoning request aimed at cultivating cannabis
A rezoning request, and subsequent appeal, with the potential to reshape Vicksburg’s commercial districts came to an end Friday when it was officially denied by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Failing by 2-1 vote, the appeal from local business The Green Standard began in May when the company filed a request to amend […]
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
East Mississippi Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program...
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