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Celebrating National Potato Day with Willy B’s Steakhouse
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Willy B’s Steakhouse joined Studio 3 to celebrate National Potato Day!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.
GALLERY: First week of learning this school year complete at Holy Family
Holy Family Early Learning Academy students, ages 3 through 5, have just finished their first week back in school. Already, they are learning numbers, syllables and vowels, as well as how to count and how to spot and sound out words. The gallery shows scenes of students continuing to learn at Holy Family last week. […] The post GALLERY: First week of learning this school year complete at Holy Family appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi’s Dandy Dozen was named by the Clarion Ledger newspaper last week. This is the highest honor that Mississippi high school football players strive to receive. The squad is led by Mississippi’s top-rated player in Choctaw County’s Caleb Cunningham. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver is an Alabama commit. Ole Miss, MSU, Tennessee, Florida, Auburn and Arkansas all showed interest in the Ackerman native. The second-ranked player in the state is George County quarterback Deuce Knight. The 6-foot-5, 206 pounder is a Notre Dame commit, but Auburn and Ole Miss are not out of the picture. Mississippi State commits making the list were Velma Jackson defensive end Tyshun Willis (6-1, 230), Noxubee County quarterback KaMario Taylor (6-4, 205), Kemper County offensive lineman Mario Nash (6-4, 280) and Winona linebacker Tyler Lockhart (6-3, 200).
Steve's Deli re-opening in downtown Jackson delayed again. Get the details
The long awaited re-opening of Steve's Deli has been postponed again. It has been a whirlwind couple of years at the eatery. Michael Longo, who along with Ashley Davis, is taking over ownership from Daniel Fairly, who has purchased the iconic brand in May 2023. Prior to that, Steve Long and his wife,...
Behind the Business: Wild Acres and Chill Sloth
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Established in 2018, with just a few animals, Cody Breland has transformed family land into a zoological park, best known as Wild Acres in McHenry. Tigers, lemurs, porcupines, anteaters, and parrots are some of the dozens of animals that call this place home. “Wild Acres...
COACH JOEY HAWKINS COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT, LEADS COLUMBIA ACADEMY TO COME FROM BEHIND WIN OVER NATCHEZ CATHEDRAL IN SEASON OPENER
Longtime head football coach Joey Hawkins has always preached to his players that being in shape is so important to winning games. Hawkins, who returned the sidelines after being retired for seven seasons, told his Columbia Academy players the same thing after he took over earlier this year. The Cougars...
Ole Miss freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage
MEXICO CITY – With summer workouts wrapped in Oxford, freshman Sira Thienou is taking her talents to the world stage as the Bamako, Mali, native is representing her home country from August 19-25 at the Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Mexico City. Thienou is no stranger...
Treasured Mississippi burger joint receives and upgrade
Ask anyone in Vicksburg where you can get the biggest and juiciest hamburger, and you are likely to hear the words “Mamma’s Super Burgers” top the list. After all, the restaurant’s longtime slogan is “You Bite the Meat Before the Bun.”. Mamma’s Super Burger, located...
Jackson City Council approves date for Ward 2 special election. See when
Five days after the resignation and conviction of former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee, the Jackson City Council has set a date for a special election to fill the vacant seat. In an unanimous vote, the council approved Tuesday, Oct. 1, as the date of the Ward 2 special election. If a run-off election is necessary, that date will be Tuesday, Oct. 22. ...
Brandon Turnage gets 'chills' thinking about opener back home, prepared to move around secondary if needed
Based on Brandon Turnage's body language and comments made on Monday, it appears that the idea of being an Ole Miss Rebel is still a little surreal. Turnage essentially grew up around the program, as an Oxford, Miss. native and former Lafayette Commodore from the 2019 class. However, after leading the Commodores to a MHSAA Class 4A State Championship as a sophomore and north semifinal appearance as a senior, the former four-star defensive back recruit chose Alabama over Ole Miss to mitigate distractions and be part of a championship-caliber organization, before a brief stint at Tennessee as well.
Tre Harris’ upbringing taught him nothing is impossible — by Billy Watkins
OXFORD — At Ole Miss’ first preseason practice, I saw a pass that was crisp but looked to be out of reach of the receiver running a slant route. Then I saw a leg go one way, the other leg fly another way and suddenly two hands snatched the ball out of the air. It looked like a catch only Marvel’s Rubber Man could’ve made.
Ole Miss defensive lineman makes On3s True Freshman All-American Team
Ole Miss had one of its 2024 recruits, defensive lineman William Echoles, make On3's True Freshman All-American team. Every season, On3 releases 12 of its most exciting players on each side of the ball, with Echoles making the defensive side. The Mississippi native was a four-star recruit and the No.2...
JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community
NATCHEZ — A fundraising event for Christmas in Natchez brought holiday decorations and spirit to Stanton Hall on a warm August evening on Thursday. Tropical shirts and beach floaties mixed with giant nutcrackers and reindeer decorations at the Jingle and Mingle fundraiser. All event proceeds support Christmas in Natchez, which provides free activities to the […] The post JINGLE & MINGLE: Christmas in Natchez fundraiser supports free holiday activities for community appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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