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Mississippi State football needs offensive line transfers to shine in 2024
Mississippi State football will kick-off the Jeff Lebby-era in less than two weeks. For Lebby's offense to take-off in year one, he'll need his offensive line to shine, and that's a group that's been totally reworked from a year ago. Here's a look at Mississippi State football's O-Line room... Who...
US Marshals: Escaped inmate from Mississippi barricaded in Near West Side restaurant
An escaped inmate from Mississippi has barricaded himself inside a restaurant on the City’s Near West Side. The U.S. Marshals Service says Joshua Zimmerman is wanted for murder and armed robbery.
MDWFP uses multiple methods to study state’s black bears
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials said the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Black Bear Program is leaning into multiple research methods to continue better understanding the state’s black bear population. According to MDWFP officials, the most successful methods of studying black bears include trapping and collaring. The agency is partnering with Mississippi […]
Mississippi research part of $160 million initiative to create cleaner, cost-effective asphalt
The Environmental Protection Agency is funding a Mississippi professor’s effort to develop more environmentally friendly asphalt as part of a $160 million initiative to support efforts to report and reduce atmospheric pollution from the manufacture of construction materials. Ole Miss professor Ali Behnood is among 38 recipients nationwide to...
DSU’s Ennis presents State of the University address at 2024 Convocation
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University held its General Convocation at the Bologna Performing Arts Center Friday, August 16. New faculty and staff were recognized and DSU President Daniel J. Ennis delivered his second State of the University address. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leslie Griffin...
McComb Police Department working to get dangerous firearms off the streets
MCCOMB, Miss. (WLBT) – The McComb Police Department is working to make the city safer by getting dangerous guns out of the wrong hands. They tell WLBT 3 On Your Side they’re taking firearms strong enough to fire through cars, tough wood, and sometimes even steel away from everyday citizens almost every day.
Marion Co. investigator hired as interim Columbia police chief; board accepts former chief, several officers’ resignations
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - An interim police chief, who is an investigator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has been hired for the City of Columbia. Investigator Brad Anderson was hired during the City of Columbia’s Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday evening. Anderson will be the interim police...
July sunset photo contest winner announced
NATCHEZ — The silhouette of a mighty oak against the glow of a golden Natchez sunset makes the July winner of the amateur sunset photo contest a standout among the rest. “Oak Shining on Broadway” by Helen Smith of Natchez has been named the winner of the July contest, with still plenty of time left […] The post July sunset photo contest winner announced appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sunday Night’s Storm Leaves 1,800 Still Without Power in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi provided an update on the power restoration plan after Sunday night’s storm that knocked out power for approximately 5,000 city and county residences. As the storm progressed, Eagle Lake lost power entirely, areas of Vicksburg and Warren County started reporting high winds with...
Multiple Drug and Aggravated Assault Arrests in Attala and Leake
DARIUS D BANKS, 40, of Jackson, Possession of a Controlled Substance, KPD. Bond $2,400. CORTEZ D COLE, 28, of Philadelphia, Felony Fleeing or Eluding a LEO in a Motor Vehicle with Reckless or Willful Disregard the the Safety of Persons or Property, Hold for Other Agency, Reckless Driving, LCSO. Bond $3,000, N/A, $500.
25 teams in 25 days: Hancock Hawks
“For all the haters, they can keep hating,” senior Tyran Ramsey said. “We are going to prove them wrong every year.”. The Hawks are looking to build off an impressive 2023 campaign, but will have to do so with what might look like a brand new offense. Despite changes coming to that side of the ball, head coach Neil Lollar says his team is prepared and ready.
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.
City of Bay Springs unveils new archway in downtown
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Bay Springs has unveiled a new archway in the historic Brick Street Shopping District. Work began on the 40-foot archway back in April 2024. City leaders started the project in an effort to revitalize the downtown area. The city also has plans...
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