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Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United...
MHP enters 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing in the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), MHP’s new Ford Mustang has been entered into the 2024 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Click here to cast your vote. Voting will end on […]
Local lottery players win prizes
In the last week, Brookhaven residents have won some nice prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported a Brookhaven man won $1,000 from Blue Sky #404 in Brookhaven on a $20 scratch off ticket. A Brookhaven woman won $1,000 from C Store in Brookhaven on a 20$ scratch off A separate […] The post Local lottery players win prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Program aimed at increasing access to prenatal care pending federal approval
Pregnancy presumptive eligibility in Mississippi is still not in effect, despite becoming law July 1. However, the Division of Medicaid said it has cleared several administrative hurdles and is awaiting action from the federal government. But a discrepancy between state and federal law may delay the process further. Legislators wrote...
What Nick Saban already likes about Mississippi State football offense under Jeff Lebby
Jeff Lebby’s first SEC Media Days as Mississippi State football’s coach has been about selling his Bulldogs program as much as it has been about receiving affirmation from peers. On Tuesday, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, for whom Lebby was the offensive coordinator the past two seasons, gave a strong endorsement of Lebby at Mississippi State. On Wednesday, retired legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban banged the drum for Lebby, too, during the SEC Network broadcast of Media Days. ...
Ole Miss players share thoughts on Auburn OC Derrick Nix
Auburn football hired former Ole Miss wide receivers coach Derrick Nix to serve as the program’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach in January. Nix steps into the role following the departure of Philip Montgomery after one season on the Plains. Nix joins Auburn’s staff after a successful 16-year...
Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Mississippi Lottery generates $125 million in total transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery made its final monthly transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2024 for $9,102,945.07. The lottery generated $125,102,374.83 in funding for Mississippi in FY24 ending on June 30. Having reached the $80 million required for roads and bridges in February, the Education Enhancement Fund has received a total of […]
Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case
Brett Favre’s lead defense attorney has been removed from the Mississippi welfare funds scandal case for showing a “pattern and practice of delicate deception with ongoing misapplication of this State’s case law.” Hinds County Circuit Court Judge E. Faye Peterson gave Brett Favre’s New York-based attorney Daniel Koevary the heave ho last Thursday for repeatedly […] The post Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case appeared first on BroBible.
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