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ASJ Interiors shows off the decor inside the St. Jude Dream Home
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Karley Davis of ASJ Interiors visited Studio 3 to show the inside decor of the St. Jude Dream Home that they donated for the giveaway. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in...
Abandoned home catches fire on Charleston Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An abandoned house in Jackson caught fire early Friday morning. It happened on Charleston Drive in Jackson around 1:30 a.m. According to Jackson Fire, the house is a total loss. Fortunately, nobody lived at the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Want...
Lamar County Schools will return to class next week
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Lamar County students will return to class next week. The school district is busy making upgrades to several school campuses and preparing for incoming students. The first day of school will be July 23, 2024. “We enjoy the hustle and bustle of being able to reunite after the summer break. […]
Neshoba County Fair kicks off next week in Philadelphia. Here is the entertainment line up
The annual Neshoba County Fair returns Friday, July 26, through Friday, Aug. 2, in Philadelphia and plenty of great entertainment is in store for the week of the annual event that is known as "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty." "The Neshoba County Fair was founded in 1889 as a stock and agricultural...
P.E.O. awards scholarship to Nguyen
Arlene Nguyen, a senior at Long Beach High School (LBHS), was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach. Nguyen is the daughter of Tu Nguyen and Kim Mac. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009...
Local resturants pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Three local restaurants passed recent health inspections. The Mississippi Department of Health reported the passing grades in an online database. Enterprise Drive In, located at 1643 MS-583, earned an “A” rating for the first time under new ownership. It will reopen on July 24 and be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. […] The post Local resturants pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
Shedeur Sanders Reflects On His Time At HBCU Jackson State: ‘I’m Undefeated In The SWAC’
Shedeur Sanders is reflecting on the time he spent playing at Jackson State University during his first Big XII Media Day on July 10. The rising senior and quarterback for the University of Colorado shared that he had high expectations for the team going forward.
Whelen Engineering First Responders Night & Kids Night at The Mag on Saturday, July 27
COLUMBUS, Miss. (07/18/24) - Magnolia Motor Speedway features First Responders Night with all first responders receiving FREE Grandstand Admission with proof of credentials courtesy of Whelen Engineering - the Official Safety Light Provider of Magnolia Motor Speedway. In addition the night's fun festivities include Kid's Bicycle, Power Wheels, and Foot...
Connie’s Chicken is now open
While hardly a secret any longer, Connie’s Chicken in Oxford is now open. The popular chicken restaurant had a soft opening on Wednesday for family and friends, giving away free chicken. Traffic was lined up out of the parking lot and onto West Jackson Avenue for most of the afternoon and evening hours. On Thursday, […] The post Connie’s Chicken is now open appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Don’t forget, visit the Brookhaven Farmers Market Friday
BROOKHAVEN — The Brookhaven Farmers Market will set up shop in downtown Brookhaven Friday morning. Early birds will have a chance to purchase fresh produce and other local items. Jeffery Threlfall will perform on the stage in Railroad Park at 299 Whitworth Avenue. Readers may recall he sang at the Ag Days Farmers Market held at […] The post Don’t forget, visit the Brookhaven Farmers Market Friday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss quarterback and former USC star Jaxson Dart signs NIL deal
According to On3‘s Pete Nakos, former USC Trojan and current Ole Miss starting quarterback Jaxson Dart has inked one of the biggest NIL deals of the offseason with Dick’s Sporting Goods. A Heisman Trophy candidate entering the 2024 season, Dart has thrown for 7,691 yards with 52 touchdowns...
Bill Dance’s Catfish Tournament Offers $200K Prize in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Bill Dance’s Mississippi River Monsters Megabucs Tournament will return on July 27th and 28th in Vicksburg, MS. This event gathers top anglers for a chance to win the largest prize in catfishing tournament history, with a total purse of $200,000. Festivities begin with a...
Ready to reel in the big one: Toney, Hood, Simmons set to compete in River Monsters tourney
Three local men got hooked last year. After attending the weigh-ins and witnessing the excitement of the anglers who participated in the first-ever Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Megabucks Tournament in Vicksburg, Charles Toney, Will Hood and Roy Simmons decided they wanted to be part of the action. So, Toney bought a boat and the […]
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