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City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers
Tuesday night’s Picayune City Council meeting recognized several individuals for their contributions and achievements. Councilmember Anna Turnage was absent from the meeting. Janet Guidry, the Fire Station Secretary, was honored for her 32 years and 10 months of service to Picayune. Guidry noted that she was the first secretary for the fire department and helped […] The post City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers appeared first on Picayune Item.
Ridgeland designates pecan as official tree of city
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Ridgeland recently designated the pecan as the official tree of Ridgeland in honor of the city’s 125th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 16, during the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the anniversary planning committee commemorated the occasion, which included the reading and signing of the resolution. The pecan was […]
T.C. Taylor expects great gameday atmosphere for night game vs Southern
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Last month, Jackson State announced the BoomBox Classic, the Tigers’ annual rivalry game against Southern, would be moved to a 6:00 p.m. start time. Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor expects a great gameday atmosphere at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium for the game on Sep. 14.
Volunteer of the Week: Dr. Christopher Barnett believes in the spirit of service
The Volunteer of the Week is Dr. Christopher Barnett. He is a 1996 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He earned an associate degree in micro computer technology (1998), a Bachelor of Science in information technology (2006), a Master of Business Administration (2009) in technology management, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (2023) in leadership. He […]
Woman helps neighbor after husband dies from cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MidSouth woman reached out to WREG to extend a helping hand to a grieving neighbor after her husband’s lengthy cancer battle. The two kept in touch during his treatments and when he passed, she wanted to do more. Ida Taylor lives in rural Byhalia, Mississippi, and for more than 20 years […]
Former children’s home owners ask planning commission to again consider special exception
NATCHEZ — An attorney for New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is asking the city’s planning commission to rehear the special exception request of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to re-establish the non-conforming use of the property at 806 N. Union St. as a children’s home. At a hearing before the planning commission on June 6, […] The post Former children’s home owners ask planning commission to again consider special exception appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game happening on Sunday
VICKSBURG, MS – Young Xecutives is about to host the most electrifying event of the summer! The Young Executives are back with their 8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game, promising a day packed with thrills, excitement, and unforgettable memories. 📅 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024. ⏰...
MRA FOOTBALL COACH HERBERT DAVIS FEELS BETTER THAN HE HAS IN MANY YEARS, BACK AT FULL SPEED AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN DECEMBER, READY FOR THE 2024 FOOTBALL SEASON
Madison-Ridgeland football coach Herbert Davis is making the best of what he calls a second chance in life given to him by God. Davis had a kidney transplant on Dec. 11, which he said saved his life. “There were times that I didn’t think I was going to make it...
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern A recent graduate of Oxford High School has joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Charles White, who graduated in May from OHS, was appointed by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. White was one of 16 students appointed across the various service academies and the only one from Oxford. White reported […] The post Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven leaves a legacy in Airfield Management
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - One local man is being honored in a big way, leaving a legacy for others to follow in Airfield Management. Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven was awarded something bigger than an award himself; an award is being named after him. The honor was presented at the...
Widow, brother agree on pathologist to do autopsy on body of man pulled from Pearl River
After weeks of multiple court filings, the widow and brother of Dau Mabil have agreed on a pathologist who can perform an independent autopsy of the body Dau that was pulled from the Pearl River near Brookhaven weeks after he went missing in Jackson in March. Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas wrote...
City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up
Brookhaven Solid Waste supervisor Tion Lebbage asked residents to “bear with us” as the City works to pick up debris piles. “We’re backed up. We ask you to bear with us,” Lebbage said. Crews on three trucks are moving systematically through the wards picking up clean and dirty piles of debris. Clean piles are picked […] The post City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up appeared first on Daily Leader.
Legislative Day at the Jackson Zoo
Legislative Day and Ward 5 Day will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be at Livingston Park, which is located just inside the Jackson Zoo entrance. Hosted by Councilman Vernon Hartley and Representative Zakiya Summers, Ward 5 Day is an.
State task force to tackle K-12, college students’ mental health
Members of the Mental Health Task Force Committee listen to presentations during their meeting at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. A committee of legislators and state leaders convened at the Capitol this week to discuss mental health issues facing young Mississippians. School...
Memorial service for 95-year-old tooth raises funds for dental clinic for low-income patients
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Memorial services usually commemorate the passing of a loved one, but one Clinton woman used the opportunity to raise funds for a dental clinic serving low-income patients. It was a spirited farewell to bring family and friends together while supporting the less fortunate. The plate was...
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...
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