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Five-star 2026 offensive tackle drops his top 14 with Ole Miss having a shot
Ole Miss football has received positive news regarding several recruits from the 2026 class, the latest of which is a five-star offensive tackle. Jackson Cantwell dropped his top 14 schools, with the Rebels making his choices, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and others. Rivals rank Cantwell as the No.1 offensive tackle,...
State task force to tackle K-12, college students’ mental health
A committee of legislators and state leaders convened at the Capitol this week to discuss mental health issues facing young Mississippians. School and health officials cited a scarcity of mental health professionals for K-12 and college students in Mississippi as a major issue. Sen. Nicole Boyd, a Republican from Oxford...
Forest Service shares dead tree information with neighbors
The National Forests in Mississippi is advising adjacent landowners with concerns about dead trees on the Forest Service falling onto their land to contact the local district ranger office. In 2023, the National Forests in Mississippi, like the rest of the state, experienced severe wide-spread pine mortality. This event was caused by a combination of […] The post Forest Service shares dead tree information with neighbors appeared first on Daily Leader.
Curious Mississippi: Why are Jackson's roads brown?
This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi have surrounded potholes, cicadas, the international nature of Jackson's airport and water availability charges. Last week, we looked at the expense of registering a car in Jackson. Ever wondered why the streets in Jackson and other parts of Mississippi have a distinctive red-brown hue? ...
Families frustrated after items removed from Pearl cemetery plots
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Families who have loved ones buried at a Pearl cemetery are upset. On Thursday, people had to go through a trailer bed of bagged and labeled flower arrangements, flags, solar lights and memorabilia that was removed from their loved ones’ gravesites at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Laurel School District dedicates new school year to David Taylor II
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel School District took a moment to honor the late David Taylor II at its convocation Friday. Taylor was Mayor of Heidelberg and served as a teacher and coach in the Laurel School District. He was a public school teacher for more than 14 years.
Investigation launched after body found along rural Mississippi county road
An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on a rural Mississippi county road. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the body of a male was found on Thursday, July 18, in the southeastern part of Prentiss County. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said the body was found in...
Fiddler Crabs Love to Wave
Ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2024-07-20 09:08:00. SUMMARY: Fiddler crabs, notable for the males' comical oversized claws, populate tidal marshes globally and are integral to estuarine food chains. Males wave their claws to attract mates and excavate burrows in marsh muds and sands, which serve as protection and mating sites. These crabs feed on algae and bacteria by sifting sediment with spoon-shaped mouth bristles, creating trails of processed sediment balls. They play a crucial ecological role by transferring nutrients up the food chain and are prey for birds, fish, and mammals. In Mississippi, Gulf Marsh Fiddler and Red-Jointed Fiddler crabs are particularly common and visually distinctive.
First Alert Forecast: Much more rain is on the way continuing into next week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Tonight: The rest of your evening will be relatively quiet however a brief shower may pop up; however widespread rain is not expected for the remainder of your Saturday. Temperatures will also be on the cooler side dropping down into the low 70s. Patchy fog will also develop overnight and linger into the early morning hours on Sunday but should wane off after daybreak.
Toyota Supplier of the Year: U.S. Lawns in New Albany earns coveted award
NEW ALBANY – It would be all but impossible for Mike Kirk to mow the 1,700 acres at the Toyota Mississippi automotive plant with the 30-inch Snapper riding mower he grew up using. But his company, U.S. Lawns, does mow those 1,700 acres, albeit with more and much bigger equipment. And with the other work U.S. Lawns is contracted to do, it's enough for Toyota to recognize the business at its ...
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...
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