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Petal School District hosts convocation ceremony for new school year
PETAL Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District welcomed students, families and staff back Friday for its annual convocation ceremony. The ceremony kicked off with leaders giving back to faculty and staff. “We had 22 mini-grants that were given out to teachers, so they can go above and beyond in...
A sweet local treat for ‘National Ice Cream Day’
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - With National Ice Cream Day on the horizon, one Pine Belt shop has a perk that can be used Sunday. The Laurel Creamery has come up with a treat for Pine Belt residents. “We’re gonna have 10 percent off all day long,” Laurel Creamery owner/operator Katie...
‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
The viral video from May of a white Ole Miss student making racist monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman suddenly resurfaced, and the […] ‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
Madison ice underwear TikTok goes viral, wins free ice cream day at Sal & Mookie's
Need help keeping it cool "down there"? A Madison TikToker sure does. And with free ice cream and a special invention to blow your car's AC up your pants, both sponsored by an underwear company, he's bringing the rest of Madison along for the ride. A TikToker from Madison, who...
NFL player announces Laurel High scholarship fund
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel School District’s annual convocation was held a few days before the start of the school year. The assembly on Friday featured performances by the Laurel High School band, color guard, cheerleaders and Gospel singers. Superintendent Michael Eubanks and Assistant Superintendent Victor Hubbard addressed the crowed with their intentions to […]
McComb's Percy Quin Park holding grand re-opening
MCCOMB, Miss. — Percy Quin State Park in McComb is holding a grand re-opening. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is inviting people to come out to the park Friday, August 2 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. There will be a social in the all new...
Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League still needs the public’s help to locate a former BARL dog that went missing recently. “Miss” is a very shy mixed-breed dog, white in color with faint spots, weighing around 37 pounds. She went missing sometime during the July 4th holiday weekend on Weeks Lane off Hwy. 550 and Dunn Ratcliff […] The post Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sunset Brunch at the Watermark Happening This Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Watermark will host a Sunset Brunch this Saturday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu will feature both brunch and tapas (small plate) offerings. Don Cigavelli’s Cigar Bar will be onhand as well. Music for the Sunset Brunch will feature DJ...
Car-Mart hosts back-to-school bash, providing supplies, meals to families
America's Car-Mart hosted a back-to-school bash, providing supplies and meals to local families in preparation for the new school year. America's Car-Mart hosts back-to-school bash, providing supplies to families. America's Car-Mart hosted a back-to-school bash Friday, supplying many families with school supplies and a meal.
Bank of Brookhaven safe from global IT issues
BROOKHAVEN — Major IT issues for banks, airliners and private businesses caused by a problem with cybersecurity company CrowdStrike have not hurt the Bank of Brookhaven. Bank President Shannon Aker said they do not have any issues Friday afternoon. NBC News reported Delta, United and American Airlines had to ground flights due to IT issues […] The post Bank of Brookhaven safe from global IT issues appeared first on Daily Leader.
NEMCC to conduct training drill on July 23
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) will conduct a training drill on Tuesday, July 23. This will be in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency personnel. It’ll take place at Anderson Hall. The drill is designed to prepare and protect the campus and community...
Photos: Attala County Library wraps up Summer Program with prizes and water party
The Attala County Library recently wrapped up its summer program. Throughout the summer, the library organized 16 programs for children, teenagers, and adults with over 1,235 attendees. Collectively, participants read for a combined total of over 76,200 minutes. Winners of the Children’s & Teen’s SLP prizes, bikes bikes and a...
NASA Sets Briefings for Crew&9 Mission to Space Station
NASA will host a pair of news conferences Friday, July 26, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight upcoming crew rotation missions to the International Space Station. NASA will host a mission overview news conference at 12 p.m. EDT and provide coverage on NASA+, NASA Television,...
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