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Bookstore celebrating Halloween early as fundraiser
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Author Shoppe put the fun in fundraising Saturday by celebrating Halloween a few months early. Haunting on Front Street brought out more than a dozen vendors, costumed children and their parents. Owners say observing the holiday in the summertime was a good way to raise...
MSU's Jans hopes Hubbard can take step in leadership
Josh Hubbard has already gained respect during his short career with the Mississippi State men's basketball team. After an outstanding freshman season with the Bulldogs, Hubbard is now working to avoid a sophomore slump. There is no doubt in the mind of MSU head coach Chris Jans that Hubbard will...
Benefit car show for Lonnie Timms
MARION, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, Eastgate Tire held a benefit car show for their great friend Lonnie Timms. Owner and employee at Eastgate Tire, Matthew and David, organized the car show for Timms because of two things: the longtime friendship they have and because of his medical condition that is hindering his inability to walk.
Earth’s Bounty Festival was all about Christmas in July
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Christmas came a little early during the Earth’s Bounty Festival at Singing Brakeman Park on Saturday. The month of July’s Earth Bounty Festival was all about Christmas in July, even featuring “Santa Claus” in his shorts and flip flops!. Many people came...
Mississippi State's 2024 SEC Network Takeover schedule announced
With the 2023-2024 athletic year having come to an end, the SEC Network is highlighting each school's best moments from the past year with their "Takeovers" series. Each school gets 24 hours dedicated to reliving those moments, and today, Mississippi State announced which games will be replayed during their own takeover.
Mississippi State making a strong push for top-50 DE JaReylan McCoy
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‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mayor Flaggs announced that he will not be supporting a new proposed change of city-government
Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced that he would not be supporting a new change of government within the city of Vicksburg. Currently, Vicksburg operates under a mayor and two aldermen. Less than a week ago, a proposal was made to switch to a Council-Manager Form of government which includes a...
Hot start to the week, turning breezy by Tuesday
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Dangerous heat can be expected for the start of the work week. Highs will hover around the mid 90s, and heat indices will range between 105-110 because it’ll remain rather humid. So, make sure that you continue to practice heat safety if you plan to spend some extended time outside: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.
Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research
Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. The following local students were showcased in this past spring’s symposium: Sara Boyte, of […] The post Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research appeared first on Daily Leader.
Former Engineer Arrested Over Infamous Yanky 72 Military Plane Crash Investigation
OXFORD, MS – An unsettling development has surfaced in the investigation of the 2017 military plane crash involving the KC-130 known as “Yanky 72.” The crash tragically resulted in the death of 16 service members, including fifteen Marines and one Navy Corpsman. This week, James Michael Fisher, a former employee of Warner Robins Logistics Center, was arrested in Portugal under an indictment accusing him of obstructing justice and making false statements.
City officials caution of construction assistance scam
Officials with the City of Vicksburg took to social media this week with a warning to locals about a scam circulating in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department that individuals are identifying themselves as city employees (and) offering financial assistance for construction to […]
Toddler Tuesday Summer Fun at Pine Hills Nursery
Pine Hills Nursery, a family owned and operated garden center, in Pass Christian, MS, hosted a Water Day during Toddler Tuesday on July 2nd, 2024 during the hot days of the summer. Toddler Tuesday is a monthly event that is free and open to the community. Mike Cuevas welcomed new...
MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement
STARKVILLE — Steve Demarais, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab, retired last week. His career working with white-tailed deer began in college although his fascination with deer started in high school. He loved hunting and fishing growing up and his first harvest of a deer was in college when he was at the University of […] The post MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi State hosting five-star guard for women’s basketball official visit
Mississippi State is hosting five-star class of 2025 guard Aubrey Beckham on an official visit this weekend, a source told Maroon and White Daily. One of the top players in the state of Georgia in the class, Beckham is No. 30 in ESPNW’s top 100 rankings. She’s the No. 2 player in the class out […] The post Mississippi State hosting five-star guard for women’s basketball official visit appeared first on On3.
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