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Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing 14-year-old Prentiss girl. According to her parents, Kaycee Johnson has been missing from her home since 6 p.m. July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray “Follow Your Dreams” tank top with a unicorn on it, black shorts and pink flip flops. She was […] The post JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
No meal charge for JDC students
Students in the Jefferson Davis School District will now be participating in the Provision 2 school program starting this school year. This program enables the school district to provide all meals at no charge to all students in Jefferson Davis County. For the district to participate in the program, a free and reduced meal application […] The post No meal charge for JDC students appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Southern Miss baseball's Dalton McIntyre plans to sign with Atlanta Braves
Southern Miss baseball center fielder Dalton McIntyre intends to sign with the Atlanta Braves and not play for the Golden Eagles in 2025, he told the Hattiesburg American. McIntyre, a junior from Jackson, Tennessee, was picked by the Braves in the 19th round of Tuesday's MLB draft. Since McIntyre was drafted after...
Harvest Worship Center accepting clothing drive donations
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Harvest Worship Center is preparing for its ninth annual clothing giveaway on Saturday. The church is still accepting clean, gently-used clothes for men, women and children. Leaders say sorting will begin on Thursday, but donations can still be dropped off at Harvest Worship Center, 230 Hardy...
Southern Miss star pitcher Niko Mazza, signee DJ Layton plan to sign MLB contracts
Southern Miss baseball signee DJ Layton will sign with the Baltimore Orioles, he told the Hattiesburg American Wednesday. Starting pitcher Niko Mazza intends to sign with the San Francisco Giants, he said on the "SuperTalk Eagle Hour" radio show. Layton, a shortstop from South Carolina, was picked by the Orioles on Monday in...
Gulfport High School welcomes freshmen to campus on first day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Class is already back in session for some students across the Coast. On Thursday, plenty of energy filled the gymnasium at Gulfport High School as the freshman class received a warm welcome to their new home for the next four years. “So, for the freshmen when...
Jackson VA employee removed from his position after comments on Trump’s attempted assassination
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Officials with the Jackson VA Medical Center removed an employee from his position after he said on social media that former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination should have been successful. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Rayford Ellis said, “Somebody tried to make American Great...
Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program
A chapter of Trail Life USA has begun in Summit through New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to mold boys into self-confident, courageous men of high moral character who will be good citizens and effective leaders. While the Troop enjoys outdoor adventure, […] The post Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dinosaurs Around the World Exhibit and World Snake Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - TJ Drummond and Katy Tupy joined Studio 3 to promote the Dinosaurs Around the World Exhibit and their World Snake Day event. The dinosaur exhibit runs through January 2025, and World Snake Day is July 19. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to...
This photo just won $500 for Mississippi woman. You could be next with monthly $500 prizes until April 2025.
With the click of her iPhone, a Mississippi woman won $500 as the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest. Mary Seni, of Natchez, was named the winner for the month of May in the monthly competition. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur...
Warm and humid, scattered storms this afternoon
As a stalling front slowly sags into our region by tomorrow, we’ll see a wetter pattern into the next several days. The risk of flooding rain can’t be ruled out. The rainier conditions will help keep our temperatures a little lower. Today’s high temps will still be hot as they reach the lower 90s but the heat index will “only” be about 100 to 106 which still feels quite hot so continue to use caution and remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade when participating in outdoor activities.
Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform
BROOKHAVEN — The former Shipps Flower Shop is seeing some major work done to the exterior. Residents may have noticed a change to the front of the shop at 609 US51 S in Brookhaven. Last year, a banner was displayed outside the business stating intentions to open Roadside BBQ/Wine and Spirits. The building is now […] The post Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform appeared first on Daily Leader.
Warren County mother sentenced in son’s death
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Warren County mother has been sentenced for the 2023 death of her young son. The Vicksburg Post reported Judge M. James Chaney sentenced Brooke Mallett to 30 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). She received 20 years for manslaughter and five-year sentences for each of […]
Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take”. If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.
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