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Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets
For nearly 20 years, Anjerrica Lee, of Prentiss, has dreamed of becoming a mom. At age 14, she was told that the odds were slim after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. But April 19, Lee’s dream came true, and she gave birth to not only one miracle baby but three. “It was […] The post Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
Mississippi Track Stars seeking additional funding ahead of National Championship trip
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A group of the state’s best track runners are gearing up to head to the National Championship next week, but funding issues could prevent all of them from making it. Two weeks ago, 33 members of the Mississippi Track Stars qualified for the National Championship...
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding
A new Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is opening its first location in Mississippi. The Louisiana pizza chain’s newest franchise location is tucked in Silo Square development in Southaven, which is considered a suburb of Memphis. The town straddles I-55 near the Tennessee border. It marks the 32nd location...
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...
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