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Cherry Creek Orchards’ Peach Festival
Ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2024-07-18 09:38:22. SUMMARY: Last Saturday, my husband eagerly suggested visiting Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc, Mississippi, for fresh peaches. Despite not knowing what prompted his idea, I quickly agreed. Cherry Creek Orchards is famous among North Mississippi locals for its fresh, seasonal produce like peaches, plums, and tomatoes. During our visit, my husband humorously insisted on buying a large box of peaches, which he bit into before even leaving the parking lot. This Saturday, Cherry Creek Orchards will host Peach Festival '24, featuring orchard tours, food trucks, crafts, kids' activities, and live music. It's a perfect day to enjoy Mississippi's finest peaches.
The Vicksburg YMCA sent 56 teens to the Christian Values Conference
The Vicksburg YMCA departed 56 teenagers on Saturday night as they took the long trip to Blue Mountain, North Carolina for the Christian Values Conference. CVC allows teenagers a chance to experience Christian values as they fellowship with teens from other parts of the United States. Vicksburg YMCA Executive Director...
Key pitcher announces return to Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another vital member of the Ole Miss baseball pitching staff has announced that he will return to the Rebels for a fourth season. This after Pearl native and eventual Friday night start at the latter end of the 2024 season Riley Maddox announced that he would be staying in Oxford for 2025.
Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awards $30,000 in grants to small businesses
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awarded grants to some small businesses in Biloxi to help them grow. Biloxi Mayor “FoFo” Gilich says, “These dollars that provided these small businesses are very important and they will enable them to take another step that would lead to more successful business and that’s what it’s about.”
Reigning Miss NCF loves to cook
Hattie Hicks has fond memories of her childhood, watching her mom whip up homemade macaroni and cheese and chicken pesto pasta, often lending a helping hand whenever she could. “I like making her mac and cheese,” she said. “I don’t make it as good as her, but I do like...
Ole Miss joins the race for versatile 2026 athlete Joey O'Brien
Joey O'Brien is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound dynamic athlete for LaSalle College High School in Pennsylvania. Known for his versatility, O'Brien excels as a wide receiver and a safety, making him an invaluable asset to his team. His impressive physical attributes and on-field prowess have garnered significant attention from top-tier college football programs nationwide.
Starkville creates own panhandling ordinance after Tupelo
Www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-17 18:39:00. SUMMARY: Starkville, Mississippi, is addressing panhandling with a new ordinance inspired by a Tupelo code. Residents and visitors have reported being approached by panhandlers, some of whom have been described as aggressive. The city aims to provide a structured approach for both those seeking assistance and the public. Mayor Lynn Spruill indicated that this ordinance will help manage concerns about aggressive behavior. Public hearings will be held at the next two board meetings for community input, after which the Board of Aldermen will make a decision. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 6.
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 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...
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