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Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
Hattiesburg airport receives $1.5 million grant for taxiway expansion
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg’s Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport received a $1,574,496 grant on Monday, August 19 to improve an existing taxiway and to construct a new taxiway. The city said the grant is from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund. The project, which includes a $334,989 match from the […]
Highlighting History: Northeast Mississippi’s lost town
IUKA, Miss. (WTVA) – In 1976, a northeast Mississippi town was sacrificed for the building of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. After being founded in 1907, thanks in part to the Illinois Central Railroad, Holcut served as the home to many residents including Linda Lambert, Treva Belue, Annette Daniel, and Gene Odell Randolph, or “Odie.”
Mississippi Poultry Plant Settles With OSHA After Teen’s 2023 Death
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi poultry processing plant has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor that requires it to pay $164,814 in fines and put in place enhanced safety measures following the death of a 16-year-old boy at the facility. The agreement, announced Friday...
Ole Miss will lose to these teams in 2024
In the new era of the SEC, the Ole Miss Rebels are looking to emerge as one of the top programs with Lane Kiffin. After a top-10 finish and a Peach Bowl win over Penn State, there is no reason why this squad can't take that next step and potentially win the SEC.
Light my fire: Residents remember 1996 Olympic Torch passing through Vicksburg
For two weeks, the world witnessed athletes from across the globe as they competed in the 2024 summer Olympic games in Paris. The U.S. brought home 126 medals — 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze — making it the country with the highest medal count. Americans can be proud of its athletes and proud […]
Holcomb man faces multiple felony charges
CARROLL COUNTY - A Holcomb man faces multiple felony charges after a chase on Monday in Carroll County. 22-year-old Demtrius Harbin was arrested after a chase that began on Interstate 55 near Vaiden. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle in the area, but the driver fled north at 100 miles...
Madison native makes her move to professional soccer
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Cariel Ellis is starting a new soccer journey that begins overseas. Madison Central and Holmes Community College graduate, Cariel Ellis, is taking her soccer skills to the next level. Ellis signed with the Melbourne City Football Club in Australia to play professional soccer. This football club...
Look to see the supermoon blue moon Monday
BROOKHAVEN — NASA reports a supermoon blue moon will be visible starting Sunday although technically the full moon is Monday with peak illumination at 1:26 p.m.. The supermoon will appear full for three days. from Sunday morning through Wednesday morning. Supermoon means the moon is within 90 percent of its closest approach to earth. It […] The post Look to see the supermoon blue moon Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi State Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for the 2024 season
Editor’s note: Saturday Down South’s annual Crystal Ball series continues today with Mississippi State. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 16-team SEC. Previously: Alabama | Arkansas | Auburn | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | LSU | Mizzou. * * * * * * *. Whatever...
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