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Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a […] The post Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Body found in Mississippi believed to be missing Southern student, sheriff says
A body found in Mississippi is believed to be a Southern University student who was reported missing a week earlier, West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said Wednesday. Family members reported Steven Harris IV, 20, of St. Francisville, missing on July 17 after they were unable to reach his cell phone. Harris was scheduled to be in court for a custody hearing of his child but did not show up, Spillman said.
Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case
BROOKHAVEN — One arrest was made Tuesday in connection to a 14-year-old fugitive who allegedly shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. According to the Lincoln County Jail Docket, Taquita Cameron, 35, of Brookhaven was arrested Tuesday for obstructing justice in […] The post Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case appeared first on Daily Leader.
DEMOLITION DAY: Dixie Bowl destroyed for Northcrest Baptist Church's expansion
The old Dixie Bowl Bowling Alley is coming down and those at the sight were saying their goodbyes to the memorable family place. Senior Pastor Wade Phillips was excited for this long-awaited day. “We have been talking about this and planning this for years now, so, to see that first...
Second Annual “We Care” Basketball and Football Clinics are held this week in Hermanville
The Second Annual We Care Basketball and Football Clinics were held this week in Hermanville, Mississippi. Supervisor Patricia Chambliss organized the events to provide a form of structured entertainment for the youth in the community. “Sports makes our lives interesting by teaching us respect, discipline, friendship, leadership, resilience, teamwork, and...
Ole Miss football expected to have a ton of talent attending Juice Fest this weekend
It's a big recruiting weekend for college football teams, including Ole Miss. Most programs will have big recruiting events, with the Rebels hosting Juice Fest on July 27. Here is a rundown of the potential attendees for this coming weekend and their 247Sports Composite Ratings. Ryder Lyons- 2025 Quarterback, Five-Star.
Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years
Batesville firefighters continued to monitor a commercial building fire Wednesday afternoon, almost 20 hours after the blazes were first reported. The block building was used as a warehouse for a local rental business. Fire Dept. officials will release a report later with more information about what may have caused the fire. Fire Chief Tim Taylor […] The post Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years appeared first on The Panolian.
Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food
NATCHEZ – Even with its small start, Chef Jarita Frazier-King believes the grand re-opening of her restaurant Soul Fusion to be the start of something big, she said. On Friday, July 12, King opened her doors and welcomed everyone in for the grand re-opening of Soul Fusion, which houses the Soul Fusion cafe, Rod’s Grill […] The post Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
No Promises, But Raises Are a Possibility in Kosciusko
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–The Kosciusko Mayor and Board of Alderman have just begun working on the city budget for the next fiscal year. Mayor Tim Kyle told Breezynews that raises for city workers are a possibility, though the board cannot make any promises. “That’s something that’s very important with the inflation...
Descendants of slaves/slaveholders reunite
About 80 descendants, both White and Black, joined in a reunion July 11-13, to celebrate a common heritage. The discovery that descendants of the Lewellen Family Plantation, Black and White, was discovered through a genetic match on Ancestry.com. Black and White cousins, Beverly Bevel, Dudley Lewellen and Rhonda Roederer, met...
FTC: Mississippians were scammed out of tens of millions of dollars last year
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal agency that investigates scammers and fraudsters is bringing attention to the problem in Mississippi. The Federal Trade Commission says Mississippians lost tens of millions of dollars last year to scammers. The FTC held a conference Wednesday in Jackson to engage with ethnic media organizations across the state and consumer advocates to shine a spotlight on scams that target communities of color.
Coast businesses host “Halfway to Geaux” as runners train for this year’s marathon
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - To mark the halfway point to this year’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, FRESHJUNKIE Racing partnered with Fly Llama Brewing Company to host the “Halfway to Geaux” event on Tuesday. Organizers said they appreciate how tough it is for runners to stay motivated throughout...
Podcast: A slow time in the world of sports?
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft. 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.
Texas company sidesteps charity care requirement to reopen St. Dominic’s mental health unit
A for-profit, Texas-based company will reopen the shuttered St. Dominic’s psychiatric unit by the end of the year, though it will not have to provide the level of charity care deemed “reasonable” by the state. Oceans received pushback from the Mississippi Department of Health and Merit Health...
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