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Pike County native ‘exceeding already high expectations’ for Southern Miss men’s basketball
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ahead of a highly-anticipated 2024-2025 college basketball season in Hattiesburg, it is three freshmen who are impressing early during offseason workouts for Southern Miss. Brewer Carruth, a Pike County native and Parklane Academy grad, along with frosh players Jett Montgomery and Christian Reid, has “already exceeded...
Black bear spotted in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. — A black bear was spotted in Vicksburg. Brody Cook spotted the bear Thursday morning climbing a tree in front of a home near Culkin Academy off Highway 61. The school is permanently closed. In a Facebook message, Cook posted, "AWARENESS!!! Culkin and Mt Albam area!!! We...
Lewis Ranch owner hopes to begin tours this fall
The new owner of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch is planning to hold a birthday bash for the late rock ’n’ roll legend in September to kick of the start of public tours. Todd Allen Herendeen, a Florida-based rock ’n’ roll tribute artist, purchased the Nesbit home of the singer last month and is planning to restore it and open it up to the public for tours. He dropped by the Board of Supervisors this week to introduce himself and updated them on all he is planning to do at the historic home.
Ain’t Dead Yet: Who is next to commit to Ole Miss football?
Ole Miss is back inside the Top 30 after a four-star commitment. Who is next to jump in the boat? OMSpirit has the latest intel here. The post Ain’t Dead Yet: Who is next to commit to Ole Miss football? appeared first on On3.
Hardin taking his talents to ECCC
R.B. Hardin, a standout varsity catcher for Neshoba Central, is set to continue his baseball journey at East Central Community College after graduating in May. His parents are Donald “Mutt” and Brookes Hardin of Philadelphia. A highly sought-after prospect, Hardin received offers from several community colleges, including East...
City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County
The City of Brookhaven’s Board of Aldermen recently voted to relocate City Hall from its current location at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Government Complex. The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors on June 17 unanimously approved to offer the City a buyout of $2,745,000 under the terms of the original 1980 Interlocal Agreement that addressed the possibility […] The post City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore Reinstated
The Laurel Board of Education has announced the reinstatement of Dr. Shawn Larrimore as Superintendent, effective July 8th. After a traffic stop in May, Larrimore was arrested and charged with DUI and other traffic-related offenses. A letter posted by the Laurel School District on their Facebook Page:. Community Statement: Reinstatement...
Vicksburg’s Ahlvin helps Jones College FBLA to win at nationals
A Vicksburg student helped Jones College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students earn two first-place trophies in the national competition in Orlando. The 2024 Collegiate National Leadership Conference of FBLA, the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, attracted more than 1,000 college students and educators from across the country, […]
Bay Springs 2024 football schedule
8/30: at Raleigh - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Taylorsville - 7 p.m. 9/13: vs. Heidelberg - 7 p.m. 9/20: at Philadelphia - 7 p.m. 9/26: vs. Choctaw Central - 7 p.m. 10/4: vs. Scott Central* - 7 p.m. 10/11: at Clarkdale* - 7 p.m. 10/18: vs. Newton* - 7 p.m.
Columbia Academy 2024 football schedule
8/16: vs. Cathedral - 7 p.m. 8/29: vs. South Choctaw Academy - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Centreville Academy - 7 p.m. 9/13: at Wayne Academy* - 7 p.m. 9/20: vs. Amite School - 7 p.m. 9/27: vs. Bowling Green* - 7 p.m. 10/4: at Clinton Christian Academy - 7 p.m.
Ripley Celebrates the Burnside Music Legacy and the Hill Country Blues
R.L. Burnside’s son Garry moved to Ripley, Mississippi in Tippah County a few years ago, and since that time, he has become a major fixture on the city’s music scene, organizing an annual Burnside Music Festival. The city government has reciprocated by creating a Blues Alley where works of art commemorate the great musicians of the Hill Country Blues.
Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards
Brookhaven’s JaBria McCullum was a princess at the BET 2024 Awards. When asked how she wanted to dress for the event, “princess” was her request, and her godmother Katrina Hines did her best to make that happen. Dressed in an elegant yellow dress, McCullum went to the awards ceremony with Hines and her “brother,” actor/singer […] The post Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards appeared first on Daily Leader.
Chic Shak fast food restaurant listed for sale
NATCHEZ — A relatively new downtown restaurant is for sale. The Chic Shak, which Greg and Kim Everhart opened on Sept. 8, 2023, has been listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The asking price is $239,000. “Possible owner financing. Downtown Natchez fast food restaurant for sale. Turnkey business opportunity. Plenty of parking. Message for questions […] The post Chic Shak fast food restaurant listed for sale appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy®
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy® as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording...
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