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This Downtown Jackson restaurant is changing hands, again. Everything we know
For the second time in just more than a year, Steve's Deli is changing hands. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis are in the process of buying the downtown Jackson restaurant from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Former Meridian mayor Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange as its latest investor. The Dream Exchange is preparing to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange. Dream Exchange’s mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.
Joe Hudson’s Acquires Three New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center has announced the addition of three new locations to its network: Goad’s Body Shop in Lexington, Va.; Terex Auto Body in Austin, Texas; and Burchfield’s Body Shop in Columbus, Miss. This strategic expansion underscores Joe Hudson’s commitment to broadening its reach and enhancing service excellence across key markets.
25 graduate from Jones College LPN program
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Family and friends gathered at the Jones College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday to celebrate the pinning of the newly Licensed Practical Nurses. For the last 12 months, these students have embarked on a difficult yet rewarding journey to make a change in the community. “I’m...
Local school districts increase uniform policy enforcement
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As schools are set to start returning on Thursday, August 1st - local school districts are preparing for students returning to campus. There have been concerns about possible changes to the dress code in Lauderdale County and surrounding districts. According to representatives from the school districts, the dress code itself hasn’t changed, but campus officials are being urged to increase enforcement of the dress code throughout the year.
Jackson State University Offers Loan-Repayment Program for Incoming Freshmen
Kylon Alford-Windfield had been in the workforce for six years before he made $45,000. After graduating from Mississippi Valley State University with a degree in political science, he took a job as a recruiter at a university for a year before accepting the same job at another Mississippi university for another six years. It wasn’t until he became the director of alumni affairs at his alma mater seven years later that his salary finally surpassed $45,000.
Sunnybrook breaks ground on 6th residential campus property
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Sunnybrook Children’s Home celebrated the groundbreaking of ‘Renasant Bank Cottage.’ This is the sixth residential campus property serving youth ages 14-21. The ceremony took place on on Sunnybrook’s campus in Ridgeland at the future site of the resident home sponsored by Renasant Bank. “We are honored to witness the groundbreaking ceremony […]
JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. The agreement was approved on Tuesday, July 30 during a special meeting for the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). JSU will lease rooms from […]
Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights
Watermelon weigh-in Saturday The annual Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair is open again this coming weekend Aug. 1-3 for the final time prior to schools opening for the 2024-2025 year. With two new game booths and cash giveaways, the fair will operate Thursday-Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 4-8 p.m. Gate fee is $5, and arm bands […] The post Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights appeared first on Daily Leader.
First Day of School For South Panola
Here are a few class photos from Batesville and Pope schools on the first day of school for the 2024-25 year. We will post more as teachers send. Email to editor@panolian.com The post First Day of School For South Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
Coach Herbert Davis ready for the upcoming season
It’s a little different this season for ball coach, Herbert Davis who is just happy to be alive and feeling good this season. Right before the season last year Coach Davis had a medical issue that almost cost him his life. He missed the start of the season and had to work his way back […]
OSSD Kicks Off School Year with Community Pep Rally the "Greyhound Way"
The Ocean Springs community traditionally rallies together every year to support local students, teachers, our school district -- and this academic year is not any different. Ocean Springs School District leaders are inviting residents to get their pom poms out and shake, shake, shake the Greyhound Way as the 2024-2025 school year has kicked off with the First Teacher Work Day this week, the Greyhound Exploration Day set for Thursday, August 1st, and a full day of classes set for Friday, August 2, 2024.
Former Jackson Prep Pitcher Promoted to the MLB by the New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NY (WJTV)- A former Jackson Prep pitcher will be making his debut tonight for the New York Yankees. Will Warren was called-up by the Major League squad Tuesday afternoon. Warren has won 5 games in Triple-A this year while posting 115 strikeouts. The Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies at 5:40 p.m.
Ole Miss Position Look | Jaxson Dart undisputedly the guy behind center, but next man has to be ready
By all accounts, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart has earned everything he's received since arriving in Oxford from USC a few years ago. After going through two quarterback battles, there's no debate this time around as to who will lead the Rebels downfield. Naturally, after his Ole Miss sequel yielded...
Lady Eagles fell short in season opener against Madison St. Joe
In their season opener, Porter’s Chapel Academy‘s Lady Eagles took a loss to Madison St. Joe in game one but hung in tight in game two. In game one, PCA fell short 14-4 Mia Abdo led the Lady Eagles with two hits. Natalie Cantin hit a double and two RBIs while Marley Bufkin and Brooklynn Nicholson had a hit. Kinsley Luke pitched for PCA and finished with four strikeouts.
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes birth of 2nd zebra this month. Take a peek at the new baby boy!
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomed another baby zebra just two weeks after another was born. This time it's a boy. The zebra was born around 1 a.m. Monday to mother, 4-year-old Safara and father, 7-year-old Bakari. Bakari also is the father of the female foal, born July 14. ...
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