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JPS offers extended registration for 2024-25 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced parents will have an opportunity to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. The registration event will take place on Saturday, July 20 at Kirksey Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is located at 5677 Highland Drive […]
Congress of Country Music celebrates 60th anniversary of Connie Smith's "Once a Day"
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) -Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music celebrated a special anniversary. Today marks the 60th anniversary of Connie Smith’s iconic song “Once a Day” and her incredible story. One of the main highlights of the event was the collaboration with The Boys and Girls...
Photo Gallery: Kosciusko Police Department Visits Boys and Girls Club
Members of the Kosciusko Police Department visited the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko on Monday, July 16. Chief Greg Collins spoke to the children about bullying and gun safety. Children were also allowed to tour officer’s vehicles.
City councilman says donors offered to fund demolition of dilapidated North Jackson hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman says private donors have approached him about funding the demolition of a dilapidated hotel along I-55 North. On Tuesday, Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote asked for an update on the city’s efforts to tear down the Hotel O, saying donors are willing to help fund its demolition.
Dakota Jordan makes decision ahead of next season
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton native and star Mississippi State baseball player Dakota Jordan has made his decision on whether to return to Starkville or chase his dream of playing in the MLB. Jordan, who was expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, didn’t hear...
Crime Prevention Surveillance Center unveiled in Terry
TERRY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Town of Terry unveiled its Crime Prevention Surveillance Center on Tuesday, July 16. Powered by solar energy, officials will be able to view a live feed of what’s happening in the town. “And guys, it’s a great system. I mean, if you ride through Terry at nighttime, first thing you’re […]
Years of service: City of Vicksburg recognizes 7 employees for combined 57 years
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized city employees for their years of service. Honored on Monday were Vicksburg Police Department’s Danielle Williams and Torin Nailor, each for 10 years of service; Vicksburg Police Department employee Anedra Jones and water department employee Victor Parson, […]
Disabled Woman Saved by Vicksburg Fire Department
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Just after 10:30 p.m., units with the Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a fire call at 821 Speed Street at the Marshall Apartments. According to Chief Derrick Stamps, “Upon arrival, the crew could see smoke and was made aware that a disabled person was inside the structure. The firefighters made forcible entry into the structure. Once inside, they found a disabled person who needed to be treated for smoke inhalation. The patient was transported to Merit Health ER. It was determined that a pot had been left on the stove.”
Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference
BROOKHAVEN — Falana McDaniel turned the tragic death of her son Mikeil McDaniel into an opportunity to make a positive difference. Her charity Mikeil D’s Hope Foundation was started to support the education of K-12 students. One of her programs is the Adopt-A-School program which provides necessary learning materials to support students who may not […] The post Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi business community mourns death of James Biglane — banker, preservationist, founder of annual Natchez balloon festival
The Mississippi business community is mourning the death of James Biglane, the co-founder of United Mississippi Bank and the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, one of Mississippi’s treasured annual events since it started more than 30 years ago. “He was one of those human landmarks, a people landmark,” Mimi...
JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South receives proclamation and resolution
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders recognized the Sonic Boom of the South in a major way. During a press conference on Monday, The Boom received a proclamation and resolution from city leaders and Jackson Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba. This comes after JSU announced that the Sonic Boom of...
Multiple Mississippi fire departments respond to downtown Vardaman fire. Three buildings consumed in blaze.
Numerous Mississippi fire agencies are working to put out a blaze that has reportedly consumed three buildings in downtown Vardaman. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the firefighters responded to an active fire at approximately 5:30 a.m. Residents in the Vardaman area posted photos and videos of the blaze on social...
Emergency hospital opening in Smith County
RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center will be collaborating to open the Smith County Emergency Hospital. The new rural emergency hospital is expected to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital will be located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh.
Supervisors approve $68K for needs assessment of jail facility
NATCHEZ — When it comes to the Adams County Jail facility, it’s more than a question of whether to build new or not, officials shared during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said he received eye-opening insight at a free, three-day training last week with the National Institute of […] The post Supervisors approve $68K for needs assessment of jail facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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