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JSU receives grant to preserve historic hospital
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Zachary T. Hubert Health Center at Jackson State University received a $198,564 grant from the National Park Service to preserve the building. The money will go towards a new roof and a new HVAC System. Jackson State University’s Community Engagement Director, Heather Denne, believes the money will not only preserve the building itself, but the history behind it.
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-07-24 18:46:05. SUMMARY: Quinshon Judkins, who amassed 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns in two seasons at Ole Miss, transferred to Ohio State. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin praised him as one of college football's top players. Kiffin's coaching has led Ole Miss to consistently rank in the SEC's top four for rushing yards per game over the past four years. With 2023 showing 178 YPG, Kiffin is optimistic about replacing Judkins, highlighting the return of Ulysses Bentley and the additions of Logan Diggs and Rashad Amos. He emphasized adapting the offense to players' strengths for continued success.
Golden Triangle Dream Center builds beds for families in need
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-24 18:42:00. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center in Columbus, Mississippi, is providing beds to children in need, promoting a better night's sleep to enhance their education. John Almond, the center's director, emphasizes its mission to address community needs and support families. Volunteers like Lynn Suggs express joy in positively impacting children's lives, as seen through their smiles and newfound comfort. Parents, grateful for the assistance, share relief in no longer worrying about inadequate sleeping arrangements. The Dream Center encourages those in need of beds to reach out, reinforcing that asking for help should not be a source of shame.
Merit Health sues competitor to stop reopening of St. Dominic’s behavioral health hospital
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. The Mississippi State Department of Health approved a lease between Oceans Healthcare and St. Dominic’s that could re-open 83 psychiatric and 35 chemical dependency beds shuttered in June of 2023. Merit sued to prevent the planned re-opening. In June of last...
Mississippi State Bulldogs Break Records with 9 Olympians in Paris 2024
Mississippi State University has a record-breaking nine individuals participating in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, representing seven countries across three different sports. Among them, Catalina Perez and Ilana Izquierdo are marking firsts for MSU in Olympic soccer, and Nuno Borges is the first-ever Bulldog Olympian in tennis. Borges, ranked at No. 42 globally, enters the Games on a high note after defeating Rafael Nadal to win the Nordea Open. Curtis Thompson is the sole American athlete from MSU, while Marco Arop, Navasky Anderson, and Anderson Peters contribute to MSU's unique representation in specific track and field events.
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
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...
Gluckstadt commission rezones travel sports facility land, residents express concerns
The Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday night voted to recommend land at at U.S. 51 and Weisenberger Road be rezoned from R1, meaning residential, to C2, meaning commercial, to accommodate a proposed travel sports complex, despite several people who attended the meeting to voice opposition to the measure. The travel sports facility, previously labeled as the "Gluckstadt Megadome," is a $100 million project that has been in the works for months under 828 Sports...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
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