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Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge
NATCHEZ — Russell Handjis, 44, of Natchez has been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence and driving under the influence. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a domestic in progress on Wednesday afternoon on South Palestine Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Chevrolet truck and a 2021 Ford […] The post Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
No one injured in active shooter incident at Mississippi school. Elderly man in custody
A man was taken into custody Thursday morning after what is being called an active shooter situation was reported at West Marion Primary School. District officials reported the incident in a Facebook post. "We will update the community with more information as it becomes available," the post said. "Again, no one was...
Ole Miss football recruiting talking points heading into Juice Fest
Lane Kiffin and his staff will focus on Juice Fest tomorrow while fans wait for any positive news from the big recruiting weekend. The Rebels will have a slew of recruits attending, and Kiffin hopes they leave with a commitment to Ole Miss at the forefront of their minds. Around...
Seven Ole Miss Rebels head to Paris for Olympic Games
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Seven Ole Miss Rebels will represent their home countries during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The seven Olympic berths this year come from two sports (soccer, track & field) and ties the Ole Miss department record set first by the 2016 delegation to Rio. Representing Ole Miss in […]
No.2 ranked point guard from class of 2025 hearing from Ole Miss basketball and other programs
Five-star point guard Mikel Brown Jr., an Overtime Elite prospect, has been hearing from several programs trying to get him on campus for visits. Ole Miss is one of them, and Chris Beard is working to get Brown Jr. to Oxford. Brown Jr. is ranked the No. 2 point guard...
Authorities respond to mental health crisis on Bay Bridge
Multiple agencies responded to the Bay St. Louis Bridge last Tuesday evening after a woman began experiencing what police officers called a “mental health crisis,” stopping traffic in the westbound lane for a couple of hours. “At about 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, we received a call from dispatch...
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder. The gunfire reportedly happened in the area of 24th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along 15th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. A woman...
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Former GSU Women’s Basketball Standout Jazmin Boyd
GRAMBLING, La. | Funeral Arrangements have been announced for former Grambling State University women's basketball player Jazmin Boyd. Jazmin Boyd Arrangements: Logos Missionary Baptist Church 310 Mobile St. Hattiesburg, Miss. Monday, July 29, 2024 Viewing 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 Funeral 2 p.m. Send Floral Arrangements to: McSwain & Myers Funeral Services LLC 1317 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Miss., 39401.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Two Mississippi Lottery players rake in more than $350,000 in winnings on Wednesday
Two lucky Mississippi Lottery players turned a regular summer day into Winning Wednesday with more than $350,000 in prizes. Mississippi Lottery officials report that Wednesday was a winning night for two Mississippi Lottery players who won more than $353,000. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerball player won $100,000.
JSU is now the first HBCU and first MS institution to receive this award. See what it is
Jackson State University became the first HBCU and the first institution in Mississippi to receive the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors. The Academy announced award recipients on July 17 for multiple categories including the Founders Award, which honors institutions that contribute to NAI’s success and impact while demonstrating a commitment to innovation. ...
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