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MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service VERONA — Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training […] The post MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class appeared first on Daily Leader.
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 34 Days – Former No. 34, LB K.J. Wright
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 34 Days – Former No. 34, LB K.J. Wright appeared first on On3.
Tupelo officials decide against public camping ordinance
TUPELO — Last month, the highest court in the land ruled that the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the constitution with its ordinance that outlawed camping on public property, a move tailored toward dismantling homeless encampments they believed were a problem. To advocates and city officials, this ruling has significant implications for the rest of the country. While the ...
Pontotoc's Nikki Williams owns restaurant and boutique
PONTOTOC – Nikki Williams retired from the first job she got right after college with U.S. Foods, where she was most recently a territory sales manager. But at only 42, she's as busy as ever. She owns two businesses in Pontotoc, and they couldn't be more different. "They're like night and day," Williams said. On Thursday, she celebrated the grand reopening of Ella Ivy, a women's clothing ...
FREE TO READ: Physicality and endurance win the World Series of perhaps the oldest game in North America
CHOCTAW, Miss. — As the drummers walk onto the field, the players behind them smack their hickory sticks to the beat. The rhythm envelops the stands and a palpable sense of anticipation flows through the crowd.
Eventgoers enjoy summer jazz event in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — A summer jazz event kicked off in the capital city Sunday. The "Jazz on the Green" smooth jazz event began at 6 p.m. on the District Green on Eastover Drive. It featured musical selections from local artist Jessie Primer. For some attendees, it was a way...
Biloxi father-daughter duo transforming old Hana’s Sushi building into D&D paradise
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A local family is looking to provide a space for sci-fi lovers and gamers who are looking to have fun. In 2023, a fire forced the closure of Hana Sushi on Pass Road in Biloxi. “Everything from the sheetrock to the ceiling tiles to the floor...
Community protests for Jackson gas station to be shut down
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Councilman Kenneth Stokes was joined by many in the community for a protest on Sunday against the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers Boulevard after the recent homicides and crime in the area. He says he will be bringing up a vote of no confidence against...
‘I feel God here’; Oldest Southern Baptist church on the coast celebrates 150th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - For 150 years, Handsboro Baptist Church has opened its doors to new, and long-time guests. Sunday marked the 150th-anniversary celebration. Members representing decades as early as the 50s sat in the Handsboro Baptist Church pews once again. “I love it, it is like coming home,” says...
Body found in impound lot confirmed to be 20-year-old missing man from Horn Lake
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the body found in an impound lot was that of 20-year-old Jaderious Webb. On July 20, around 4 a.m., firefighters were called to put out a car engulfed in flames. It was later confirmed by the Horn Lake Police Department...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
Harness and Running Horse Races at The Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Day three of the Neshoba County Fair welcomed Harness and Running Horse Races at the racetrack. Hundreds gathered in the stands and around the track to watch the harness and running horse races. From people who own horses to spectators, everyone was gathered to have a...
Senator Rod Hickman to speak on Monday with an Legislative Update
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Monday night, Senator Rod Hickman is set to speak as this is his District 32 legislative update. Beginning at 6 p.m., members of the community and around the area are encouraged to come out in support and listen as Senator Hickman provides very important details about topics such as health care, criminal justice, education, and economic reforms.
Former Ole Miss Legend Tim Elko Moves Up to AAA Charlotte Knights, Takes Major Step on his Drive to the Big Leagues
OXFORD, Miss. — According to reports and confirmed by sources close to The Rebel Walk, former Ole Miss baseball captain, four-time letter winner and College World Series Champion Tim Elko has been promoted to the Chicago White Sox AAA affiliate Charlotte Knights. Spending the 2023 season in A-Ball, High-A,...
Hattiesburg Girl Scout donates fruit, vegetable garden to Lighthouse Rescue Mission
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Alaynna Patterson is a member of Girls Scouts Troop 3854. For her community service project, Patterson decided to donate a raised garden to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Hattiesburg. “You can really make impact on the people around here just by doing something small,” Patterson said....
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