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City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival
City Grocery’s Head Chef Jon “JD” Davis won the Judge’s Choice Culinary Best in Show this weekend at the Natchez Food & Wine Festival. Davis, 35, became the chef de cuisine or head chef, at City Grocery earlier this year. Raised in Memphis by his grandparents, he came to Oxford in 2007 to attend the University […] The post City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Charles Edmond named HBCU Broadcaster of the Year
Vicksburg resident Charles Edmond has been named the 2024 HBCU Broadcaster of the Year. Edmond broadcasts for Alcorn State University and is the Sports Director for WPRL91.7 FM. Over the years, Edmond has called Jefferson County and Port Gibson football games but he now a proud announcer for Vicksburg High...
From combat to clergy: Retired colonel embraces life as priest
After a distinguished military career spanning 33 years, Rick Roessler exchanged the role of colonel for the title of priest, and now dedicates his life to his work as a pastor. Roessler served in multiple branches of the armed forces, including the Naval Reserve, Army Guard and Air Force. During his career he served overseas […]
Big Rig Truck Show draws in semitruck lovers from across Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, rigs from across the Gulf Coast could be found in the Coast Coliseum as truckers and fans of big rigs had the chance to showcase their lifestyle. Preston Williamson from Carriere, Mississippi was one of those truckers. “I just want to get a real...
Co-Author Dr. Paul White Joins Young Professionals Discussion
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Vicksburg Young Professionals met last Wednesday for the final discussion on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and received a surprise when one of the co-authors, Dr. Paul White, joined the meeting via Zoom. Michelle Fisackerly led the discussion on...
Mississippi River Monsters Top 10 – So Far
Mississippi River Monsters is happening this weekend. The doors will open for the Mississippi River Monsters at 12 today, music starts at 1 and the weigh in begins whenever the first boat shows up, but no later than 4. Here is a link to some of yesterdays happenings. Here is...
Two-Car Wreck Near Philadelphia; Injury Reported at Neshoba Co. Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A two-car wreck was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 488 in Neshoba County Friday night. The wreck was called in just after 10 p.m. The caller told dispatchers there were injuries. When deputies arrived they talked to the people involved, who refused medical treatment.
Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24
2026 Archbishop Riordan (Calif.) quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr., made it to Ole Miss for Juice Fest 24 this weekend. The post Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24 appeared first on On3.
Why is the Jackson airport named after Medgar Evers?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson’s most prominent Civil Rights figure has not always been synonymous with its international airport. The former namesake for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was a longtime mayor of Jackson. Though the 20th anniversary of the name change is in December, Allen Cavett Thompson served as Jackson’s mayor from 1948 to […]
Meridian Museum of Art’s 50th Annual Reception
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, the Meridian Museum of Art hosted their 50th annual bi-state reception. Every year this event is held here in Meridian and it is sponsored and funded by alliance health to which they can host and give awards out to winners of the art reception. Art...
Car Crashes During Brief Police Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A car crashed on Red Dog Rd. in Carthage Saturday night as it was being pursued by a Leake County deputy. About 10:15 a deputy called in to dispatch that he had spotted a car that appeared to be driving recklessly on Hwy. 35 near Red Dog Rd., just outside the Carthage city limits.
Clarke County continues to investigate deadly shooting in Shubuta
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday around 2 a.m., the entire town was filled with law enforcement after a 17-year-old was shot multiple times at a party and died. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor confirms the body of the 17-year-old was found outside of the party on James Street in Shubuta.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou
NATCHEZ — This Monday, the Natchez Adams School District schools are the first in the Miss-Lou to start bringing new and returning students on campuses for the 2024-2025 school year. “This Back-to-School season is filled with anticipation and excitement,” NASD Superintendent Zandra McDonald stated in a letter. “As your superintendent, I am honored to lead […] The post BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Lady Flashes crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday
St. Aloysius crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the year. The Lady Flashes trailed 2-0 in the first inning but quickly picked things up in the second. Madelyn Kavanaugh got St. Al on the board first with a single which was followed by a double from Kyleigh Cooper. Megan Theriot wrapped up the second inning with a hit to give St. Al the 4-2 lead.
CITY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM: Use of Technology Aimed at Safety
Whether you live along the water in Ocean Springs or in the middle of the Gulf Coast, there are few things more terrifying than really, really bad weather. Ask any local resident if they ever experienced a hurricane such as Katrina in 2005 or Sandy in 2012. They will bear witness of a storm's destructive and deadly fury.
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