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Earth’s Bounty Festival was all about Christmas in July
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Christmas came a little early during the Earth’s Bounty Festival at Singing Brakeman Park on Saturday. The month of July’s Earth Bounty Festival was all about Christmas in July, even featuring “Santa Claus” in his shorts and flip flops!. Many people came...
Vidalia police, bystanders rescue boaters thrown overboard in Mississippi River
VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - Five boaters were rescued after being thrown overboard in the Mississippi River on July 6. The Vidalia Police Department responded to the area two miles south of the Mississippi Bridge. Multiple bystanders and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries helped with the rescue. All five...
Officials: Parts of Mississippi be aware of isolated severe storms, tornadoes from remnants of hurricane
Officials with the National Weather Service warn those in the western part of Mississippi to be weather aware Monday as Hurricane Beryl pushes inshore. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl may produce isolated severe weather for residents along the Mississippi River today. The risk of severe thunderstorms also brings a threat of isolated tornadoes and damaging wind gusts.
West Nile virus detected in 18 states as mosquito season arrives
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that in at least 18 states, the West Nile virus has been detected, as experts warn the virus appears to be circulating more than usual for this time of summer.
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
“Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. If the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was a boxer, you’d bet on the other […] The post Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown
The 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is July 12-13 at the Hattiesburg Saenger The-ater. Forty-two women will represent all regions of the state, with the winner serving a one-year term as Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism. “Showcasing the importance of tourism and economic development is key to our state’s future, and we […] The post Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lauren Johnson, Dead at 22: Found Wrapped in a Sheet Inside a Car at Gulfport
Lauren Johansen, 22, was found dead, her body mutilated and wrapped in a sheet inside a car at a Gulfport, Mississippi cemetery. Bricen Rivers, 23, her ex-boyfriend, allegedly fled the scene, leading police on a dramatic chase before being captured by authorities after a lengthy pursuit. This shocking discovery has left the local community in disbelief and mourning.
Woman charged with murder after deadly shooting in Macon
MACON, Miss (WTVA) — A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Macon early Saturday morning. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck said Ciara Latham was arrested in Macon on Saturday, July 6. She has been charged with murder and aggravated domestic violence. Breanna...
Man dies after being shot multiple times on Livingston Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jackson. The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 a.m. in the 3000 block of Livingston Road. Detective Tommie Brown said when officers arrived at the location, they were told that a man had been shot multiple times and transported to the University […]
Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery
STORY SUBMITTED WILSON FARNHAM JR. While patiently waiting on the Lord’s return, our cemeteries at Shiloh Church in Sontag of Lawrence County have slowly been filling to capacity. Organized in 1845 and on its present location for a very long time, we have two burial grounds and are located on a high hill with limited […] The post Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi State baseball picks up Virginia reliever pitcher from portal
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - Sunday, MSU added commit number eight from the transfer portal to their roster, and this specific transfer came in the form of a right-handed pitcher. Former Virginia reliever Chase Hungate took to social media to announce his commitment to Chris Lemonis and Mississippi State baseball. This...
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