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Laurel considering Social Security for city employees
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is taking steps to allow firefighters and police officers to decide if they want to contribute part of their paychecks to Social Security. Right now, those employees aren’t paying into social security. The city council moved forward this week by asking...
Laurel to launch mobile app
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel City Council leaders approved the launch of a new city mobile app on Tuesday. Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee said the data is becoming outdated in the city’s information technology department and the mobile app will help provide some relief. The city is entering an...
Mississippi Track Stars seeking additional funding ahead of National Championship trip
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A group of the state’s best track runners are gearing up to head to the National Championship next week, but funding issues could prevent all of them from making it. Two weeks ago, 33 members of the Mississippi Track Stars qualified for the National Championship...
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding
A new Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is opening its first location in Mississippi. The Louisiana pizza chain’s newest franchise location is tucked in Silo Square development in Southaven, which is considered a suburb of Memphis. The town straddles I-55 near the Tennessee border. It marks the 32nd location...
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Warm and humid, scattered storms this afternoon
As a stalling front slowly sags into our region by tomorrow, we’ll see a wetter pattern into the next several days. The risk of flooding rain can’t be ruled out. The rainier conditions will help keep our temperatures a little lower. Today’s high temps will still be hot as they reach the lower 90s but the heat index will “only” be about 100 to 106 which still feels quite hot so continue to use caution and remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade when participating in outdoor activities.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18 wheeler catches fire on EXIT 34 B off ramp
Drivers are cautioned to avoid the Exit 34B off ramp due to an 18-wheeler on fire. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, it is believed a tire popped and sparked up and caused the vehicle to catch fire. First responders are on scene and say it will be take about...
Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program
A chapter of Trail Life USA has begun in Summit through New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to mold boys into self-confident, courageous men of high moral character who will be good citizens and effective leaders. While the Troop enjoys outdoor adventure, […] The post Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program appeared first on Daily Leader.
JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing 14-year-old Prentiss girl. According to her parents, Kaycee Johnson has been missing from her home since 6 p.m. July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray “Follow Your Dreams” tank top with a unicorn on it, black shorts and pink flip flops. She was […] The post JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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