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Judge returns Reardon to prison for violating release
OXFORD – After being banished from Lafayette County twice, a Water Valley man will spend the next two years in prison for violating the terms of his release. During a Thursday hearing in Lafayette County Circuit Court, Judge Gray Tollison revoked the previously suspended four-year sentence of Matthew Oliver Reardon, 37, and sentenced him to serve two of those years. Reardon pleaded guilty to ...
Sources: Mississippi State baseball to host Missouri State for weekend series, plus others in 2025 season
STARKVILLE -- More news about Mississippi State's 2025 non-conference baseball schedule has come to light. The Diamond Dawgs, coming off a return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, will host Missouri State and Samford at Dudy Noble Field, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Whelen Engineering First Responders Night & Kids Night at The Mag on Saturday, July 27
COLUMBUS, Miss. (07/18/24) - Magnolia Motor Speedway features First Responders Night with all first responders receiving FREE Grandstand Admission with proof of credentials courtesy of Whelen Engineering - the Official Safety Light Provider of Magnolia Motor Speedway. In addition the night's fun festivities include Kid's Bicycle, Power Wheels, and Foot...
Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit
NATCHEZ — Jim Kates, who served as a civil rights worker in Natchez in 1965, will return to the city on Monday, July 22, to talk about his experience in the Natchez movement. The film, “Black Natchez” (1967), will be shown during his visit. Kates’ event, “An Evening with Jim Kates: Reflections from a Veteran […] The post Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Lincoln County paving projects moving along
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes said paving projects were well on their way to being completed in a timely manner. He added Joe Magee Construction was making progress on replacement of a bridge on Auburn Road. Dickerson and Bowen spent two days this week working on paving projects in Brookhaven before going back out […] The post Lincoln County paving projects moving along appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss Punter Makes Rival Look Foolish For Absurd Claim That Mississippi State ‘Runs The Sip’
Mississippi State linebacker John Lewis had some bold comments about Ole Miss and college football in the Magnolia State at SEC Media Days. However, his opinion could not be less self aware. A former punter for the Rebels makes him look very foolish! Lewis, a rising redshirt junior, appeared in all 12 games for the […] The post Ole Miss Punter Makes Rival Look Foolish For Absurd Claim That Mississippi State ‘Runs The Sip’ appeared first on BroBible.
City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers
Tuesday night’s Picayune City Council meeting recognized several individuals for their contributions and achievements. Councilmember Anna Turnage was absent from the meeting. Janet Guidry, the Fire Station Secretary, was honored for her 32 years and 10 months of service to Picayune. Guidry noted that she was the first secretary for the fire department and helped […] The post City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers appeared first on Picayune Item.
Lane Kiffin Humiliates Paul Finebaum In Epic Roast At SEC Media Days
It’s no secret that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and college football analyst Paul Finebaum don’t like each other. So when the two spoke with one another on the SEC Network at SEC Media Days about the role Finebaum allegedly played in Kiffin getting fired as head coach at USC, there was zero ...
Apartments with past-due water bills tied to man accused of stealing tenants’ water payments in Indiana
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An apartment complex that recently had its water shut off for nonpayment in Jackson is owned by the same man facing charges for embezzling some $1.7 million in renters’ water payments in Indiana. Earlier this month, JXN Water temporarily suspended water service for the Gardenside...
Ridgeland designates pecan as official tree of city
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Ridgeland recently designated the pecan as the official tree of Ridgeland in honor of the city’s 125th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 16, during the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the anniversary planning committee commemorated the occasion, which included the reading and signing of the resolution. The pecan was […]
Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven leaves a legacy in Airfield Management
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - One local man is being honored in a big way, leaving a legacy for others to follow in Airfield Management. Chief Master Sergeant Will Uithoven was awarded something bigger than an award himself; an award is being named after him. The honor was presented at the...
Volunteer of the Week: Dr. Christopher Barnett believes in the spirit of service
The Volunteer of the Week is Dr. Christopher Barnett. He is a 1996 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He earned an associate degree in micro computer technology (1998), a Bachelor of Science in information technology (2006), a Master of Business Administration (2009) in technology management, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (2023) in leadership. He […]
VWSD board approves clear bag policy for all athletic events
Fans attending Vicksburg Warren School District athletic events will need a new fashion accessory this year. At its monthly meeting on Thursday the VWSD Board of Trustees approved a clear bag policy for sporting events beginning in August. The policy was approved by a 5-0 vote. Under the policy, any bags brought into the stadium […]
Woman helps neighbor after husband dies from cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MidSouth woman reached out to WREG to extend a helping hand to a grieving neighbor after her husband’s lengthy cancer battle. The two kept in touch during his treatments and when he passed, she wanted to do more. Ida Taylor lives in rural Byhalia, Mississippi, and for more than 20 years […]
Widow, brother agree on pathologist to do autopsy on body of man pulled from Pearl River
After weeks of multiple court filings, the widow and brother of Dau Mabil have agreed on a pathologist who can perform an independent autopsy of the body Dau that was pulled from the Pearl River near Brookhaven weeks after he went missing in Jackson in March. Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas wrote...
City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up
Brookhaven Solid Waste supervisor Tion Lebbage asked residents to “bear with us” as the City works to pick up debris piles. “We’re backed up. We ask you to bear with us,” Lebbage said. Crews on three trucks are moving systematically through the wards picking up clean and dirty piles of debris. Clean piles are picked […] The post City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up appeared first on Daily Leader.
8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game happening on Sunday
VICKSBURG, MS – Young Xecutives is about to host the most electrifying event of the summer! The Young Executives are back with their 8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game, promising a day packed with thrills, excitement, and unforgettable memories. 📅 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024. ⏰...
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