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Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Admits He Was Initially Recruited at Different Position
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, unfortunately, found himself on the wrong end of several big hits in 2023. With the help of a few gentle reminders from his mom, taking better care of his body appears to be something Dart plans to work on this coming college football season. During an ...
City of Canton selected as location for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Canton was selected as the location for the new Alcoholic Beverage and Control warehouse. According to Joey Deason with the Madison County Economic Development Authority, the Department of Finance and Administration purchased the land for around $980,000. The property is just over 32...
HSFT Stop #22: Oak Hill Academy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — Oak Hill Academy football is entering its first year with Tom Goode as head coach. After a 3-8 season last year Goode is looking to lead a drastic turnaround and that starts with being the toughest team physically and mentally. “Along with getting in...
Retaining wall collapses between Meridian businesses
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A retaining wall collapsed beside businesses on Bonita Drive Monday. The wall is located on the side of Popeyes restaurant, next to Bonita Wine & Liquor. The businesses are still open. It’s likely the wall eroded over time and recent heavy rain contributed to its collapse....
Vicksburg 200 Committee announces kickoff event for July 29
Together with the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Vicksburg 200 Committee is previewing a year of celebratory bicentennial events with a special kickoff happening in Washington Street Park (Washington Street, between Jackson Street and Grove Street) Mon., July 29 at 9 a.m. The event date is significant in that […]
Clinton students return to class for 2024-25 school year
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. “We’re excited. It’s going to be fun. It’s a little bit sad to think it’s our last first day, but made some fun memories last night. And it’s going to be fun today,” said a Clinton High […]
Archer and Cable selected as VDN’s Track Coaches of the Year
Vicksburg High School’s Deatra Cable and Shaun Archer Sr. have been named VDN’s Track Coaches of the Year. Archer led the Gators to another good season where VHS had yet another state champion. VHS not only had a state champion, but plenty of their young athletes succeeded in every meet.
Jones County fire department in need of donations for new station
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Jones County is in need of donations to help finish building a new fire station. The department was able to finish the outside exterior of the facility using $92,000 in county funding, but they need at least $10,000 more to finish the inside […]
Arkansas doesn't deserve benefit of the doubt over Mississippi State football
Last Friday, SEC media predictions for the 2024 college football season were released, and Mississippi State football’s standing in those predictions was par for the course. Despite there no longer being divisions in the league, the tradition of voting Mississippi State last in the SEC West was effectively maintained. MSU was picked 15th in the conference, ahead of only Vanderbilt.
Caledonia High School opens new $9 million gymnasium
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WTVA) – Caledonia High School has opened its new gymnasium. Local community members, students, and staff were able to walk through the new gym on Monday, viewing the new video board, scoreboards, locker rooms, and weight room. The gym is bigger than before, enhancing student opportunities in...
City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County and the City of Brookhaven reached an agreement for a buyout of the Lincoln County courthouse in July. An interlocal agreement required the County to buy the City’s 20 percent stake in the courthouse if they left to a new City Hall. The move is now on hold until the Mississippi […] The post City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office appeared first on Daily Leader.
Amerigroup MS’ Back 2 School Bash supports local students
Two hundred eighty-nine backpacks were distributed to Metro Jackson area students during a Back 2 School Bash hosted by Amerigroup MS. Over 260 participants were on hand for this fun-filled family event held at the Jackson Medical Mall on July 13, 2024. This event helps ensure that area school children...
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