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JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
Team Miss. wins 125 medals during 2024 Transplant Games
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Team Mississippi does the state proud, returning from the Transplant Games loaded with medals. The Olympic-style games were extra special for the athletes, who, for the first time, were joined by their largest delegation of donor families. “We came back with 125 medals, and 80 of...
Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25. The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1...
Giving Back: #NoCeilings with Coach Yo Foundation Closes Summer Initiative with Three Community Events
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her #NoCeilings with Coach Yo Foundation will look to continue giving back to the Mississippi community, closing out July with three separate public events, free of charge, from July 25th-27th. July 25 at C.B. Webb. The first of those...
Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years
Batesville firefighters continued to monitor a commercial building fire Wednesday afternoon, almost 20 hours after the blazes were first reported. The block building was used as a warehouse for a local rental business. Fire Dept. officials will release a report later with more information about what may have caused the fire. Fire Chief Tim Taylor […] The post Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years appeared first on The Panolian.
Train hits 18-wheeler in Gulfport, blocking several railroad crossings
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport Police said a train struck an 18-wheeler’s trailer Thursday after it became stuck on the tracks at the rail crossing at 33rd Avenue and West Railroad Street. The crash happened Thursday morning around 7:30. The train was heading east when it collided with the...
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins had 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns the past two years for Ole Miss. He left the Rebels to join Ohio State this offseason. “He’s one of the best players in all of college football,” Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin said. If any coach can...
Lincoln Riley voices support for Mike Leach's HOF candidacy during Big Ten Media Days
Lincoln Riley has entered the fray of voices calling for action related to the Hall of Fame candidacy of the late Mike Leach. A longtime head coach and an innovator renowned for his air raid offense, Leach tragically passed away in 2022 while serving as the head coach at Mississippi State. While most coaches and fans of the sport recognize Leach is an iconic figure worthy of enshrinement, his career winning percentage checks in just shy of the .600 mark needed for eligibility to be added to the College Football HOF.
Mississippi Children’s Museum receives support for afterschool program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) received support from the R.V. Powers and Robert E. Lake Foundations, as the museum prepares for the fourth year of continuing the innovative afterschool program. The Launch into Learning program serves more than 100 students from Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and 30 students from Meridian Public Schools, with […]
Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera
Thieves were caught on camera Tuesday stealing donations left for St. Andrew’s Thrift Store in Brookhaven. The store, located on East Monticello Street, has a drop-off area behind the store where donors leave items for the mission. All proceeds from sales benefit St. Andrew’s Mission, which provides clothing and food items in McComb, and free […] The post Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera appeared first on Daily Leader.
ABC facility moving to Canton site
CANTON — A new 400,000-square-foot warehouse for Mississippi’s liquor distribution operations is coming here, officials announced this week. Joey Deason, executive director of the Madison County Economic Development Authority, said he has been working with the Department of Revenue for about four years on the project, with the Legislature approving the additional funding needed this past session.
City signs lease with Yates at former U.S. Motors
The city of Philadelphia has entered into a lease-purchase agreement with Thompson North, a division of W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company, for the former U.S. Motors facility at 1224 Pecan Ave. La-Z-Boy Logistics was previously leasing the building as office space and for parking trucks. Under the agreement, Thompson...
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