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BOMA encourages locals to support weekend catfish tourney
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Megabucks Pro Series Catfish Tournament has returned to the River City for its second year and during its regular meeting Thursday, the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) encouraged locals to support this weekend’s activities. Vicksburg Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour said the second installment of the tournament, […]
Fortune selects Olive Branch as one of the best places to live
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) - Fortune selected The City of Olive Branch as one of the best places to live. According to Fortune, Olive Branch is a great place for families. In Fortune’s Best Places To Live For Families article, Olive Branch is described as a, “A quiet suburban lifestyle and a relatively affordable cost of living, helping the typical household—earning just over $100,000—really get the most bang for their buck.”
City working to develop new long-range plan for Clinton
It’s been six years since the City of Clinton revised the road map it uses to guide long-term growth, and City officials say it’s time to begin putting together a new comprehensive plan. “We have to stay in compliance with the state on our zoning ordinances and things...
Get ready for hunting season: Jackson metro to have two outdoor shows this weekend
If you're into the outdoors, you have a big weekend ahead. Not one, but two outdoor shows are scheduled to take place in the metro area this weekend and will feature the latest in hunting, fishing and agriculture equipment. Each has more than 100 vendors and lots of things to choose from to...
Cain Recyclers announces “Scrap for Hope”
Out of a desire to make a positive impact on their community, the ownership and employees of Cain Recyclers in Kosciusko, Mississippi have created Scrap for Hope. Scrap for Hope is a fundraising opportunity where people can turn their junk scrap metal into hope for their local community and beyond.
Fit Chef is now open in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fit Chef has a new location in Fondren! Studio 3 visited and learned more about the healthy meal options. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to...
Perry County School District implements new policies
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Perry County students will head back to class next week. There are some new policies and schedule changes that parents and students will need to be aware of. The Perry County School District has been on an upward trajectory in test scores and proficiency, and Perry Central High School plans […]
Meridian Mutual prepares for I Love My Credit Union Day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Mutual Credit Union will celebrate “I Love My Credit Union Day” on Friday as part of a nationwide effort to invoke high-energy conversations about the value of credit unions. In celebration, Meridian Mutual will host the Red Hot Diner’s food truck from 11:00am...
Meet the Anglers and Boats Down the Bricks Kick Off Tournament
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The second annual Bill Dance’s Mississippi River Monsters Megabucs Tournament kicks off this weekend at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The celebration includes a “Meet the Anglers” Block Party this evening, July 25, and the Boats Down the Bricks parade down Washington Street tomorrow evening.
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder. The gunfire reportedly happened in the area of 24th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along 15th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. A woman...
Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge
NATCHEZ — Russell Handjis, 44, of Natchez has been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence and driving under the influence. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a domestic in progress on Wednesday afternoon on South Palestine Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Chevrolet truck and a 2021 Ford […] The post Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Canopy Children’s Solutions hosts 10th annual Children’s Mental Health Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Canopy Children’s Solutions knows a children’s mental health crisis exists. Their staff reports that there’s been a 30 percent increase in anxiety and depression among children in the last several years. And one in three high school girls have reported having serious thoughts of suicide. They say those types of statistics highlight the needs the need for collaboration.
Collins Fire Dept. wanting to hire new full, part-time firefighters
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department is looking for some extra firefighters. CFD has three full-time and two part-time firefighter positions open. Collins Fire Department Chief John Pope said once they are filled, he will have seven full-time and seven part-time personnel on staff. “Part-time firefighters would have...
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