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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...
Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a […] The post Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Body found in Mississippi believed to be missing Southern student, sheriff says
A body found in Mississippi is believed to be a Southern University student who was reported missing a week earlier, West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said Wednesday. Family members reported Steven Harris IV, 20, of St. Francisville, missing on July 17 after they were unable to reach his cell phone. Harris was scheduled to be in court for a custody hearing of his child but did not show up, Spillman said.
DEMOLITION DAY: Dixie Bowl destroyed for Northcrest Baptist Church's expansion
The old Dixie Bowl Bowling Alley is coming down and those at the sight were saying their goodbyes to the memorable family place. Senior Pastor Wade Phillips was excited for this long-awaited day. “We have been talking about this and planning this for years now, so, to see that first...
New playground at Columbia park could be finished by mid-October
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction of a new playground at Friendship Park will soon kick into high gear, now that a final playground design has been approved. A committee made up of residents and city leaders has just given the thumbs up to a design that took several months to complete.
Second Annual “We Care” Basketball and Football Clinics are held this week in Hermanville
The Second Annual We Care Basketball and Football Clinics were held this week in Hermanville, Mississippi. Supervisor Patricia Chambliss organized the events to provide a form of structured entertainment for the youth in the community. “Sports makes our lives interesting by teaching us respect, discipline, friendship, leadership, resilience, teamwork, and...
Biloxi City Council votes against cannabis-related businesses in downtown area
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - In a unanimous vote, Biloxi City Council decided to remove downtown zoned properties from the list of areas where cannabis-related businesses can open. Before the decision was made, two people voiced their opinions on the matter. The first, local business owner Mark Garriga, told the council homeless people would flock to a downtown dispensary.
Ole Miss football expected to have a ton of talent attending Juice Fest this weekend
It's a big recruiting weekend for college football teams, including Ole Miss. Most programs will have big recruiting events, with the Rebels hosting Juice Fest on July 27. Here is a rundown of the potential attendees for this coming weekend and their 247Sports Composite Ratings. Ryder Lyons- 2025 Quarterback, Five-Star.
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