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Community protests for Jackson gas station to be shut down
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Councilman Kenneth Stokes was joined by many in the community for a protest on Sunday against the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers Boulevard after the recent homicides and crime in the area. He says he will be bringing up a vote of no confidence against...
Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest
Chefs locally and regionally showcased their talents for hundreds at the Natchez Food and Wine Festival event, Tastings on the Mississippi River by Visit Mississippi. Good food and good spirits filled the Natchez Convention Center on Friday evening. This gallery includes scenes from the event. The post Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Early morning chase in Downtown Meridian results in traffic stop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Early Sunday morning, 911 Dispatch received a call around 6 a.m. about suspicious vehicles following them and advised them to pull over to the police department. Upon the vehicle pulling into the police parking lot, MPD noticed a car that continued to move, and that’s when a...
National Civil Rights Museum commemorate 60th anniversary of 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The National Civil Rights Museum hosted a community symposium on the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer project Saturday. The events of that summer are being deemed as one of the last interracial civil rights efforts of the 1960's. This project was designed to put national attention to the violent oppression experienced by Mississippi Black residents who were trying to vote.
New mini-grants will equip community stewards
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — As communities realize the treasure they have in their water resources, many citizens and groups look for ways to preserve and improve the lakes, rivers and streams. Beth Baker, a specialist in natural resource conservation in agroecosystems with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said […] The post New mini-grants will equip community stewards appeared first on Daily Leader.
Neshoba County investigating shooting, one injured
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that injured a 57-year-old woman. Shots were fired outside around 2 a.m outside Da Spot on Road 410 in Union, between the Linwood and Dixon communities. Officials said the woman was exiting the ladies room at the back when she was struck by a projectile fired from outside that pierced an interior wall.
Expect Rising Temperatures to Return Across Alabama This Week
Welcome to the last week of July and entering the first week of August. Find out what that means for the weather this week. James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said you can expect typical August weather: “Partly sunny days, the chance of a pop-up afternoon storm in spots, and highs in the low to mid-90s.”
What are gas prices in North Alabama?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.50 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.95 and premium at $4.31. In North Alabama, drivers are...
First Alert Weather: Feels-like temperatures topping 105 this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: We’ll hold on to a limited chance of rain for the rest of the night, and you can expect mostly dry conditions heading out the door tomorrow morning. The other big story is the heat, with heat advisories now extended through Tuesday. Highs will reach the 90s again on Tuesday, with heat index levels well above 100º. We will see more scattered storms Tuesday afternoon, and it looks like the greater chance of rain will be in areas to the east.
Brad Nessler, Jenny Dell look back on final ‘Hey Coach’ radio shows with Nick Saban
INDIANAPOLIS – On Oct. 19, 2023, Jenny Dell took her seat next to Eli Gold at Baumhower’s Victory Grille. It was a Thursday night in Tuscaloosa before a huge game – one that would be during CBS’ coveted 3:30 p.m. ET window. Dell was on the call, alongside Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson, as Alabama […] The post Brad Nessler, Jenny Dell look back on final ‘Hey Coach’ radio shows with Nick Saban appeared first on On3.
Gadsden State Community College Increases Revenue with Special Building Fee Increase
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is set to boost its annual revenue by approximately $600,000 through an increase in the special building fee. Beginning in the fall semester, the fee will rise from $12 to $20 per credit hour. This adjustment is part of the college’s ongoing efforts to enhance its infrastructure. “The special […] The post Gadsden State Community College Increases Revenue with Special Building Fee Increase appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Media Day in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – Answers to why some don’t transfer, why NIL looms over Alabama high school sports, why colorful new helmets and why colorful nicknames. By Joe Medley Highlights from the sixth annual Calhoun County Quarterback Club football media day, Friday at Anniston Country Club. Check, please Who knows which of the 13 high school […] The post Media Day in Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
49-year-old man killed in Cherokee County motorcycle crash
CHEROKEE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday, July 28, has claimed the life of a Chipley, Fla. man, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Paul E. Coker, 49, was fatally injured when the 2009 Suzuki VS800 motorcycle...
Food truck with ties to a beloved, old Birmingham restaurant shuts down
A Birmingham food truck with family ties to a beloved Magic City restaurant is shutting down after nearly two years. Chris Joe, whose great-grandfather opened the old Joy Young restaurant in downtown Birmingham more than a century ago, announced this morning on Instagram that he is ending his Rickshaw mobile food business, which first hit the streets in August 2022.
By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday night, July 25. As attendees filtered through the spa doors, the By Grace team invited them to complete a slip with contact information. The team then entered each guest into drawings for free Botox and Semaglutide injections and complimentary services from the spa’s menu. The evening boasted sweet treats and bubbly refreshments, as well as demonstrations and showings of the products and services the spa offers to its clientele, including Botox and Semaglutide injections and the new EmSculpt Neo, designed to target problematic areas that hold on to extra body fat. Natural methods of wellness, energy and weight loss are big hitters at the spa. “We have so many great products here,” RN Lauren Godbee shared. The med-spa is attempting to help every visitor to the business feel beautiful in their skin, providing avenues and solutions toward a happier and healthier self. By Grace Beauty & Wellness offers a variety of health and wellness services. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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