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The Iconic Prairie Arts Festival Returns to West Point
Each year, on the Saturday before Labor Day, the iconic Prairie Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown West Point, Mississippi. This year’s event is slated for August 31, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., with arts and crafts vendors from multiple states displaying their wares along Commerce Street and throughout Sally Kate Winters Park.
Another very hot several days will be in store for our area
High pressure gave our area nice sunny skies and very hot temperatures on our Monday. We saw heat index values pretty much in the same category as the air temperatures. We will continue to see dry conditions as the rule across our area over the next few days due to high pressure continuing to dominate our weather forecast. We will see the heat index values stay on par with the air temperatures due to the dry air in our area. We will continue to see plenty of sunshine as the rule through our Thursday.
Mississippi State football opens season against Eastern Kentucky
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. — The Mississippi State Bulldogs will hit the gridiron on Saturday to take on Eastern Kentucky. Head coach Jeff Lebby will make his debut with the team and says the offensive line has improved the most during the off season. The Bulldogs will have to find...
Hosemann launches State Fiscal Policy Study Group
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) named a third select study group in the Mississippi Senate on state fiscal policy. The study group will be co-chaired by Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins. “Our ultimate goal is always to lower the tax burden and ensure taxpayer dollars […]
Mississippi FedEx driver earns title of ATA Grand Champion
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The American Trucking Associations awarded FedEx driver Jackie Reed of Mississippi, the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2024 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships. “Jackie demonstrated the precision and professionalism we have come to expect from NTDC champions,” said American Trucking Associations President and CEO...
Former Mississippi park commission treasurer arrested for reportedly embezzling public funds for personal use
A former Mississippi Park Commission treasurer was arrested for reportedly embezzling public funds for her personal use. State Auditor Shad White announced today the arrest of Megan Berry, the former Treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission (CPC). Special Agents from the State Auditor’s office apprehended Berry on one count of embezzlement.
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