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Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Life Dental Group named 5th fastest-growing company in MS
Life Dental Group, a leading dental services organization based in Oxford has been named the fifth fastest-growing company in the state, earning a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Life Dental Group has been recognized among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Inc. 5000 […] The post Life Dental Group named 5th fastest-growing company in MS appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi Coast hotels gear up ahead of Labor Day traffic
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Hotels are staffed up in preparation for a high number of guests this holiday weekend. Some hotels say they are expecting to be fully booked and sold out of rooms. Many locations are preparing special events to kick of the holiday weekend. With Labor Day...
The importance of overdose awareness in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Saturday marks International Overdose Awareness Day, it serves as a stark reminder of the deadly impact of drug abuse across Mississippi. Every August 31, the day highlights the devastating impact of drug overdoses and honors the memory of those who have lost their lives to them across the world. It also aims to reduce the stigma […]
Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
Mississippi’s top 5 dream vacations across the world
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – If you are looking for an international getaway, a recent report reveals where you will likely run into Mississippians. Rustic Pathways, a travel agency with programs targeted at young students, analyzed monthly average Google search data over the last year in Mississippi. It noted several countries commonly associated with the ideal vacation […]
Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushing for his job to be appointed, not elected
By Bobby Harrison Mississippi Today Longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday he has met with legislative leadership about making his position appointed instead of elected. Chaney, R-Vicksburg, who was first elected to the statewide post in 2007, said he has come to the conclusion that a person who is appointed “can do a better […]
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