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Homeowner takes action after frustration with overgrown sidewalks on his street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tired of watching nature overrun his street, a South Jackson man steps up to make things safer. He believed the public walkways in front of his home posed a danger and weren’t what he wanted to see daily. About a week ago you could not walk on the sidewalk along Cooper Road and Meadow Lane because of tall grass, overgrown brush and trash, but thanks to one citizen all that has changed.
Restaurant inspections serve up ‘A’ ratings to seven locals
BROOKHAVEN — Eight local restaurants and businesses passed Mississippi Department of Health Inspections. Seven of the eight earned “A” ratings in the last week. MSDH reported Bo Bo Buffett, located at 1211 Brookway Boulevard, earned a “B” rating for the second straight time and the sixth time since 2016. Serio’s Pizzeria, located at 216 South […] The post Restaurant inspections serve up ‘A’ ratings to seven locals appeared first on Daily Leader.
Shooting suspect that left a man hurt appears in Corinth Municipal Court
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) - A man charged with a shooting that left a man hurt had a bond hearing in Corinth on Thursday, August 15. Corinth Police said that Rashaun Ford, 20, surrendered himself in regarding a weekend shooting in the city Tuesday. He is facing aggravated assault charges in...
Gold Strike Casino Resort Rebrands Sportsbook
TUNICA, MS – Gold Strike Casino Resort officially rebranded its sportsbook in collaboration with DraftKings to open the Gold Strike Sportsbook powered by DraftKings. “We are excited to collaborate with DraftKings to deliver an exceptional sports betting experience to our guests,” said Dean Rubin, SVP and General Manager of Gold Strike Casino Resort. “Our reputation for excellence combined with DraftKings’ innovation will elevate our sportsbook to new heights and set the bar for sports betting in the regional gaming market.”
Smith and Riley takes over as Head Coach/Captain of the Vikettes
Jennifer Smith and Za’Miya Riley have taken over as Head Coach/Captain of the Vikettes for the 2024-2025 season. Riley, who is a sophomore at WC, first began dancing at the age of seven when April Green introduced her to the sport. She decided to stick with dance and eventually made the Vikettes squad when she entered Junior High School.
Pennies for Parks using sales tax increase to maintain youth sports fields in George County
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) - Youth sports in George County are so popular that the city of Lucedale passed a restaurant and hotel sales tax increase to help fund its parks and ball fields, which are struggling to accommodate the youth sports programs. “Until we get some more fields, we are...
Warren County public records: Aug. 5-Aug. 12
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of August 5 to August 12. Warranty Deeds: *Ronald Charles Aders to Bobby Glenn Whitney, Part SE/4 of NE/2, Section 10, Township 15 North, Range 4 East. *Johnnie Guinn and Ora Guinn to Kendrick Montrell Bershell and Kentrez Martell Bershell, Lot 54, Cottonwood Subdivision […]
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline. The Corps' project manager, Matthew Scott Ellzey, said the agency will begin...
Southaven Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile
The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Willie Reed, a runaway juvenile. Willie is described as a black male with brown eyes and black and red hair. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt and black pants.
Ole Miss Soccer opens season Thursday night versus Southern University
Year two of the Molly Rouse era begins Thursday as Ole Miss opens its regular season schedule at home against Southern University. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+. QUICK KICKS. Ole Miss opens its 2024 season Thursday against Southern for the first...
Bail bond companies to answer questions about accused killer’s release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two Nashville bonding companies are in the hot seat after they allegedly allowed a man to cross state lines where he’s accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. Six judges are now calling the bonding companies to a hearing on Thursday morning. Lauren Johansen was killed in...
State Treasury Department returns $100M+ in unclaimed money in past four years
The State Treasury of Mississippi has given residents back more than $100 million in the past four-and-a-half years and is hoping that some semi-recent changes to its claims-making process will push that number above $130 million by 2025. During the Neshoba County Fair on Aug. 1, Mississippi Treasurer David McRae told a crowd of people that his office has returned more money to Mississippians in the past four-and-a-half-year period than ever before. ...
Dialysis pioneer now has to be treated himself
TUPELO – Three times a week, Sam Gregory sits restlessly in a chair for four hours undergoing dialysis, a medical treatment that removes extra fluid and waste products from his blood because his kidneys no longer function. It's tedious, to be certain. It's also keeping him alive. "We do what we have to do; otherwise, the alternative would not be good," Gregory said with a chuckle. At 83 years ...
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