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Fieldhouse for the Homeless needs donations to reopen men’s shelter
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The folks with Hattiesburg’s Fieldhouse for the Homeless are making an urgent plea for financial donations, to help them reopen a men’s shelter that recently had to close. The shelter on U.S. 49 shut its doors about a week ago because the organization was...
A Southern Antiques Affair coming this weekend; deadline for tickets is midnight Wednesday
Vicksburg is set to play host to A Southern Antiques Affair, an event that is sure to entertain, educate and showcase the renewed appreciation of vintage finds. The three-day event will run Friday Aug. 16 through Sunday Aug. 18 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd., and will include an antique shopping […]
CPA firm says city’s audit not ready to present
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen expected to hear results from its FY 2023 audit, but that didn’t happen. Carr Hammond, CPA and managing partner at Silas Simmons, the accounting firm the city contracts with for its audits, was not available to attend Tuesday’s board meeting, but sent word to Mayor Dan […] The post CPA firm says city’s audit not ready to present appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Lee County to crack down on unsecured waste loads entering transfer station
TUPELO — In an effort to curb litter, Lee County officials will begin turning away people attempting to drop garbage off at the county's transfer station if those loads aren't secured. After receiving multiple calls from residents living close to the county’s transfer station, which is where most of the city's trash ends up before being shipped to a location in Pontotoc County, county officials ...
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer with Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus
Join our host, Karyn Brown, Dr. William Gillespie and Dr. Richard Heard from Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus and Starkville as they discuss the complexities of pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types, common symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. Discover why some cases go unnoticed until advanced stages and what steps you can take if you suspect something is wrong. Don’t miss this vital information on one of the most concerning cancers today!
After a 20-Year Pause, Amtrak Is Restarting Trains From New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama
Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus. Amtrak recently received approval to restart its train service from Mobile, Alabama, to...
MHSAA announces Southern Miss will host its 2024 football championships
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced that Southern Miss will host the 2024 MHSAA football championships. On Tuesday, the MHSAA board voted for the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic will be played Dec. 5-7 at M.M. Roberts Stadium. “We appreciate the time and conversations with all the potential...
Mississippi leaders challenge Biden’s voter outreach order
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi officials are challenging a 2021 executive order signed by President Joe Biden that directs federal agencies to participate in voter outreach and registration. Current law allows for states and federal agencies to enter into agreements to assist in voter registration efforts, but Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) said the […]
Military training to take place in skies of Mississippi, Louisiana over next few days
TUNICA, Miss. - Don't be alarm if you see military helicopters in your neck of the woods over the next few days. Especially in the Tunica and Oxford areas of Mississippi. The aircrafts are part of the 101st Airborne Division's air assault training event in the skies of Mississippi and Louisiana. The exercises started Tuesday.
Ellisville, Soso become Mississippi Main Street Association members
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Ellisville and the Town of Soso are new associate members of the Mississippi Main Street Association. The association is designed to help downtowns develop. Revamping and revitalizing efforts are underway now with the help of Ellisville Main Street. Sarah Hinton owns two...
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