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Specialty wine store to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson neighbors will soon have a new place to purchase wine. Hunter Evans, a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and the owner of Elvie’s, plans to open a specialty wine store called Levure. The business will be located in Banner Hall next to Broad Street Baking Company. They will sell natural […]
Velma Jackson graduating seniors recognized for achievements
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Velma Jackson graduating seniors Zaaliyah Chesser and Cornell Bacon are making strides this year. “I’ve been able to hold up my grades thankfully this whole year,” said Zaaliyah Chesser. Chesser is graduating with honors. “This is the first time having all year honor roll,” Chesser said. It wasn’t an easy […]
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
King Solomon Baptist Church to Host Homecoming Celebration this Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – King Solomon Baptist Church will hold their Homecoming Celebration this weekend beginning on Friday, July 19. Friday and Saturday, the Church will be host to a Garage Sale and other events. On Sunday, after the 8 a.m. Homecoming Service, the church will serve brunch. In the...
Jackson Prep standout is taken 9th in MLB Draft
In the realm of high school baseball, Jackson Prep (Flowood, Miss.) has once again produced one of the most promising prospects in recent drafts. Griffin, a standout player who reclassified from the 2025 Draft to 2024, is drawing significant attention as a full-time baseball player. His talent and dedication have paid off, as he has just been drafted 9th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the July draft. Unlike Jerrion Ealy, a previous Jackson Prep star who chose to pursue a football career, Griffin is firmly committed to baseball.
Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kevin Oatis, Kolin Wilson and Jamarion Davis-Fleming
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football and basketball along with team news: First Biscuit – Starting the day with football and team news, of late I have talked to sources about the Mississippi State safeties group entering training camp and that grouping is pretty […] The post Tuesday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Kevin Oatis, Kolin Wilson and Jamarion Davis-Fleming appeared first on On3.
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
Highlighting History: Emancipation Day declared in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – July 15 has been officially declared Emancipation Day in the City of Tupelo. The proclamation, which was made Monday night, was read aloud by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis following a program from Dr. Carl B. Mack about why July 15 is an important part of local Black history.
Madison native Niko Mazza selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison native Niko Mazza was the first Golden Eagle taken off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, an MRA grad, enjoyed a career-best season on the mound, beginning the year as the Friday night ace for USM and solidifying himself in the starting rotation throughout the season.
Donations boxes in Aberdeen being used to dump unwanted items
Www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-07-15 18:51:30. SUMMARY: In Aberdeen, Mississippi, residents are misusing donation boxes on East Canal Street meant for clothes and shoes by dumping household trash, causing actual donations to spoil. Mayor Dwight Stevens urges the community to only deposit properly bagged, usable clothes. He noted that boxes at Food Giant were removed due to similar misuse. The mayor highlighted the unsightly nature of the problem and its impact on donation quality, reflecting community concerns about the issue. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
More than 110 golfers tee it up for Folds of Honor Golf Classic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Honoring their sacrifice and educating their legacy: it’s the idea behind Folds of Honor. On Monday, the group gathered more than 110 golfers for their second annual tournament to have fun and raise funds. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to go toward families of...
Gulfport Dragway Gears Up for King of the Coast Event #4
Mark your calendars for Event #4 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Gulfport Dragway. GULFPORT, MS- Event #4 of the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is set for August 30 – September 1, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. This action-packed weekend will feature numerous classes, including Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters. Additionally, the 2023 season BTE King of the Coast Tournament of Champions for Electronics, Footbrake, and Sportsman will also take place over the weekend.
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