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Starkville-based developer invests $350 million in Mississippi projects
Mark Castleberry’s dabble in Mississippi business began with two small single concrete plants in 1992. Today, he’s one of Mississippi’s megadevelopers, racking up $350 million in investments in Mississippi from Olive Branch to Biloxi. “It’s good business, you know,” said Castleberry, of his small ready-mix concrete company....
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.
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.
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