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BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI - A former Mississippi councilman accused of selling drugs out of his vape shops was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison. Former Biloxi City Councilman, Robert Leon Deming, III, was sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. A Mississippi man...
Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods
NATCHEZ — A serious accident involving an 18-wheeler occurred on U.S. 84 east near McNeal Road and the Natchez Trace overpass on Thursday morning. The 18-wheeler left the roadway and traveled into the woods, Corporal Craig James of Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed. The cause is still being investigated and the driver’s identity has not yet […] The post Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Laurel man arrested for stealing farm equipment
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) arrested a man after they recovered a stolen tractor, attachments and lawnmower in Jones County. On August 10, 2024, MALTB was contacted about the possible location of a Kubota MX6000 tractor and front-end loader, Land Pride pallet forks, Land Pride […]
Two arrested for illegal dumping in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men are in custody for illegal dumping in Jackson. Police said the two suspects illegally dumped tires on East McDowell Road. “Once officers arrived and made contact with the two individuals, a small amount of marijuana was also found in the vehicle with the two individuals. We do not believe […]
International Paper grant to aid in Good Shepherd gym construction
International Paper’s Vicksburg Mill has awarded a $50,000 capital campaign grant to Good Shepherd, an agency that serves one of the River City’s most historic and impoverished areas. Funded through the IP Foundation, this capital campaign grant allows Good Shepherd to complete much-needed renovations in the facility’s gymnasium, IP officials said. “As the mill considered […]
‘We just don’t want you to give up’: Parks Director outlines plans for Jackson Zoo
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson City Council members are raising more questions about the administration’s decision to count some $677,000 in city appropriations as revenue for the Jackson Zoological Park. “Is it going to be your practice… that revenue-generating enterprises within this city, if the city gives it...
The media can not separate Ole Miss from this SEC powerhouse in power rankings
There are just over two weeks until the SEC teams start their 2024 season, and several teams have chances to make the championship game. During the last month, the media could not agree on whether Ole Miss should be ranked higher than Alabama. Brad Crawford of 247Sports released his preseason...
Natchez Day Out and Town Hall event to take place on Saturday, September 7th
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Copiah – Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus on 30 Campus Drive, the Natchez Day Out and Town Hall event will be held. Courtesy photo of Co-Lin Natchez Campus Facebook This event will have food trucks, health screenings, space jumps, […]
Choctaw County's Cunningham achieves Dandy Dozen status
As Caleb Cunningham prepares for his senior season at Choctaw County, the five-star wide receiver has become one of the hottest names in football recruiting nationwide. Cunningham has lived a humble life inside small-town Mississippi for his first 18 years, but things are changing. The latest recognition the talented star athlete received came on Wednesday when the (Jackson) Clarion Ledger selected him a member of its annual Dandy Dozen list.
Mississippi festival that attracted over 100,000 attendees in 2024 named ‘Signature Event of the Southeast’
The annual Double Decker Arts Festival, one of Oxford’s most celebrated events, has been named a “Signature Event of the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) for the fourth time. This prestigious recognition highlights the festival as one of the region’s top events, showcasing its significant cultural impact.
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....
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