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Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
About one-fifth of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state from 2020 […]
Fire work continues in summer
BUDE — Conditions from late June to September are usually not conducive to prescribed fires. Temperatures are hot, humidity is often high, fuel is green and low winds make it hard for fire to carry. Homochitto National Forest Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said they spend the dog days of summer carrying out other work. […] The post Fire work continues in summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
New School Funding Formula for Mississippi K-12 Schools
JACKSON, Miss. – Starting July 1, Mississippi’s K-12 public education system began using a new funding formula for schools. This new formula replaces the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). It aims to ensure that school districts in the most need receive additional funding. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula...
Meet the six new principals heading up DeSoto County Schools this year
DeSoto County Schools start August 1, and so does the tenure of a few new principals. Six schools have appointed six new principals for the 2024-25 school year. All six already have lengthy tenures in DeSoto County Schools, and all have prior experience as either an assistant principal or principal.
Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools
Students and their parents in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are reminded to make sure they know and follow the schools’ policies regarding cell phone use – or risk having their phones taken away. In Oxford, students may have a phone but it must remain out of sight and turned off. Any cell […] The post Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
‘Star chamber’: Joint motion seeks to seal Tim Herrington’s capital murder case
The joint motion filed by District Attorney Ben Creekmore and the defense for Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., is very rare, according to one legal expert. The post ‘Star chamber’: Joint motion seeks to seal Tim Herrington’s capital murder case appeared first on Mississippi Today.
RKA Construction celebrates new office
RKA Construction celebrated its new office in Oxford with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Oxford and Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Ryan Anderson explained the company’s history which began in 2011 in Memphis. RKA Construction has been dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and customer service for both residential and commercial construction projects. They […] The post RKA Construction celebrates new office appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Free haircuts given out at Back to School Summit
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — We’re just a few weeks away from the first day of school and dozens of kids in DeSoto County are going to be sent back with a new look. The clippers were out and the chairs were full inside the Brown Missionary Baptist Church’s gymnasium in Southaven on Saturday morning. In collaboration […]
Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London
International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for Visit Mississippi Rochelle Hicks shared a photo of Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork and his wife Nina getting ready to take a spin in the new taxi cab in […] The post Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS. Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The Spirit Award is the...
Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August
Spring drills was light work for Ole Miss as it allowed for key players to recover from injuries. August will see the full roster at work. The post Ole Miss will have quite a bit more available to work with in August appeared first on On3.
Clouds Will Keep Us Cooler Than Average with Shower Chances
The front that brought cooler air to the region will move back through the midsouth today as a warm front and will fall apart, leaving an unsettled weather pattern throughout this week. Showers are possible each day of the forecast as temperatures slowly warm to average by early next week.
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