Myrtle
LATEST NEWS
‘Goals nobody can argue with’: Mississippi universities rebrand DEI to focus on access, opportunity and belonging
The University of Mississippi is in the midst of restructuring its Division of Diversity and Community Engagement as other universities across the state have already made changes to their diversity, equity and inclusion offices, potentially in an effort to ward off a legislative ban. Earlier this year, the head of...
MSU Extensions offers food business training
By Elizabeth Canales MSU Extension Service Mississippians with a quality food product looking to scale up their business are invited to take advantage of a series of one-hour webinars and a one-day, in-person workshop to learn ways to navigate different markets. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is offering the “Food as Business: Scaling up […] The post MSU Extensions offers food business training appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
The Knights of Peter Claver Workforce Development’s Initiative for Construction Jobs
The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s labor market needs more trained construction and technical workers. While there are many paths to filling the labor gap, The Knights of Peter Claver (KOPC) Workforce Development is leading the way in training the unemployed and underemployed residents along the Mississippi Gulf Coast who desire entry-level positions in the construction industry.
Broadband BEAD Map Challenge OPEN NOW
The BEAD Challenge officially began on August 1, 2024. The Challenge Process allows residents of Mississippi a chance to provide feedback to help BEAM update the Mississippi Broadband Map. This updated map will allow BEAM to make the most of upcoming broadband funding and ensure every location in the state will soon have access to high-speed internet.
North Lee Water issues boil water alert on Aug. 2 for select roads
SALTILLO, Miss. (WTVA) — The North Lee County Water Association issued a boil water alert for some of its customers on Friday, Aug. 2. Some type of issue caused a loss in water, the water association announced. However, crews fixed the issue. The water association submitted water samples to...
Widower builds birdhouses to battle depression
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) – A widower, overcome by depression, turns his life around by embracing nature and building homes for his feathered friends. The Madison man is now inspiring others with his work to take his mind off pain and grief. “Getting busy on the birdhouses really saved me...
Temperatures quickly heating up next week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Calm and dry conditions continue for the rest of our Saturday night with temperatures still feeling pretty warm. Looking ahead into our Sunday the hot conditions continue with heat index values back into the triple digits. We’ll stay sunny and dry with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s for the start of the next work week.
Beachfront Property Purchased in Long Beach
LONG BEACH (GG) — Tuesday, July 30, 2024, city of Long Beach and the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain celebrated a $1.9 million purchase for 32 acres of undeveloped beachfront property. The 32 acres is located between Markham and Marcie Drive as this route runs from the train tracks to the beach.
South Mississippi Toy Festival brings hundreds of toy collectors to Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The South Mississippi Toy Festival brought hundreds of toy collectors to Hattiesburg. Toy collectors of all ages sorted through a variety of offering, ranging from magnets to action figures. Saturday marked the first year the festival was held in Hattiesburg, and more than 90 vendors participated.
FIRST ALERT: Sunday feel-like temps near 104
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A hot weekend to say the least, scorching temperatures are underway. However, it has become a little less humid as dew points have dropped. Sunny and hot conditions with heat index and feel-like temperatures in the triple digits. Highs will remain in the upper 90s and even 100 degrees in the middle of the week.
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Announces First Female Deputy Director
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (press release) — NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. Powell is the first woman to be selected as NASA Stennis deputy director.
Fill Up on Fun and Savings With $1.76 Per Gallon Fuel at the New 76® Gas Station and “Fill UP” Market in Pearl
The Pearl High School football team, a $1.76 per gallon fuel special, and significant donations to local organizations are all part of the Grand Opening celebration at the new 76® gas station and “Fill UP” convenience store located at 101 South Pearson Road in Pearl on Friday, August 9, 2024.