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“Katherine’s Army” raises over $50,000 to support St. Patrick student-athlete Katherine Adams in her fight against Ewing Sarcoma
St. Patrick catholic high school student-athletes are known as the “Fighting Irish”. One of their very own, Katherine Adams, has been fighting the ultimate battle of cancer. When you are in a community like the one she is in with the Fighting Irish, her friends, and her family, Katherine knows that she is never fighting alone.
Ergon breaks ground on new Flowood facility as it celebrates 70 years of business
In 1954, Leslie B. Lampton, Sr., started Lampton Oil Company with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck, and a one room building in Jackson, Mississippi. Lampton Oil would become Ergon. From humble beginnings, Ergon grew to one of Mississippi’s largest employers and a global industry leader. 70 years later, Ergon employs over 4,200 people. 1,200 of those jobs are located in Mississippi.
Candidate qualifying begins Aug. 6
Qualifying for candidates preparing to run in the November general election in Warren County begins Tuesday, Aug. 6. Warren County Election Commission Chairman and District 4 Commissioner Sara Dionne said open elected offices include: Vicksburg Warren School District Trustee, District 2 (normal year); Vicksburg Warren School District Trustee, District 4 (special election); and Warren County […]
Petal gymnast signs with collegiate team
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) -Braden Mann is a graduate of Petal High School, and has been training in gymnastics since he was a child. Mann recently signed with the Kansas City United Men’s Gymnastics team. The Kansas City United Team is one of 11 teams that do gymnastics outside of...
Dailon Huskey Steps Down as St. Al Football Announcer
VICKSBURG, Miss. – After twenty years under the Friday night lights in announcer’s booths across the state, Dailon Huskey is trading in his announcer’s headset for a stadium cushion. His daughter, Darcy, is a sophomore at RCEC, and plays clarinet in Warren Central’s Big Blue Band, and he wants to spend his Friday evenings in the bleachers supporting his daughter.
Citywide pep rally ushers in new school year (with photo gallery)
The parking lot of Vicksburg Mall was jammed full of spectators Saturday afternoon as local high schools came together for the first citywide pep rally since 2015 and hyped up the crowd in a community effort to kick off the 2024-25 right. Bands, cheerleaders and dance teams from Vicksburg High School and Warren Central High […]
Pt. 2 "On the Record" with Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway
Republished in The Record on August 4, 2024. This news write up was initially published on April 19, 2024. The Ocean Springs Record Newspaper staff spoke with Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway again about the current list of Capital Improvement Projects, and other developments in the City that are on the planning grid.
Community fair in Moss Point making resources more accessible to families
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, Moss Point residents had the opportunity to get various resources available to them at a community fair. Instead of families having to visit different locations for information, the fair brought dozens of services to one common area. The Jackson County Coalition for Children...
Oxford native qualifies for Olympic pole vault final
PARIS (WLBT) – Saturday, Oxford native and former Ole Miss pole vaulter Sam Kendricks qualified for the Olympic pole vault final. Kendricks cleared 5.75 meters in the qualification round, which was tied for the top mark, and good enough to qualify for the finals on Aug. 5. The pole vault final will start at noon central time on Monday.
Sumrall’s Jackson a welcome addition to USM receiver room
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks around the Pine Belt might remember the name Dannis Jackson. He made several highlights on WDAM 7’s “Gametime” during his days at Sumrall High School. The wide receiver returns to the Pine Belt for his final year of college eligibility, suiting up...
Tennessee beats out Ohio State, Ole Miss and other elite programs for 4-star TE
Tennessee just earned another big win on the recruiting trail. The Vols landed a commitment from 4-star tight end Carson Sneed on Monday evening. He also had offers from programs such as Ohio State, Oregon, Ole Miss, Auburn and many more. Sneed, a Tennessee native, becomes the second commitment for...
2024 Daily Journal high school volleyball preseason rankings
DAILY JOURNAL PRESEASON VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS Team (Class) 1. Ingomar (2A) 2023 record: 37-4 2023 final ranking: 2 The Falcons won the Class 1A title two years ago and then took the 2A crown last season. Ingomar’s lineup returns mostly intact and is led by powerful outsider hitter Macie Phifer (565 kills last year). 2. Alcorn Central (3A) 2023 record: 31-6 2023 final ranking: 3 The Bears have ...
Mississippi high school bookkeeper arrested on embezzlement charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former high school bookkeeper in Mississippi was arrested on one count of embezzlement. The State Auditor’s office released on Monday that Memory Smith, a former Quitman High School bookkeeper, was arrested in connection with the case. Smith was accused of taking cash from the...
Miller sets 'em up, Falcons knock 'em down
NEW ALBANY – Abby Miller has a bevy of options, and she uses them all. The Ingomar setter had 22 assists in the Bulldog Bash Gold Bracket title game on Saturday, as the Falcons knocked off rival New Albany, 2-0 (25-21, 25-18). Four different players recorded kills for Ingomar (6-0), the Daily Journal’s preseason No. 1-ranked team. “I like having the variety of people,” Miller said. “The go-to ...