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Zxavian Harris believes Ole Miss defensive line is elite
The Ole Miss football team is just two weeks away from the start of the 2024 season, and while battles for roles and spots on the depth chart are still very much underway, the Rebels are gaining more and more confidence as the season draws near. Receiver Ayden Williams, defensive...
MS school disrupted by bomb threat scares
TATE COUNTY, Miss. — Two juveniles are charged with making threats to a school in Tate County, Mississippi, and it isn’t the only threat this week. Kayla Moore, who has a nephew attending Independence High School, says the school was evacuated Friday because of a bomb threat. “I am extremely concerned that we can’t even […]
Wesson woman claims big prize
WESSON — Mississippi Lottery Corporation shared good news for one Wesson Woman Friday. Three tickets yielded $10,200 in prizes. The Cash4 tickets were purchased from Seerat Food Mart in Hazlehurst. The Mississippi Lottery helps raise funds for education and infrastructure. Net proceeds for July were $8,892,156.49 to start out FY2025, July 1, 2024 to June […] The post Wesson woman claims big prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
SUBMIT YOUR BROADBAND PROCESS CHALLENGE
Have you started your broadband challenge? This is your weekly reminder that only locations with gray dots on the State Broadband Map (www.broadbandms.com/beadmap) can challenge their service!. Use the flowchart below to double-check whether you need to challenge. For those who do need to Challenge – a link is available...
Okolona plans temporary power outage for Friday night, Aug. 16 for some residents
The Okolona Electric Department is warning its customers about a planned outage scheduled for Friday night, Aug. 16. Okolona plans temporary power outage for Friday night, Aug. 16 for some residents. The Okolona Electric Department is warning its customers about a planned outage scheduled for Friday night, Aug. 16.
No parade for Oxford Olympians
Moments after Sam Kendricks and Shelby Mcewen won silver medals in the Paris Olympics, Oxfordians took to X (formerly called Twitter) asking about a parade to celebrate. Sadly, Visit Oxford confirmed today in a social media post that the City of Oxford and Lafayette County will not be hosting a parade. Visit Oxford posted “While […] The post No parade for Oxford Olympians appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
MSU’s Famous Maroon Band carries new tradition into fall football season
STARKVILLE, Miss.—With the start of football season fast approaching, Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band prepares for a new tradition. Last football season, as the band performed an inaugural halftime sing-along, Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance and Associate Directors Craig Arhus and Cliff Taylor watched as Bulldog students and fans joined in to sing and cheer. A new tradition was born. Building on that success, the band will carry this new custom into this season with the crowd favorites “Sweet Caroline” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
Federal investigation does not involve Owens' service as Hinds County district attorney, lawyer says
JACKSON, Miss. — An attorney representing Jody Owens says a federal investigation does not include the time Owens has served as Hinds County district attorney. In May, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a cigar shop Owens owns in downtown Jackson. "It is our understanding that the...
Jackson’s Mayflower Café will soon welcome customers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A historic café that has served the Jackson-metro area for years is expected to reopen in a week. The Mayflower Café sits on the corner of Capitol Street and Roach Street. The new owners, Hunter Evans and Cody McCain, took on the challenge a few months back. Renovations have been going […]
SEC football teams no one should sleep on in 2024
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is renowned for its powerhouse programs like Georgia and Alabama, but this season, two teams that could shake up the standings are the Florida Gators and the Ole Miss Rebels. While both programs have been overshadowed in recent years, there's a growing belief that these two...
Oxford’s Teer wins Judge’s Choice award at Dance Like the Stars
Oxford’s Dr. William Teer won the Judges’ Choice Category for his quickstep to Blue Suede Shoes at the annual Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi’s Dance Like the Stars event that raised over $223,000 for the youth development organization. The event was held on Aug. 3 at the Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo. Nine local celebrities competed […] The post Oxford’s Teer wins Judge’s Choice award at Dance Like the Stars appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Judge rules Jackson can proceed with Hotel O demolition
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A judge ruled that the City of Jackson can proceed with tearing down Hotel O. The Northside Sun reported Municipal Court Judge Jeffery Reynolds issued a memorandum opinion on July 28 to let the city know it can proceed while there is an appeal. He previously ordered the city to demolish […]
Motor Madness Car Show open for entrants
Owners of cars, trucks, street rods, muscle cars and off-road vehicles are invited to shine up their rides, rev up their engines, and showcase their prized wheels in the Rotary Club of South Rankin County’s sixth annual Motor Madness Car Show. A family-friendly event, the day begins at 8...
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