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Mississippi anglers can soon fish for Gag as season set to open
BILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — Anglers in Mississippi can soon fish for Gag as the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening of the recreational fishing season. MDMR said in a press release that the season for Gag (Mycteroperca microlepsis) will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Sept. 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. The season […]
Meet Charlie: This dog has received one of Mississippi's highest honors for valor. Here's why
A Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks law enforcement K-9 and his partner recently received medals of valor from the department for their efforts in locating three missing children. According to a news release from the department, Cpl. Bradley Starling and K-9 partner Charlie were requested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office...
Nov. elections will impact state’s shipbuilding industries
Nov. elections will impact state’s shipbuilding industries By Sid Salter Columnist As noted in prior writings on this topic, only Walmart employs more Mississippians than what Mississippians have since 1938 known as Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula (now formally Huntington Ingalls Industries) – but the pay and benefits for shipbuilding are far better for those 11,000 […] The post Nov. elections will impact state’s shipbuilding industries appeared first on The Panolian.
‘Recruiting our state in a great way will be how we’re built to sustain’
As recruiting writer Rion Young notes this week, many a prospect plans to watch Jeff Lebby's debut this weekend in person. Most will arrive from state of Mississippi addresses. Which is exactly what the first-fall coach wants. Not just on the sideline as observers, but in Bulldog uniforms someday soon...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Mississippi students can apply for 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from Mississippi who hold elected or appointed leadership positions […]
‘Extreme Makeover’ built Hurricane Katrina memorial as a gift. 19 years later, it’s a mess
Popular TV show’s cast, aided by Coast volunteers, built a memorial on the Biloxi Town Green shortly after Hurricane Katrina. On the storm’s anniversary, the memorial is a wreck.
Mississippi schools adopt new technology for Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Amira Learning announced that Istation was selected by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) as the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) for more than 44,000 students during the fall and spring testing periods. According to officials, the KRA will provide parents, teachers, and early childhood providers with insights into children’s […]
Northeast Mississippi residents named state's adult students of the year
FULTON - Itawamba Community College Adult Education graduates Cristal Campbell of Tremont and Rosalyn Montgomery of Plantersville have been selected as Students of the Year for 2023-24 by the Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education. The women received their awards at the 2024 Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education conference in late July in Flowood. Montgomery ...
Mississippi Valley Faces Dangerous Heat and 115°F Heat Index Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Valley is enduring a brutal heat wave as temperatures soar into the 90s and 100s, with heat indices reaching a dangerous 115°F on Thursday. This extreme heat is expected to continue through Friday, putting residents at risk for heat-related illnesses, particularly those without access to cooling.
Thursday night high school matchup: Raleigh vs. Bay Springs pregame notes
Tonight is week one of the Mississippi High School Sports Association 2024 football season and our GenesPage.com team is hitting a few stops around the state. Steve Robertson is headed for Tupelo tomorrow night, while I will be at Louisville vs. West Point. But I'm not waiting for Friday to watch some hard-hitting high school action!
Man wanted for Mississippi homicide arrested in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A man wanted in connection to a Lauderdale County homicide was arrested in Pearl. Pearl police said officers stopped a Chevy Camaro around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29 for speeding on Interstate 20. During the traffic stop, officers said they discovered that the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for […]
Aggravated Assault, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Many Felony Drug Charges in Leake and Attala
SHAWUNACY BOONE, 26, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA CHAMBLEE-TAYLOR, 30, of Lena, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond $1,000. JEROME M GENTRY, 61, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond $5,000. MARK A GRAY, 40, of Carthage, Felony Obstruction – Retaliation...
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