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Past Red Carpet Bowl scores: 1962-2023
Red Carpet Bowl Scores 1962 – Cooper High 13, Columbus Lee 6 1963 – Noxubee County 20, South Pike 0 1964 – Rolling Fork 6, Forest Hill 0 1965 – Greenville 21, McComb 6 1966 – Murrah 26, Moss Point 18 1967 – Hattiesburg 31, Greenwood 14 1968 – Cooper 33, Yazoo City 12 1969 […]
Plan for new Clinton development disturbs neighbors, including nature center
CLINTON, Miss. — Neighbors are speaking out against plans in the works for a new development in Clinton. The Clinton Community Nature Center has been described as a hidden jewel in the middle of the city, where visitors come to the flora and fauna, plus the Old Natchez Trace Trail.
Playing at UK a ‘Hoosiers’ Like Chance for Southern Mississippi
Southern Mississippi is a four-touchdown underdog in Saturday night’s game at Kentucky. Southern Miss coach Will Hall shared a few thoughts about the Wildcats at his weekly press conference. On Kentucky’s Offense…. Hall”: The whole team is big and long. When Coach (Mark) Stoops got there, you can...
Hattiesburg dedicates Public Safety Complex in honor of DuPree
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials dedicated the Public Safety Complex in honor of former Mayor Johnny L. DuPree on Thursday. The ceremony marked the renaming of the state-of-the-art facility, which first opened its doors on September 27, 2022, at the corner of Hall Avenue and Edwards Street. DuPree, […]
Presbyterian Christian School will join MHSAA
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Leaders with Presbyterian Christian School (PSC) announced the school has been accepted for membership by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). The school was accepted for the 2025-26 academic school year. Following months of discussions and focus groups with staff, parents, alumni, and board members, PCS administration believed this is […]
WC’s Nash Morgan Ready For Sophomore Year as QB1
VICKSBURG, MS. – After earning the starting quarterback spot last season, Warren Central’s Nash Morgan is all confident about the 2024 season and what it has to offer. Morgan, the sophomore standout, is no longer a freshman and is now ready to put in some serious work on the football field. As he is now well-experienced on the varsity level, Nash now knows what it takes for WC to be great in 2024.
Jackson woman receives new Habitat for Humanity home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson woman now has a home that she can call her own. A home dedication for Janice Barber was held on Thursday. Her family, along with volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Canton, spent multiple weekends helping restore the home. “It was a rocky road. Oh my gosh, I […]
Farm Bureau Coaches Show – August 29, 2024
On this week’s episode of the Farm Bureau Coaches Show – Kosciusko Whippets head football coach Casey Orr recaps the 2023 season and discusses Friday night’s game against Kemper County. The Farm Bureau Coaches Show airs on Breezy 101 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am. The show is...
Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport
Naval Special Warfare/Operations conducted parachute training at the Picayune Airport last week. The training was led by Special Boat Team 22, under the direction of Shane Hollar, the Air Operation Program Manager. Hollar, who has been parachuting for nearly 45 years and has served as a jumpmaster since 1985, supervised the exercises. The training involved […] The post Naval Special Warfare Conducts Parachute Training at Picayune Airport appeared first on Picayune Item.
Vicksburg District kicks off revetment season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) officially began the annual revetment season on the Mississippi River Tuesday, where the crew was greeted by cheers from family, friends, and colleagues at the Vicksburg City Waterfront as they set off on their multi-month tour. The MSU typically performs revetment operations […]
Freddy’s will open new location in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open a new location on Saturday, August 31 in Flowood. The restaurant will be located at 421 West Pineview Drive. This is the business’ first location in the Jackson-metro area and the third in the state of Mississippi. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers […]
Longtime owner of Flowood restaurant dies, restaurant announces
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Table 100, a Jackson-metro restaurant, announced the passing of their co-founder, Bill Latham, on Wednesday. Table 100 posted on their public Facebook page to tell the public of Latham’s death. Latham founded Table 100 and according to the Facebook post, was involved in several other...
Coahoma Community College Celebrates 100% Pass Rate for Practical Nursing Graduates
Coahoma Community College proudly announced that all graduates of its Practical Nursing Program for the 2023-2024 academic year achieved a 100% passing rate on the PN-NCLEX, the National Council Licensure Examination for Nurses. Coahoma’s practical nursing program is a 12-month certificate program that prepares students as a licensed practical nurse....
45 minutes to Natchez: The Final Ride of Two Forgotten Soldiers
Wednesday afternoon two former and forgotten soldiers were laid to rest at the Natchez Military Cemetery. They are Richard Lee Wetterling, former US Navy, and Jack K. Waters, former US Army. Mamie Brown from the Hinds County Veterans Office discovered that both men were honorably discharged and that their families...
Clinton Christian to field young team this season
Last year was a historic year for the 2023 Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Warrior football team. For the first time in school history, the team hosted a first-round playoff game and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. After a loss to eventual Class 3A state champion Tri-County Academy, the Warriors finished with a 6-5 overall record and 3-1 in district play under first-year head coach Teddy Dyess.
‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride
NATCHEZ—Mayor Dan Gibson’s administration is asking Natchez merchants and citizens for help sprucing up the city, particularly the downtown area, before a plethora of events kick off during the fall season. Gibson held a Fall in Love with Natchez press conference on Monday to seek that help from citizens, telling them the city is doing […] The post ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
James Wiggins autograph signing at Lorelei Books this Evening
VICKSBURG, MS. – Lorelei Books will host an autograph signing for James Wiggins this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The author will be signing copies of his new book: Outliving the White Lie. Part history, part memoir, Outliving the White Lie: A Southerner’s Historical, Genealogical, and Personal...
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