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By The Numbers | Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels against regular season non-conference opponents
Lane Kiffin has accomplished a lot since being named the 39th head coach of Ole Miss football back in December of 2019. One of the latest accomplishments has been leading the Rebels to their first ever 11-win season and becoming the second head coach ever to have multiple 10-win seasons.
Water main break leaves part of Lumberton without water, city says
LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Workers are rushing to complete emergency repairs on a large water main break and restore water services to a section of Lumberton. City officials reported the break on Facebook around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, August 23. They said the break was approximately 12 in. and that emergency workers were on the way to begin repairs.
Bay St. Louis City Council Passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Bay St. Louis, MS – August 21, 2024 – The Bay St. Louis City Council adopted a short-term rental ordinance at its August 20, 2024, meeting. The ordinance requires short-term rentals to be registered with the City of Bay St. Louis. This registration process ensures that properties meet city standards and are subject to periodic inspections. The new measure aims to protect guests and neighbors while providing a fair regulatory framework for rental owners and operators.
Boil water notice issued in area of Vick Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – In response to a water main repair, the City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice,’ affecting citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Vick Road, spanning north to School Road, and from Highway 49, spanning east to Walter Smith Road. Additionally,...
WC Volleyball team defeat VHS in Four Sets on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Warren Central High School (WC) volleyball team defeated Vicksburg in four sets on Thursday night to finish with a district win. “I felt like we played like we were supposed to in the first set but VHS came out and fought hard as well,” WC Volleyball Head Coach Matthew Gullett said.
MPD investigating shootout in apartment complex parking lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Hickory Hill apartment complex. Officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 6400 block of Lake Arbor Trail. When they arrived, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Memphis Woman Charged for Facilitating Murder Plot That Injured Boyfriend in Cordova Shootout
A tragic shootout in Cordova took a grim turn when a woman's alleged scheme to have her stepfather killed backfired, sending her boyfriend to the hospital. According to Action News 5, Mya Janzen, 23, faces charges of facilitation of first-degree murder after her boyfriend was critically wounded while supposedly acting on her orders. The Memphis Police Department responded to the incident at a residence on the 1100 block of Dove Hollow Circle on Thursday evening.
National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips
JACKSON — The U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to exercise caution while visiting national forests this weekend as most of the state is abnormally dry or in a moderate to severe drought. Homochitto National Forest is the closest US Forest Land and part of the National Forests in Mississippi. “Please keep wildfire prevention in […] The post National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips appeared first on Daily Leader.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 23-25) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Screening: The Goonies – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – […]
Louisville High School Hosts Jamboree
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Louisville Wildcats hosted a jamboree for 20 local football teams around the area for the 6th year. This jamboree is a great chance for teams to get live reps and work out any kinks before the regular season starts. Louisville Athletic Director and Head Football...
‘Show Up & Show Out’ ride raises funds for men’s recovery program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several dozen motorcyclists rolled over the roads of three Pine Belt counties Saturday afternoon to benefit a men’s recovery ministry. “We’re raising money in memory of Jason and Joyce Waltman, which is a son and mother,” said event organizer Alana Knotts. “Jason had a life of addiction and he was recovered through a men’s drug and alcohol recovery program.”
Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas
The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas. Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas. The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas.
‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius
St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie and David Hosemann donated funds to the school for recently completed renovations in the three main buildings of the facility. “Their incredible generosity has touched our hearts and will have […]
Successful Brazilian alumnus Santos visits Delta State University for first time since graduating in ‘11
CLEVELAND, Miss. — This fall, Delta State University proudly welcomes representation from 45 countries within its diverse student body. Among its international community, DSU recently had the honor of hosting Brazilian alumnus Brunno Santos, who returned to campus for the first time since his graduation in 2011. Santos, originally...
Delta State to fly university flag at half-staff in honor of Alumnus John White Valentine
Delta State University mourns the loss of alumnus John White Valentine of Cleveland, Mississippi, who passed away on August 10, 2024. He was 95. The University flag will fly at half-staff today through sunset on Sunday, August 25, in Mr. Valentine’s honor. Mr. Valentine was born in Cleveland, Mississippi...
State approves county’s burn ban request; burning prohibited until Sept. 5
NATCHEZ — Adams County Fire Services Coordinator Darryl Smith asked the Mississippi Forestry Commission to declare a burn ban in Adams County several weeks ago due to extreme fire hazards caused by lack of rainfall and very dry conditions in Adams County. Several grass fires later, Smith received word on Thursday that the burn ban […] The post State approves county’s burn ban request; burning prohibited until Sept. 5 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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