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Wood pellets boomed in the US South. Climate activists want Biden to stop boosting industry growth
GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town’s expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins’ home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says industrial residues coated her truck and she no longer enjoys spending time in the air outdoors. Dobbins feels her...
What’s new for the 2024 Miami RedHawks?
Chuck Martin leads a Miami (OH) program which is the definition of stability in the MAC. Martin is tied with Eastern Michigan’s Chris Creighton for the longest tenured coach in the conference, preparing for year 11 on the job. Both of his coordinators are also entering year 11 with the program. His starting quarterback is entering year six.
Juice Fest | Breaking down big names in Oxford for Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss’ huge recruiting weekend
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin and his staff are hosting an abundance of talented high school players this weekend at their annual recruiting weekend known as “Juice Fest.”. Let’s get into some of the Rebels’ most important targets who are expected to be in town, starting in the 2025 class.
LB Corey Amos commits to Ole Miss football, re-joins Lane Kiffin's recruiting class
OXFORD — Corey Amos is back in the Ole Miss football fold. Just over a month after the three-star linebacker decommitted from the Rebels and re-opened his recruitment, Amos once again pledged to play for Ole Miss on Friday in a social media post. "Ain't no other place I'll rather be," he...
2nd Annual No Ceilings Foundation back to school giveaway hosted this weekend
School starts the first week of August for most students. The No Ceilings Foundation by Ole Miss Head Basketball Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin hosted its second annual back to school giveaway July 25th. Tags. Localnow. 2nd Annual No Ceilings Foundation back to school giveaway hosted this weekend. School starts the first...
Ole Miss Athletics, Grove Collective Holding Grove Collection Day on August 19
OXFORD, Miss. -- Following a successful debut in 2023 that resulted in nearly $2 million raised, the Ole Miss athletics department and the Grove Collective will hold their second annual Grove Collection Day on Monday, August 19, as part of a week-long giving campaign. Grove Collection Day is a 24-hour...
Exclusive | Sam Kendricks trying to put 2021 debacle behind him en route to Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Things were off to a roaring start for Oxford, Miss. native Sam Kendricks when it came to his professional career as a pole vaulter for Team USA. He won back-to-back NCAA Outdoor Championships for the Ole Miss track & field program and won the USA Championship before hitting the pro circuit for good, while also getting his degree in 2015.
Taylor's Saturday GMM First Alert Forecast
The rainy pattern continues this weekend! We’ve had a few showers this morning, and we’ll see more hit or miss showers and storms this afternoon. Some of these storms may produce heavy rain, which could lead to localized flooding. Others of us may not see much rain at all. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Here's the latest forecast.
New rules in effect for crappie fishing in North Mississippi
GRENADA, Miss. (WMC) - If you fish the Arkabutla, Grenada, Enid or Sardis lakes in North Mississippi, there are new fishing regulations that you need to know. There are several reasons for the change, including historic low water levels, increased fishing charter businesses, and more anglers using sonar fish finders.
County Road 11: Highlighting Longtime Local Artist Larenzo Harry
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you are from Meridian, Larenzo Harry is a face you might not recognize, but his work is. From buildings to people behind bar counters, Harry is one of Meridian’s longtime artistic residents. “Well, I basically do art,” said Harry. “I go from restaurant to...
Columbia wraps up $1 million water, sewer rehabilitation project
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Columbia just wrapped up a $1 million project to upgrade water and sewer services in some northern sections of the city. Columbia used a $600,000 federal Community Development Block Grant to help replace or repair water and sewer lines and add storm water inlets to several city streets.
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