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Drive safely this July Fourth holiday
Motorists in Mississippi are encouraged to travel safely this July Fourth holiday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 4, and continues until midnight, Sunday, July 7. “As we make the plans to celebrate this Independence Day weekend, let’s also commit to making safety a top […] The post Drive safely this July Fourth holiday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippians celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – People across the Jackson-metro area celebrated Independence Day on Thursday. Many people took to the water at the Reservoir to relax before meeting up with family and friends later. It’s also a Free Fishing Day in Mississippi, and many fishermen were able to enjoy the Rez on Thursday. Another event that […]
Mississippi House Speaker creates Jackson revitalization committee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A select Legislative committee will discuss the Jackson-metro area’s biggest issues later this summer. House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) has assembled a 19-member bipartisan committee that’s tasked with revitalizing Jackson and the surrounding metro. Representatives Shanda Yates (I-District 64) and Clay Mansell (R-District 56) will serve as co-chairs. The committee will […]
BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of men, women and children braved the heat to celebrate July 4 on the Natchez Bluff Thursday in honor of the braver men and women who fought for their freedoms. Natchez celebrated American independence in style with musical performances at the first Live@Five event to ever start at 3 p.m. a “Live@Five […] The post BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo gallery: Vicksburg celebrates Fourth of July
There was plenty of music, food, games and fun Thursday in downtown Vicksburg as a crowd descended onto Washington Street Park for the 2024 Fourth of July Downtown Fireworks Extravaganza. Live music by Dr. Zarr began at 7 p.m., with fireworks getting underway at 9 p.m.
Meridian’s July 4th Celebration
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Thursday the city of Meridian hosted the July 4th celebration at Bonita Lakes Park. The community came out to enjoy food, music and fun. Vendors like V-Lounge, Sno Biz, and others were there serving their top food choices. People didn’t only show up for fun, but...
Pine Belt military museums welcome visitors for 4th of July
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Two Pine Belt military museums opened their doors Thursday, to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Veterans Memorial Museum in Laurel and the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby welcomed visitors from South Mississippi and beyond. Erin Bilbo, her husband and two sons made...
Black bear spotted in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. — A black bear was spotted in Vicksburg. Brody Cook spotted the bear Thursday morning climbing a tree in front of a home near Culkin Academy off Highway 61. The school is permanently closed. In a Facebook message, Cook posted, "AWARENESS!!! Culkin and Mt Albam area!!! We...
Hinds CC offering new Electrical Line Worker program
Registration is now open for Hinds Community College’s new Electrical Line Worker program on the Raymond Campus in fall 2024. The 16-week electrical line worker program will be an intensive training course designed to prepare students for careers in the electrical utility industry. The classes will be offered Monday through Friday in the fall and spring with an enrollment capacity of 16 students per semester.
MSU’s Summer Scholars on Stage steals the show
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State’s Summer Scholars on Stage offers high school students a chance to shine on stage and behind the scenes. Students write their own scripts, produce their own music tracks and follow through with auditions, rehearsals, and theatre classes. At the end of camp,...
Hundreds of people in north Jackson starting the Fourth of July without power
Over 200 Entergy customers are waking up on the Fourth of July without power. According to Entergy, a utility pole broke in north Jackson. The outage in north Jackson includes those on Lake Drive near Callaway High School. Entergy is on the scene to fix the problem. According to the...
Female inmates change their lives through Hinds CC’s HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education...
Vicksburg’s Blake Teller appointed to Access to Justice Commission
Vicksburg attorney Blake Teller has been appointed to the Access to Justice Commission. Teller was appointed to the commission along with Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland. Hinds Chancery Judge Tiffany Grove of Raymond and attorneys Julian Miller of Jackson and David Haadsma of Tupelo were reappointed to the commission. […]
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