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Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrates 30 years of booming business
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It has been, and continues to be where the locals go to play. Right now, Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating 30 years in business on the Back Bay. The casino has carved out its own unique section of the Coast casino market by catering to locals. They adopted that philosophy back in 1994 when they opened their doors. Thirty years later, the idea still applies.
2024 Early Outlook For SEC Football Teams: Mississippi State
You can say this about Zach Arnett's tenure as head football coach at Mississippi State. It was longer than that of Mike Price at Alabama. Things happen, sometimes very bad things, and such was the case in Starkville when Mike Leach died suddenly following the 2022 regular season. He was replaced by his defensive coordinator, Arnett, but after Mississippi State went 5-7, 1-7 in the Southeastern Conference, in 2023, the change was made. That change was to bring in an offensive man, and the Bulldogs got one of the nation's most accomplished offensive coordinators in Jeff Lebby. Lebby was brought in from Oklahoma, where his offense led the Big 12 in scoring at 41.7 ppg. (Earlier he had been OC at Ole Miss.)
Keeping cool at ‘Star-Spangled Celebration on the River’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Fourth of July came one night early for thousands of people gathered in Hattiesburg’s Chain Park and the Petal River Park to celebrate Independence Day. From live music to local vendors, the heat did not stop the fun at Chain Park for the Star-Spangled...
Mississippi State baseball adds important arm to pitching staff
Mississippi State baseball just landed another important piece for the transfer portal class. The Diamond Dawgs are in dire need of pitchers looking ahead to the 2025 season, and they now have a proven arm on board. Indiana State transfer pitcher Jacob Pruitt commits to Mississippi State baseball. Mississippi State...
City of Ocean Springs hosts Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Red, white, and blue filled the sky during the Ocean Springs Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. The traditional celebration brought thousands to Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach Drive for a thrilling display. The Unfazed Show and Band kicked off the festivities with a three-hour...
Physicians, fireworks retailers stress safe usage for the 4th
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Fireworks are an exciting part of the Fourth of July. But they can be dangerous if they aren’t handled properly. Physicians and fireworks retailers say there are some basic rules to follow if fireworks are to be safely used during the Independence Day holiday.
Pearl Riverkeeper raises questions on alternative to One Lake Project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local environmental group is raising more questions about a new alternative to address flooding along the Pearl River, including how local sponsors will pay for it. Pearl Riverkeeper hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday to share details of the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...
Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program
NATCHEZ—The loss of the historic Magnolia tree on the grounds of White Wings on North Wall Street and some other trees in the area has caused city officials to question whether they are doing enough to protect the city’s trees. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city will review its procedures to determine their adequacy. […] The post Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
BONEYARD: Baseball porting traffic flowing both ways
The NCAA transfer portal window for college baseball is officially closed. As the clock struck midnight on July 2nd, the opportunity to transfer and have immediate eligibility ended. Mississippi State had one final player declare just before the deadline. RHP Colby Holcombe was the eighth and and final Diamond Dawg to enter the transfer talent pool.
Firework safety tips in preparation for the Fourth of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Last year, 9,700 people in the U.S. ended up in the emergency room with firework injuries, according to data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether you buy firecrackers, bottle rockets, or sparklers; doctors, firefighters, and even fireworks sellers say people need to focus on...
TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous
NATCHEZ — Paris Winn and Beau Bumgardner said they recently had to make a difficult and painful decision. The two own the historic home White Wings, on which a majestic 300-year-old Magnolia tree stood until Friday, May 24. White Wings is the beloved former home of the late Sallie Ballard. Her friends said that as […] The post TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
First Allen A.M.E. Church unveils historic marker in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - First Allen A.M.E. Church in Laurel unveiled a historic marker Wednesday to celebrate 132 years of service. “I’m so excited because God waited for a time such as this,” said The Rev. Tracye Jasper-Monagan. Many leaders and community members gathered the oldest black church...
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