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‘We worked well together’: Council comes up with new ward lines at Thursday meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A day after unofficially settling on a new map, most members of the Jackson City Council appear pleased with the way the city’s new ward lines are shaping up. On Thursday, the council met again to hammer out ward lines. The lines must be...
Trade program graduates use their skills to revamp Biloxi park
Graduates from one local workforce development school spent the day fixing up a local park in Biloxi. The KOPC Workforce Development offers a free craft training program for people aged 18 to 50. Students learn general construction and electrical wiring. Their final test each year is to volunteer to repair...
Town of Heidelberg to hold special election on Sept. 5
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Town of Heidelberg has started its search for a new mayor. Th search for a new municipal leader comes nearly two weeks after Mayor David Taylor II unexpectedly passed away on July 14. “We look forward to continuing with the town and trying to improve...
CF Industries announces emissions reduction project and a CCS agreement with ExxonMobil
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced that it is moving forward with a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, 49 miles north of Jackson, at its Yazoo City, Mississippi, Complex that is expected to reduce CO2 emitted to the atmosphere from the facility by up to 500,000 metric tons annually. As...
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
Www.wcbi.com – MorrisAdmin – 2024-07-26 18:25:02. SUMMARY: Starkville Habitat for Humanity has reached its $1 million goal, enabling the construction of new homes for families in need. Twana Hubbard, a local resident, shared her struggles after her roof collapsed in 2019 and expressed gratitude for being approved for a new home. Project Construction Manager John Breazeale emphasized the importance of community support in helping families and fostering generational stability through housing. The executive director, Amanda Henry, acknowledged the tremendous local support contributing to this effort. The Hubbards are set to move into their new home before the holiday season, highlighting the program's impact on the wider community.
New Computer Networking Technology Program Offers Free Tuition and Course Materials
MOORHEAD, Miss., — Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is launching a new Computer Networking Technology program with free tuition and course materials. The program offers students the opportunity to earn a Technical Certificate, Advanced Technical Certificate, or Associate of Applied Science degree. Program Admission Requirements:. – Submit an MDCC...
Watch for "SCHOOL ZONES" as First Day of School is August 2nd
School supplies, new clothes and early schedules are on the minds of Ocean Springs teachers, students and their families as the first day of the 2024-2025 Academic School Year is Friday, August 2, 2024. School District and City leaders are asking the driving public to be aware of the school...
Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak
BROOKHAVEN — The Southwest Mississippi Annual Gun Blast to celebrate conservation is less than a month away in Lincoln County. Former MDWFP “Alligator Man” Ricky Flynt will be this year’s guest speaker. Each year, the local chapter of the National Deer Association puts on the event as a fundraiser to aid local conservation efforts and […] The post Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak appeared first on Daily Leader.
Main Street Pearl earns Circle of Excellence award
Main Street Pearl was recently recognized for its efforts with a Main Street Circle of Excellence medal. This summer, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated forty years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. The event honors Main Street directors, board members, and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown revitalization projects and events from designated Main Street communities throughout Mississippi.
Clay County judge increases prison time
CLAY COUNTY - A West Point man is sentenced to 70 years after judge witnessed misbehaving outside the court. 37-year-old, Amonty Young, prison timed increased after he caused commotion in a holding cell after being initially sentenced. Young, who plead guilty to attacking a woman was convicted of attempted murder...
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...
Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade
The Sonic Boom of the South is preparing for its Rose Parade debut, rallying community support to help fundraising the trip to the west coast. The post Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Truth Lounge remains closed as appeal moves forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez lounge will remain closed as an appeal of the city’s decision to close the business moves forward. The Natchez Democrat reported a judge told an attorney representing Truth Lounge that the law does not allow for injunctive relief in the case. In April, the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-3 […]
Britton and Theriot are all set for the 2024 softball season
With softball season quickly approaching, two of St. Aloysius’s best batters from last season are ready to get things rolling. Ruthie Britton and Megan Theriot are two huge contributors to the Lady Flashes program, especially once they step up to the plate. Britton:. The name “Ruthie Britton” came alive...
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