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Mississippi native Christine Powell named first woman deputy director at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
Christine Powell, a Biloxi native and longtime propulsion engineer/manager, has been appointed as the new deputy director of NASA’s Stennis Space Center. On August 12, Powell will join the executive team at the south Mississippi propulsion site, bringing over three decades of experience and expertise. John Bailey, the director...
Kerr starts her Real Estate career
Vicksburg resident Latoria Kerr has now started aa new career in real estate. Kerr announced last week that she took a leap of faith and is now a licensed real estate agent. I’m originally from Brookhaven, MS but Vicksburg has been home since starting my law enforcement career with Vicksburg Police Department in 2009. I’m currently a school resource officer for the Vicksburg Warren School District. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Pre-Law from Alcorn State University and a master’s in Criminology and Social Justice from Delta State University. I also have experience in processing loans and grants through USDA Rural Development.
Corps extends public comment period for Yazoo Backwater study
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) – Residents will have more time to sound off on plans to address flooding in the Mississippi Delta. On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg extended the public comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Area Management Project.
Ole Miss football practice overreactions: Big preseason ahead for offensive line
OXFORD — Two Ole Miss football spring practices are complete, and they've been loaded with tidbits we can use to figure out what coach Lane Kiffin's Rebels will look like in 2024. Before Ole Miss returns to the practice field on Monday, let's overreact to what we've seen so far. The Ole...
Pedal in the Pass set for August 8
Thursday, August 8, will be the next Pedal in the Pass, a free community bicycle dinner ride which takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Rides take place, weather permitting, each month from March through October. The activity is described as “an easy, no drop bicycle ride” through...
Former Ole Miss center Jamarion Sharp signs one-year NBA deal with Dallas Mavericks
On Friday, TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that former Ole Miss center Jamarion Sharp has signed a one-year contract with the NBA's Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks. Sharp spent summer league action with the organization after not being selected in the 2024 NBA Draft. At 7-5, Sharp was the...
Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech sign future 4-game football series
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech jointly announced a four-game football series spanning from the 2029 season and concluding during the 2033 campaign. The series will include two games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston and two at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium. In a series dating back to 1935, the […]
WWE SummerSlam Match Order and Other Backstage News
Tonight’s WWE SummerSlam takes place from the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio and is being broadcast on the Peacock streaming app. Fightful Select has released a new report revealing the match order, as well as additional notes, ahead of the show. SPOILERS BELOW. Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea...
Update: Maryland Native Wins WWE’s United States Championship After Defeating Logan Paul at SummerSlam
Update: LA Knight has won the WWE’s United States Championship by defeating Logan Paul. Before he was LA Knight, one of the hottest superstars in professional wrestling today, Shaun Ricker was a kid growing up in Hagerstown, Maryland. He graduated from North Hagerstown High School (class of 2000), where he was in the band and ran track, but always dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. On Saturday night, he takes on WWE United States Champion Logan Paul in Paul’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
First-ever community fun day held on historic Downtown Farish Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dozens came out Saturday to enjoy all the festivities the momentous event had to offer. Faith-based leaders from all denominations came together to pull it off. Those who came out celebrated the rich history of the strip while enjoying food, fun, and fellowship. “The sun is...
Jackson native serves as a strength and conditioning coach for Olympic hurdler
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - There’s a home-state connection that may add to Mississippians’ interest in this year’s Olympic games. Jackson-native Jordan Bush graduated from Murrah High School and then the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in exercise science. Now, he’s helping an athlete get ready...
Fresh cuts: Vicksburg barber shop gives free back-to-school haircuts
Vicksburg Alderman Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield, in partnership with The HeadQuarters Barber & Beauty Salon, is helping local students get fresh haircuts to start the 2024-25 school year. Mayfield said the free haircuts are part of a program he began three years ago as a form of community support. This is the first year it has […]
More Than A Meal returns Aug. 6 at new location
More Than A Meal, a nonprofit dedicated to providing weekly hot meals, essential toiletries, and tutoring services in Oxford, is resuming operations on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at a new location. The new location will be at Central Elementary School, located at 409 Washington Ave. Every Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., More Than A Meal […] The post More Than A Meal returns Aug. 6 at new location appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Madison Central punter commits to Southern Miss football
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A high school punter previously committed to Jeff Lebby’s Mississippi State football program has flipped to play for Southern Miss. After weeks of the rumored flip, Madison Central’s Jack Richardson announced on X on Thursday that he committed to USM head football coach Will Hall and Southern Miss football.
Compassion Care Clinic Open This Sunday
Compassion Care Clinic will be open Sunday, August 2 at 1 pm. Patients can begin registering at 12 noon. The clinic is located at 202 White St. behind the Carthage Post Office. Compassion Care Clinic is a free clinic designed to treat people of all ages who are sick and...
10,000 Alabamians get federal money to acknowledge discrimination against Black farmers
More than 10,000 Alabama residents received thousands of dollars in direct payments as the Biden administration doled money for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the funding totaling more than $2 billion. Most payments went to farmers...
One person killed, Mississippi officer wounded in shootout at scene of traffic accident
One person was killed, and a Mississippi police officer was wounded in a shooting around 5 p.m. Friday. State officials said officers with Clarksdale Police were responding to a traffic accident on McGuire Cove when “an altercation occurred” between the officer and a subject at the scene. The...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 2-4
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 2-4) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi. Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday. This multi-vendor event celebrates...