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Brookhaven auto dealer elected chair of Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association
Paxton King, of Brookhaven, has been elected chairman of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association. “It is an honor and privilege to be elected as the MADA Board Chairman,” said King, general manager of Stan King GM Supercenter. “For over 80 years, MADA automobile dealers have worked to meet the needs of our citizens and the […] The post Brookhaven auto dealer elected chair of Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association appeared first on Daily Leader.
Evans Law Firm celebrates Brookhaven Office opening
BROOKHAVEN — Evans Law Firm celebrated the ribbon cutting for a new office Thursday afternoon. The office space at 316 S Second Street was the former home to Sen. Jason Barrett’s law practice. Benton Evans is the owner of the law practice. He is a criminal lawyer, a divorce and family lawyer and a personal […] The post Evans Law Firm celebrates Brookhaven Office opening appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fawn Sighted at the Vicksburg Post Office
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A baby deer has been seen wandering around outside the Vicksburg Post Office since Tuesday. It is unclear whether the fawn has been abandoned. According to the National Wildlife Federation’s blog: “There is a strong probability that you did not find an abandoned fawn. Female deer hide their newborn fawns in tall grass or brush and move some distance away to feed to avoid drawing predators to their offspring. With the proliferation of deer in suburban areas, sometimes this happens right in our own yards. The fawn simply waits in hiding until its mother returns. Soon, the fawns will be strong enough to follow the does and run from predators, and they no longer need to spend hours alone in hiding.”
Jackson's Thalia Mara Hall temporarily closed two days after mayor said it would remain open
The City of Jackson announced Thursday that historic downtown venue Thalia Mara Hall "is now in a scheduled dark period" after "microbial activity" was found. The announcement comes two days after Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba told the Jackson City Council at their Tuesday meeting that "the expertise that we have received, they said we should be able to keep Thalia Mara all opened and operating for the short term." ...
Reflecting on a Brookhaven resident’s Olympic moment
BROOKHAVEN — A picture sits on Dr. Ray Montalvo Jr’s desk at KDMC’s Primary Care Clinic as a reminder of his Olympic moment. The photo captures the early morning darkness, the torch’s orange glow warms the cheeks of the Brookhaven resident as he ran in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was a moment which connected Montalvo […] The post Reflecting on a Brookhaven resident’s Olympic moment appeared first on Daily Leader.
What Jeff Lebby said of Mississippi State football transfers Blake Shapen, Kevin Coleman
STARKVILLE — As part of Jeff Lebby's first season with Mississippi State football, transfers Blake Shapen and Kevin Coleman can share similar anecdotes. Shapen, a senior quarterback transfer from Baylor, appeared in 23 games for the Bears while recording 5,574 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. In 2022, Shapen earned first-team...
‘God had a plan’: Rebecca Byrd’s survivor story
Originally from Indiana, Rebecca Byrd has lived in Gulfport since 1980 and has been the bookkeeper at Northwood Church for 21 years. In February of 2012, I had a benign tumor removed from each breast. In November of 2019, I had an abnormal mammogram. The MRI showed it was a “well-circumscribed oval anechoic cyst; probably benign. Follow up in six months.” I should’ve asked for a biopsy, but I trusted that it was benign because the previous tumors had been.
Deadline for DNA’s façade grant program is Friday
NATCHEZ — Friday, Aug. 2, is the deadline for commercial downtown building owners and tenants to apply for any of the $160,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds that Downtown Natchez Alliance is dispersing to improve building façades, balconies and awnings. The grant is designated for improvements that involve placemaking, building stabilization or improvements that […] The post Deadline for DNA’s façade grant program is Friday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ole Miss football receives one of top spots in 2024 Preseason CBS Sports 134 Rankings
As has been the case since the end of the 2023 season, the Ole Miss football program has received a tidal wave of high expectations for the 2024 season. In almost every significant way-too-early or preseason ranking, the Rebels have been ranked among the top-10 of college football. On Thursday,...
Miss Teen USA Crowns New Winner Addie Carver Amid Organization's Controversy
Mississippi's Addie Carver, a 17-year-old dance teacher and cheerleader, was crowned Miss Teen USA on Thursday, August 1 — a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner's controversial resignation in May 2024. Indeed, earlier this year, both Miss Teen USA winner UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA winner Noelia Voigt both relinquished their titles in an unprecedented move that brought the organization into the throes of contention.Noelia originally cited mental health as her reason for stepping down, but when UmaSofia followed in her footsteps just days later, they could no longer deny that there was much more going on...
More than a year later, hospitals receive remainder of state grant to offset COVID-19 losses
After a series of roadblocks, hospitals across the state have received millions of dollars in grant funding allotted to them by the state Legislature in 2023. Over 100 Mississippi hospitals – or 97.4% of eligible facilities – received grants ranging from $12,356 to $1 million, meant to offset the challenges health care facilities faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippians have 1 week left to apply for storm assistance
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi renters and homeowners affected by the April 8-11 severe weather and tornadoes have one week left to apply for assistance. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), August 9, 2024, is the last day to apply. Individual Assistance was approved for Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties. Survivors can apply […]
Local choir with members from Louisiana, Mississippi wins first national competition
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Arthur and Friends Community Choir won first place in the large choir division at the national gospel How Sweet the Sound competition in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this summer. They also received the People’s Choice Award. Arthur Gremillion is from New Roads. He...
Former Camp Shelby commander promoted to state’s adjutant general
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s been quite the week for a former commander of Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. Bobby Ginn, who just had been promoted to major general Monday by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, was appointed as the next Adjutant General of Mississippi Wednesday. Ginn, who served...
Maybe not as muggy this weekend, but even hotter next week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Light showers and a few thunderstorms might make an appearance this overnight as a front passes through central MS. Unfortunately, this will not bring much change other than a brief uptick in rain chances. More hot and muggy weather is expected tomorrow, just maybe not as muggy.
Tupelo issues warning about skid marks at Ballard Park
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Tupelo is concerned about vandalism at the Ballard Park soccer complex. Someone is leaving ugly skid marks across the parking lot. Removing the skid marks is very hard to do. Tupelo Parks and Recreation Director Alex Farned issued a warning to the...