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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...
Widower builds birdhouses to battle depression
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A widower, overcome by depression, turns his life around by embracing nature and building homes for his feathered friends. The Madison man is now inspiring others with his work to take his mind off pain and grief. “Getting busy on the birdhouses really saved me from...
Two charged in assault, robbery of elderly person in Newton
NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) - Newton Police have made two arrests after an investigation into the assault and robbery of an elderly person. Chief Randy Patrick said Traquan Kidd and Tianna Roberts were apprehended early Friday for an incident that happened early Thursday morning at the Thrifty Inn. The victim was hospitalized in Jackson.
One man arrested after domestic dispute ends in fatal shooting in Jackson
A Jackson Police official told the Clarion Ledger that one person has been arrested after a Thursday morning domestic dispute ended in the shooting death of 47-year-old Freddie Adams Jr. Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said police arrested Baylon Graham, 20, on Thursday evening in connection to the shooting. According to police,...
Oxford’s newest Chick-fil-A opens Tuesday in Oxford Commons
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Oxford community on Tuesday. It is the second location owned by Oxonian Lance Reed. Located at 800 Sisk Ave., Chick-fil-A East Oxford will be open for dine-in and carry-out from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and drive-thru from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday […] The post Oxford’s newest Chick-fil-A opens Tuesday in Oxford Commons appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Brookhaven construction company Dickerson & Bowen bought by Granite Construction
On Thursday, Aug. 1, Granite Construction Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Dickerson & Bowen Inc., subject to customary closing conditions. “We are excited to announce the agreement to acquire Dickerson & Bowen Inc. of Brookhaven, Mississippi,” said Kyle Larkin, president and CEO of the California-based company. “The transaction is expected to close in the […] The post Brookhaven construction company Dickerson & Bowen bought by Granite Construction appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ridgeland voters to consider special assessment for Freedom Ridge Park
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Voters in Ridgeland this fall could determine the future of expansion plans for a popular city park. In November, the city of Ridgeland will be asking voters to support a referendum to increase sales taxes on restaurants, hotels, and motels to fund a multimillion-dollar expansion at Freedom Ridge Park.
This urgent care closes in Madison while another plans to open by end of summer
American Family Care in Madison has closed. The urgent care facility had been open on Madison Avenue since 2022 but had been experiencing sporadic hours of operation for the past six months. On the week of July 15, a notice was placed outside the Madison location that it had closed and directed customers to...
Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant
(CNN) — Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May.
One dead, officer wounded in Clarksdale shootout
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was killed and a Clarksdale, Mississippi police officer wounded in a shooting around 5 p.m. Friday. 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, state officials said. The suspect fired a weapon, […]
Lincoln County woman claims prize
BROOKHAVEN — A Bogue Chitto woman claimed a prize Tuesday. Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the winner Tuesday afternoon. The woman won $1,000 on a $10 scratch-off ticket bought from Tobacco Mart in Brookhaven. The ticket was themed as Extreme Payday. New games return Fans of tasty wins, vintage automobiles and cool cash can visit a […] The post Lincoln County woman claims prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
July restaurant inspections are in. See which 6 restaurants failed in the Jackson area
Six commercial restaurants in the Jackson metropolitan area failed to pass health inspections during the month of July, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Upon a follow-up inspection, three of the restaurants rectified the problems and earned a passing score from the MSDH. The other restaurants have not yet had a follow-up inspection. ...
'I don't care': There's not exactly a script for how Lane Kiffin plans to utilize ground game in '24
Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith and Miami (FL) transfer Henry Parrish Jr. are both in the midst of their second stint in Oxford. The last time both were at Ole Miss, at the same time, was in 2021 when the Rebels won 10 regular season games for the first time in school history.
Volunteer of the Week: Carolyn Bingham makes big impact on youth camp
The Volunteer of the Week is Carolyn Bingham. Bingham is a long-time educator and community servant of Vicksburg. For this week’s spotlight, Larry Lundy, business manager for retired NFL star and Vicksburg native Malcolm Butler, sat down with The Post to discuss Bingham’s impact on the organization. How did your volunteering for the Malcolm Butler […]