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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...
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.