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Jackson Public Schools prepare for a new year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new school year for Jackson Public Schools begins Monday when students return to classrooms. Friday, JPS leaders, board members, teachers and staff held a Convocation at the Mississippi Coliseum focusing on new possibilities for scholars. 3 On Your Side talked one on one with Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene Friday afternoon about the new year in the district.
FIRST ALERT: Sunday feel-like temps near 104
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A hot weekend to say the least, scorching temperatures are underway. However, it has become a little less humid as dew points have dropped. Sunny and hot conditions with heat index and feel-like temperatures in the triple digits. Highs will remain in the upper 90s and even 100 degrees in the middle of the week.
Progression in the Pass Christian Beach Walkway
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Pass Christian Mayor Jimmy Rafferty released a statement through email to city officials Tuesday, July 30, 2024 discussing the updates of the pedestrian walkway on the beach path slightly west of the Pass Christian Harbor. “The project is fully funded by GOMESA grants with no...
Power outage to affect some Okolona Electric customers on Aug. 3
The Okolona Electric Department scheduled a power outage for Saturday night, Aug. 3. Power outage to affect some Okolona Electric customers on Aug. 3. The Okolona Electric Department scheduled a power outage for Saturday night, Aug. 3.
Citywide unity prayer rally promotes harmony, support for local schools
As the 2024-25 school year gets under way, Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA will serve as the host site for a community-wide time of prayer for local schools Sunday at 3 p.m. Ebony Gardner, lead teacher at River City Early College, began the effort in 2013. “I was working at Vicksburg High School and meeting […]
Damages sought for hundreds who ate foreign seafood sold as Gulf fresh at Mary Mahoney’s
The legendary South Mississippi restaurant has admitted mislabeling seafood as red snapper or redfish, prompting a lawsuit that seeks class-action status to recover financial damages for diners served from 2012-2019.
Kicks Picks returning for its 21st season
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is returning for its 21st season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com. Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.
Ole Miss Rebels 2024 Football Schedule
On November 9, the Ole Miss Rebels will play Georgia -- a highlight of their college football schedule in 2024. The full slate is in this article. Watch college football, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Ole Miss 2024...
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Announces First Female Deputy Director
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (press release) — NASA’s Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced today that longtime propulsion engineer/manager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. Powell is the first woman to be selected as NASA Stennis deputy director.
Fill Up on Fun and Savings With $1.76 Per Gallon Fuel at the New 76® Gas Station and “Fill UP” Market in Pearl
The Pearl High School football team, a $1.76 per gallon fuel special, and significant donations to local organizations are all part of the Grand Opening celebration at the new 76® gas station and “Fill UP” convenience store located at 101 South Pearson Road in Pearl on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Greenville High football counting on new quarterback to keep up-tempo beat in 2024
Greenville High quarterback Banks Bouton tapped on his teammates' helmets like he was playing drums Friday morning as he waited for his turn to take snaps with the offense. He stayed in good rhythm, firing passes that were snared as the Red Raiders opened practice for the 2024 high school football season. It’s...
Families Celebrate Meridian Community College Nursing Students at Pinning Ceremony
Families and Friends gathered today to celebrate the nursing students of Meridian Community College. The college held a pinning ceremony to award the students for their achievements in the Nursing Program. Twin States News was able to speak to some of them as they reflected on their journey through the...
Tupelo depot construction is 'full steam ahead'
TUPELO — Those traveling along North Front Street will be greeted by contractors toiling on the groundwork for the All-America City’s newest feature and new home of the Tupelo’s farmers’ market. Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association Executive Lucia Randle said the depot project will be moving forward with substantial construction soon. The target for completion is in spring of next year ...
Animal rescuers desperately search for dog lost on transport stop in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM)—A desperate search is happening in Hattiesburg after a Great Pyrenees rescue dog escaped its handler during an animal transport to New Orleans. The dog, Keba, went missing on Monday, July 29, during a potty break at the Hattiesburg Home Depot off I-59. Alissa Johnson, a worker...