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Premiere of award-winning 48 Hour Film Project ‘Postal Parasites’ is Aug. 9
NATCHEZ — The short film that won Natchez Film Company the third-place award in the 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition “Postal Parasites” has a local premiere scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Natchez Civic Center, the production company announced. Doors open at 6 p.m. and festivities will include a presentation from the Mississippi […] The post Premiere of award-winning 48 Hour Film Project ‘Postal Parasites’ is Aug. 9 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
USPS seeking to recruit mail carriers for rural communities
On Thursday, Hattiesburg hosted one of the 37 job fairs organized by the United States Postal Service across two states. (WDAM) reported this event. The USPS recently conducted job fairs in Alabama and Mississippi with the aim of hiring workers to serve over 100 cities. The postal service is currently...
Local B-Kwik locations sell pair of winning tickets
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced two new lottery winners were from Brookhaven. In total, over $4,000 was won on tickets bought from local B-Kwik locations. A Brookhaven man claimed $3,100 on a Cash 4 ticket Thursday. The winning ticket was purchased from B-Kwik #11 in McComb on July 27. A Brookhaven woman won $1,250 […] The post Local B-Kwik locations sell pair of winning tickets appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: Percy Quin State Park renewed
MCCOMB — Percy Quin State Park celebrated the grand re-opening of its campground after major renovations. Projects across Mississippi are underway to improve and renew MDWFP’s state parks. Visit mdwfp.com to learn more about how you can find your next outdoor adventure. Enjoy this photo gallery from the big occasion Friday. Read more about the […] The post Gallery: Percy Quin State Park renewed appeared first on Daily Leader.
Evan Roy Joins Wave of First-Time Winners in Oxford Championship Series Super Late Models
It's been a summer full of first-time winners in the Super Late Model division at Oxford Plains Speedway, and that trend continued Saturday night. Evan Roy scored his first career Oxford Championship Series Super Late Model win on Saturday, becoming the fourth new winner in the series this year. Other first-time winners this season include Dominic Curit, Sylas Ripley and Dalton Gagnon.
Booneville unveils bronze bust to honor civil rights leader Cordy Tindell Vivian
BOONEVILLE - Saturday morning in Booneville, a bronze bust was unveiled to honor Cordy Tindell Vivian. Vivian a minister and author is best known for his leadership and work during the civil rights movement in which he would work alongside Martin Luther King Jr. as National Director of Affiliates in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Longtime Reed's department store icon back after heart attack
TUPELO – As he always does, John Rush made sure his newest customer had everything he needed before he left. The customer had come into Reed's department store downtown Friday morning needing a black jacket and pants, and Rush found what he needed. "You need a good looking shirt and tie with that?," John asked as the customer was heading to the register. Sure enough, he also left with a new ...
Starkville Police remind residents to stay alert as scam calls continue
The Starkville Police Department reports that complaints about scam calls are still coming in. Starkville Police remind residents to stay alert as scam calls continue. The Starkville Police Department reports that complaints about scam calls are still coming in.
Columbus Police Seek Public's Help to Apprehend Suspect in Daylight Robbery on East Kossuth Street
In the 200 block of East Kossuth Street, an incident shook the sense of security for those frequenting the local business area. According to a media release by the Columbus Police Department yesterday, a robbery took place on July 10, where an unidentified male suspect targeted a woman in the parking lot, forcibly taking her purse and leaving the victim on the ground as he made his escape on foot. The brief and violent encounter has prompted police to appeal to the public for assistance.
Harvesting Hope: Vicksburg Farmers’ Market collecting donations throughout August
The Vicksburg Farmers’ Market takes over Washington Street Park during Saturday mornings in the summer. But during August it will also be collecting donations to help meet a community need. Director Rebecca Sigh said the Farmers’ Market will be collecting donations of baby wipes, cleaning supplies and other infant care items each Saturday throughout August […]
Temperatures quickly heating up next week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Calm and dry conditions continue for the rest of our Saturday night with temperatures still feeling pretty warm. Looking ahead into our Sunday the hot conditions continue with heat index values back into the triple digits. We’ll stay sunny and dry with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s for the start of the next work week.
Residents seeking school board seat can start qualifying Aug. 7
Lafayette County residents can soon start qualifying to run for one of two Lafayette County School Board seats in the November election. The district seats up for election are District 3, currently held by Dr. Judith Thompson and District 4, currently held by Mike Gooch; however, Gooch has said he is not seeking re-election, according […] The post Residents seeking school board seat can start qualifying Aug. 7 appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Beachfront Property Purchased in Long Beach
LONG BEACH (GG) — Tuesday, July 30, 2024, city of Long Beach and the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain celebrated a $1.9 million purchase for 32 acres of undeveloped beachfront property. The 32 acres is located between Markham and Marcie Drive as this route runs from the train tracks to the beach.
South Mississippi Toy Festival brings hundreds of toy collectors to Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The South Mississippi Toy Festival brought hundreds of toy collectors to Hattiesburg. Toy collectors of all ages sorted through a variety of offering, ranging from magnets to action figures. Saturday marked the first year the festival was held in Hattiesburg, and more than 90 vendors participated.
Micah Pettus: Ole Miss offensive line has the look 2024 Lane Kiffin was lamenting last year
Defense was a key focus in the offseason for Ole Miss but head coach Lane Kiffin also made sure to try and beef up the offensive line, too. The post Micah Pettus: Ole Miss offensive line has the look 2024 Lane Kiffin was lamenting last year appeared first on On3.
Oxford’s Own Kendricks Vaults To the Olympic Medal Finals in Paris
Sam Kendricks quest for another Olympic medal is very much alive after his performance on Saturday, Aug 3 in Paris. A 5.75 vault placed him in the elite 12 athletes to move forward to the Olympic final round on Monday. Kendricks will face pole vaulting world champion and defending gold medalist, Duplantis of Sweden. The […] The post Oxford’s Own Kendricks Vaults To the Olympic Medal Finals in Paris appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Crosses Across America Continue to Spread Coffindaffer’s Message
The late Bernard Coffindaffer spent millions leaving his mark. Crosses of Mercy stand along numerous roadways reminding us of Jesus’ death and of Coffindaffer’s evangelism. Clusters of three crosses, two painted heavenly blue flanking a center one painted Jerusalem gold, are scattered in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Zambia and the Philippines.