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Dr. Tawanna Gibson Returns to Jefferson County as Head Coach of Girls’ Track and Field
FAYETTE, Miss. -The Jefferson County School District is thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Tawanna Gibson to lead the girls’ track and field team for the upcoming school year. With a deep commitment to education and athletics, Dr. Gibson brings a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering student-athletes to excel both on and off the track.
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 ...
Mississippi State LB Stone Blanton embracing homecoming, leadership role with Bulldogs defense
STARKVILLE --- Stone Blanton grew up going to Mississippi State football. He walked the concourse of Davis Wade Stadium with parents, siblings and friends. He took in the smells and ambience of The Junction on many Saturday afternoons and nights. So when the opportunity of coming home opened up to...
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...
Storm Watchers Beefing Up Forecasts as TS Debby Strengthens
There are a lot of questions from residents who call Ocean Springs home about how newly formed TS Debby might progress between now and an expected landfall sometime on Monday, but meteorologists, who have watched Debby slowly organize from a small storm to a strong tropical development, are closely monitoring its track.
Eight earn place on Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC teams
JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State had eight players selected to the Phil Steele Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Teams, including four named on the first team. The first team included three offensive players led by Irv Mulligan, Evan Henry, and Fabian McCray. They were joined by punter Matt Noll. Mulligan...
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.
Starkville PD continues to receive citizen reports of scam calls
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department says they are continuing to receive citizen reports of scam calls. Callers typically identify themselves as law enforcement officials and threaten to arrest the victim if money is not sent. The latest threats have been related to summons, subpoenas, and warrants...
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.
George County deputies investigating Lucedale homicide
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) – Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating a homicide in Lucedale. According to a GCSO Facebook post, 68-year-old Melvin Dickey of Lucedale was identified as the victim in the homicide. Officials say the homicide happened on the 100 block of Dickey Road. […]
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.
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.
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.
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.