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Long Beach’s Mink Scores Goal to Win Opener at MGCCC
PERKINSTON (GG) — No. 11 Mississippi Gulf Coast has a rugged stretch of games to start the season, and the Bulldogs snatched a top-20 victory when Alexander Mink (Fr. LongBeach/Long Beach HS) burst forward to score the winner with 90 seconds to play. He gave Gulf Coast a 2-1 win over No. 16 Jones in the season opener at Bary Thrash Field. It was a perfectly executed give-and-go with Victor Moerck that sprung the Long Beach freshman into the box.
Pass Christian Library Hosts Creative Writing Workshop
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Freelance writer Reba Matthews will be leading an Adult Creative Writing Workshop on Saturday, September 7th at the Pass Christian Library. Would you like to jump start a short novel or tinker with something you’ve already written, then this class is for you. The workshop will take place from 11:30am-2pm in the library conference room.
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Employee Lavigne Receives Silver Snoopy Award
STENNIS SPACE CENTER (GG) —Rhonda Lavigne, a native of Pass Christian, Mississippi,received NASA’s prestigious Space FlightAwareness Silver Snoopy Award Aug. 21 during an onsite ceremony held at NASA’s Stennis SpaceCenter near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Lavigne is a corrective action request manager for SaiTech at NASA Stennis.
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
Louisville High School Hosts Jamboree
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Louisville Wildcats hosted a jamboree for 20 local football teams around the area for the 6th year. This jamboree is a great chance for teams to get live reps and work out any kinks before the regular season starts. Louisville Athletic Director and Head Football...
‘Show Up & Show Out’ ride raises funds for men’s recovery program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several dozen motorcyclists rolled over the roads of three Pine Belt counties Saturday afternoon to benefit a men’s recovery ministry. “We’re raising money in memory of Jason and Joyce Waltman, which is a son and mother,” said event organizer Alana Knotts. “Jason had a life of addiction and he was recovered through a men’s drug and alcohol recovery program.”
From Mississippi to Australia: Madison Central graduate’s emotional journey to joining professional soccer team
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Ever since Cariel Ellis was 7 years old, she had a soccer ball at her feet and now her lifelong dream of being a professional player is coming true. “I always prayed and hoped that I would go pro,” Cariel Ellis said. “My parents and all the coaches I had growing up from club always believed in me so I had to continue to believe in myself.”
SummerFest takes place in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The 8th annual SummerFest happened Saturday evening at Dumont Plaza. Snow cones, live music, games, food, and community were all at the event. SummerFest allows the people of Meridian to gather around and enjoy each other’s company. A local citizen created SummerFest to show her...
Vicksburg football plays with an identity that encapsulates the city
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Less than a mile from the banks of the Mississippi River sits Vicksburg Memorial Stadium. “The Swamp,” as it’s nicknamed, is home to the Vicksburg High School football team. The Gators exemplify the spirit of the city, according to head coach Christopher Lacey,...
Fire damages Halloween attraction in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon and Pearl firefighters responded to a fire at one of the City of Brandon’s Halloween attractions. The fire occurred at The Dark Zone Haunted House around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. The Dark Zone is located on Woodgate Drive. Tony Cox, a board member of the Exchange Club of […]
Mayflower Café officially reopens to public on Monday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A historic café will officially reopen to the public on Monday, August 26. The Mayflower Café held a soft opening for customers on Friday, August 23. The restaurant sits on the corner of Capitol Street and Roach Street. The new owners, Hunter Evans and Cody McCain, bought the Mayflower Café, and renovations […]
Authorities investigating after several people shot at while driving in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WLBT) - Several people are in custody after a rash of shootings in Philadelphia. A press release says officers responded to several reports of people shot at while they were driving, property damage, and injuries this week. The incidents began earlier in the week when officers responded to...
JA Beats Leake In Defensive Battle
Jackson Academy knocked off Leake Academy by a score of 31-23 Friday night, in what was a slugfest for most of the game. While the offense was limited on both sides for a majority of the game, one player shined in this one and that was Raider running back Omarean Ellis. Ellis had several highlight-worthy plays in this one and finished his night with 157 total yards, along with three total touchdowns.
Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers and businesses are at work trying to solicit “fines” and personal details from unsuspecting residents of the Miss Lou in recent days. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said, “The scammers are hard at it today. I hope no one falls for this,” in response to two reports he’d received […] The post Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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