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Red Cross wraps up 2-day shelter simulation training in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southeast Mississippi Chapter American Red Cross spent this weekend preparing for hurricane season by getting Red Cross volunteers ready to open disaster shelters, if needed. Saturday was the final day of a two-day seminar on American Red Cross shelter simulation training at the Forrest County...
Fire at officer’s home being investigated as arson; Sheriff’s office seeking information from public
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Natchez Police Department are seeking the public’s help while investigating a potential arson case at the residence of Vidalia Police Department’s patrol Captain, Craig Godbold on late Friday or early Saturday morning. The house on Creek Bend Road went up in flames during the night around midnight. The […] The post Fire at officer’s home being investigated as arson; Sheriff’s office seeking information from public appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MBI: One injured following officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department. Officers with the Gulfport Police Department were called to the area of Church Street to respond to a suicide threat. Upon arrival, a subject was found pointing a weapon...
Jackson Public Schools gear up for new academic year with Beautification Day
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Public School District is preparing for the new academic year with a district-wide Beautification Day. Johnson Elementary School is among the many participating in the initiative aimed at setting students up for success. "This has been happening for a few years now — a...
Moore-White named assistant dean to guide MSU’s interdisciplinary degree pathways
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State academic director, counselor and advisor with more than two decades of service to the university is in a new leadership position in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Lynda Moore-White, who has spent the past seven years as director of the University Academic Advising Center, is now...
Summer Chef Series: Nick Wallace
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Catfish Row Museum will continue their Summer Chef Series this Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The special guest chef will be Nick Wallace. Wallace is a Mississippi native and owner of the Nissan Cafe located at Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. Wallace has...
Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition
By Robert Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Wildlife photographers of all ages and skill levels have a venue to showcase their camera eye in an insect photo competition. The Crosby Arboretum BugFest Photo Competition is accepting entries until Sept. 14 for photos of arthropods. These include centipedes, millipedes, insects, spiders and scorpions on […] The post Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition appeared first on Daily Leader.
Film and network industry insiders teach pitching projects during final day of JXN Film Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As the JXN Film Festival winds down, project creators are learning at the feet of the masters how to get their works to the big and small screens. Thursday film and network insiders told filmmakers about the ins and outs of getting a deal. “I’m all...
Ole Miss tennis standout Nikola Slavic has been named a recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS – Ole Miss men's tennis' Nikola Slavic has been named a recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time non-renewable scholarships of $10,000 are awarded three times...
Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade
The Sonic Boom of the South is preparing for its Rose Parade debut, rallying community support to help fundraising the trip to the west coast. The post Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Truth Lounge remains closed as appeal moves forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez lounge will remain closed as an appeal of the city’s decision to close the business moves forward. The Natchez Democrat reported a judge told an attorney representing Truth Lounge that the law does not allow for injunctive relief in the case. In April, the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-3 […]
Michael Nwoko, Jeremy Foumena battling for starting center spot for Mississippi State men's hoops
STARKVILLE -- For Mississippi State men's basketball, its biggest challenge this offseason has been figuring out a way to replace Tolu Smith. Smith, an All-Southeastern Conference First-Team forward, has been a staple in the Bulldogs' lineup for three years, averaging 15 points per game last season before signing with the Detroit Pistons as an undrafted free agent.
GivHer Circle holds GivHer Style, GivHer Confidence fundraiser
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - GivHer Circle celebrated the launch of its second year with the GivHer Style, GivHer Confidence event Thursday at The Parlour in Gulfport. The fundraiser included wine, food, and a fashion show. Members made donations that go directly to the GivHer Circle Fund at the Gulf Coast...
‘Project SEARCH’ offers one-of-a-kind internships to students with disabilities
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - J. Allen Automotive, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, and Project SEARCH held a signing ceremony Thursday to create internships for students with disabilities in the automotive industry. The nine-month program takes place at J. Allen Automotive and offers classroom instruction, workplace immersion, and career exploration opportunities.
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