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Ocean Springs encourages Mississippi artists to enter the Blue Moon Art Contest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi artists could win a cash prize and be selected as a featured artist at an upcoming art contest. The contest is the Blue Moon Art Contest. According to a press release, the contest is open to Mississippi artists 21 years of age or older who submit a painted art […]
Pre-Season Preview: West Lauderdale Knights
COLLINSVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) - The West Lauderdale Knights are less than 40 days away from kicking off their 2024 season. The Knights are entering year eight under Head Coach Brock Clay, and they hope to build on the success they experienced in 2023. West Lauderdale finished the 2023 season with...
Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen
“I resent being called a slum lord,” said Brookhaven resident and property owner Gail Onesi at the most recent Brookhaven Board of Aldermen meeting. Onesi said she had given suggestions at a Planning Commission meeting in May regarding a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance. At the next Board meeting, Alderman-at-large Don Underwood responded to City […] The post Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen appeared first on Daily Leader.
DEMOLITION DAY: Dixie Bowl destroyed for Northcrest Baptist Church's expansion
The old Dixie Bowl Bowling Alley is coming down and those at the sight were saying their goodbyes to the memorable family place. Senior Pastor Wade Phillips was excited for this long-awaited day. “We have been talking about this and planning this for years now, so, to see that first...
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center
Mississippi: Biloxi casinos donate $85K in cash and kind to Mercy Cross Homeless Center. On Tuesday, all eight Biloxi casinos came together to donate $85,000 in cash and kind to the Mercy Cross Homeless Center in Biloxi. Story continues below. The Beau Rivage, Golden Nugget, Treasure Bay, Hard Rock, Harrah’s,...
Carthage Police Searching for Shooting Suspect(s)
Carthage Police are searching for suspect(s) involved in a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of N. Jordan St. just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. An officer on routine patrol reported that he heard multiple gun shots near the area of Main St. and N. Jordan St. No one was reported injured in the shooting.
Happening today: Big Red Band to host Parent Night
The Kosciusko High School Big Red Band will wrap up its 2024 band camp Thursday with a live performance. “We will do a preview of our show,” said Director Jesse Yates. “We call it Parent Night, but it’s open to anybody in the community. We would love to have everybody out there. The show is called En Fuego. All the songs are about fire. It’s looking to be one of the most fun shows I’ve done in a long time.”
Train hits 18-wheeler in Gulfport, blocking several railroad crossings
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport Police said a train struck an 18-wheeler’s trailer Thursday after it became stuck on the tracks at the rail crossing at 33rd Avenue and West Railroad Street. The crash happened Thursday morning around 7:30. The train was heading east when it collided with the...
City working to develop new long-range plan for Clinton
It’s been six years since the City of Clinton revised the road map it uses to guide long-term growth, and City officials say it’s time to begin putting together a new comprehensive plan. “We have to stay in compliance with the state on our zoning ordinances and things...
Temps rising back to normal levels in the coming days, but scattered showers linger
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After a soggy start to the week with some unseasonably cool temperatures, we’re coming into the back half of the workweek with a more standard summer pattern on tap. We’ll still have to contend with showers throughout the morning today, letting up mostly after the...
New agricultural plant coming to Wayne County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks in Waynesboro are celebrating the first fungicide plant in the area. After purchasing Odom Industries this past December, Sipcam Argo Solutions is expanding its operations into Wayne County. The company is investing more than $2 million into the new plant, which makes agricultural chemicals...
Vicksburg native to hold book signing at Lorelei
Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, will return to the River City Wednesday for a book signing at Lorelei Books on Washington Street. The event will feature his newest book “Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon” and will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Nassour said The […]
Ramey Agency Promotes Michelle Hill to Chief Operating Officer
JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- The Ramey Agency, a brand strategy and performance marketing agency for premium brands, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Hill to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724379857/en/ Michelle Hill, Ramey Chief Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
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