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River/beach access temporarily suspended at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground
Due to high and swift water conditions, river/beach access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is temporarily suspended for safety Thursday. The park and campground are open, but beach access will remain closed or limited until the river returns to safe water conditions. The Escatawpa River watershed generally rises and...
In Mississippi, student filmmakers tell Emmett Till's story through their lenses
Students pile out of a bus in Drew, Mississippi, with notepads and cameras tucked under their arms. This stop, on a hot Friday afternoon in June, is the third of many throughout the quiet farming region. One student, Amari Smith, listens intently to her instructor as she carries a tripod...
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...
Fit Chef is now open in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fit Chef has a new location in Fondren! Studio 3 visited and learned more about the healthy meal options. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to...
Perry County School District implements new policies
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Perry County students will head back to class next week. There are some new policies and schedule changes that parents and students will need to be aware of. The Perry County School District has been on an upward trajectory in test scores and proficiency, and Perry Central High School plans […]
Visit Natchez announces new edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition...
Taylorsville water association issues boil-water notice
TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - About 60 customers of the Hatten Water Association in Taylorsville will be under a boil-water notice for at least the next four days. The association said the main water line was hit, and that water had to be cut off to repair the damage. The precautionary...
Fate of on-again, off-again Yazoo Pumps expected by December despite no price tag
ROLLING FORK — For years, the fate of a project known as the Yazoo Pumps has bounced back and forth in a game of political ping pong. Now, with a retooled pumps proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inching closer to a new flood control plan for the South Delta.
Contour Airlines CEO expects 'no issues' with added Dallas route from Tupelo
TUPELO – While the U.S. Department of Transportation has yet to approve Contour Airlines' bid to add a Tupelo-to-Dallas route, the airline's CEO doesn't expect it to be a problem. "I don’t foresee any issues," Matt Chaifetz said. "The grant will need to be in place, but there's no reason why it shouldn't." In April, in its effort to renew its contract with Tupelo Regional Airport, the airline ...
Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food
NATCHEZ – Even with its small start, Chef Jarita Frazier-King believes the grand re-opening of her restaurant Soul Fusion to be the start of something big, she said. On Friday, July 12, King opened her doors and welcomed everyone in for the grand re-opening of Soul Fusion, which houses the Soul Fusion cafe, Rod’s Grill […] The post Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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)
ACT makes science section optional, shortens the test for students
(WLBT/Gray News) – Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required. According to a news release, the three core sections of the ACT will be English, reading and math. The science section will now...
Videos: Kosciusko High School seniors rush to claim parking spots
Kosciusko High School seniors for the Class of 2025 gathered in the rain Wednesday morning to claim their parking spots for the upcoming school year. “Tape the parking lot,” sometimes called the “Senior Rush” or “The Running of the Students,” has become a tradition for KHS seniors.
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...
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