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Merit Health sues competitor to stop reopening of St. Dominic’s behavioral health hospital
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. The Mississippi State Department of Health approved a lease between Oceans Healthcare and St. Dominic’s that could re-open 83 psychiatric and 35 chemical dependency beds shuttered in June of 2023. Merit sued to prevent the planned re-opening. In June of last...
New ALDI location under renovation
BROOKHAVEN — A new grocery store will come to Lincoln County this year. ALDI confirmed plans to open a location in Brookhaven in April and work is underway for renovating the space. ALDI’s PR firm confirmed the news a store was coming to Brookhaven around the time the grocery store Save-A-Lot closed at 840 Brookway […] The post New ALDI location under renovation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Miskelly Furniture Names New Operations Chief
BrandSource member Miskelly Furniture continues to adjust its leadership structure, this time promoting Mark Waters to chief operating officer. “We are thrilled to promote Mark to the role of COO,” said CEO Oscar Miskelly. “His extensive experience, dedication to operational excellence and unwavering commitment to our company’s core values make him the ideal leader to guide our operations. We look forward to the continued success and innovation he will bring in his new role.”
Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday
Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Oh! This is my time of the night to write. Most of the world is asleep. No one to ring the doorbell, no phone calls, no emails, and thank God Facebook is empty. I made a pledge when I got on Facebook, not […] The post Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday appeared first on The Panolian.
Byram mayor hopes to increase police, firefighter pay as part of 2025 budget
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) – Budget talks for Byram are expected to get underway next week, and Mayor Richard White is hoping the city can find the funds to give police and firefighters a raise. White says they’re the first of what will likely be four meetings for city leaders...
Canopy Children’s Solutions hosts 10th annual Children’s Mental Health Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Canopy Children’s Solutions knows a children’s mental health crisis exists. Their staff reports that there’s been a 30 percent increase in anxiety and depression among children in the last several years. And one in three high school girls have reported having serious thoughts of suicide. They say those types of statistics highlight the needs the need for collaboration.
Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before the Ole Miss home football game against Furman. The Aug. 30th concert will feature two former Ole Miss players on stage: Young and fellow country star Josh Kelley. Young pitched […] The post Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner The Panola County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 50th anniversary banquet on Saturday, July 28, at the Booth Event Center in Batesville. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and feature guest speaker Jermal C. Clark, a Hinds County Election Commissioner and […] The post Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner appeared first on The Panolian.
After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy
NATCHEZ — Two members of the city’s Board of Aldermen said they were caught off guard by a motion to appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Ward 4 Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving said the issue should have been an agenda item rather than a seemingly impromptu motion by Ward 1 […] The post After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Julia Lopez Ramirez Makes History as No. 1 Amateur Golfer in the World
Julia Lopez Ramirez from Mississippi State women's golf has achieved the remarkable feat of securing the No. 1 world ranking in amateur golf, per the World Amateur Golf Rankings. This accolade comes as she gears up for her senior season at the university, following a series of strong performances, including a victory over the prior top-ranked LSU golfer and a standout showing at the SEC Championship where she clinched her second straight individual SEC crown. Lopez Ramirez's success has also contributed to Mississippi State's first-ever SEC Team Championship win.
Second Annual “We Care” Basketball and Football Clinics are held this week in Hermanville
The Second Annual We Care Basketball and Football Clinics were held this week in Hermanville, Mississippi. Supervisor Patricia Chambliss organized the events to provide a form of structured entertainment for the youth in the community. “Sports makes our lives interesting by teaching us respect, discipline, friendship, leadership, resilience, teamwork, and...
JSU receives grant to preserve historic hospital
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Zachary T. Hubert Health Center at Jackson State University received a $198,564 grant from the National Park Service to preserve the building. The money will go towards a new roof and a new HVAC System. Jackson State University’s Community Engagement Director, Heather Denne, believes the money will not only preserve the building itself, but the history behind it.
County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction
NATCHEZ — On Wednesday morning, a judge in Adams County Court overturned the misdemeanor conviction of trespassing against Millicent Graning of Natchez. Graning was found guilty in Justice Court on April 23 of misdemeanor trespassing on land owned by Natchez businessman and Adams County Supervisors President Kevin Wilson. Wilson has proposed building an oilfield waste […] The post County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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