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KD’s Fun Day gives back to Oxford
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern Former Ole Miss football standout KD Hill returned to Oxford on Saturday for his annual KD’s Fun Day. This was the second installment of such a day since Hill’s senior year with the Rebels. “This is my second home,” Hill said. “I was here for five years and I […] The post KD’s Fun Day gives back to Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fields & Dreams: J.P. Hudson getting upgrades
The board of J.P. Hudson Memorial Park will announce plans for millions of dollars in upgrades to the Batesville park, where generations of families have enjoyed youth baseball and softball. The plans, rendering, and official announcement to the public will take place at the event Fields & Dreams: Upgrades to J.P. Hudson on Thursday, July […] The post Fields & Dreams: J.P. Hudson getting upgrades appeared first on The Panolian.
Ocean Springs alters golf cart ordinance, adjusts water and sewage rate
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs announced changes to the city’s water and sewage rates and its golf cart ordinance at Tuesday’s council meeting. The minimum monthly charge for residential water will now be $13.72 per month for usage up to 3,000 gallons. For commercial rates, the...
Two families homeless after blaze at Jourdan River Shores
The Kiln Volunteer Fire Department battled a blaze at Jourdan River Shores for more than six hours on Monday — two firefighters suffered from apparent heat exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported. “Today is a very sad day in (Jourdan River Shores),” Rita Renfro Myers wrote on social...
Developers of ‘retro’ rehabbed Driftwood Motel celebrate grand opening
Developers of the new and improved Driftwood Motel on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis on Monday celebrated the historic inn’s grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Hancock Chamber. “I want to thank everybody for being here,” Eugene Schmitt of SVN Urban Properties, which purchased...
Legal Battle Puts 15,000 Mississippi Families at Risk Over Water Assistance Program Confidentiality and Affordability
According to the Clarion Ledger, a heated legal battle has erupted in Jackson, Mississippi, involving JXN Water, state agencies, and the U.S. Department of Justice over a pioneering water assistance initiative aimed at the city’s SNAP recipients. Spearheaded by Ted Henifin, a federally appointed manager, this program was introduced to provide discounted water rates to Jackson residents who qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. By potentially saving eligible households around $30 per month on their water bills, the program seeks to alleviate financial strain for approximately 15,000 families in need.
Ole Miss baseball looking healthy with another 2024 recruit confirming he is heading to Oxford
Owen Paino, a top 25 prospect from the 2024 recruiting class, withdrew his name from the MLB Draft on Saturday, giving head coach Mike Bianco a significant piece from the recent recruitment class. A top 100 commit has followed, with Cade Townsend confirming he will head to Oxford for the 2025 season.
Mississippi high school athlete killed after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WTVA) – A Mississippi teen is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Pennsylvania. According to the York County Coroner’s Office, Quinterrion Smith, 17, was visiting Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania with his basketball team on July 11, when he was hit by a car while crossing North Hills Road with his friends.
DMI receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta Music Institute at Delta State University has been awarded a $4,250 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and will be used to fund the annual DMI Summer Camp, a five-day interactive experience for high school students ages 15-18 exploring three entertainment industry career tracks.
Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board
Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Middleton will serve as a member of the Mississippi Delegation of the Board of Trustees. The 77-member Board represents approximately 800 SACSCOC-accredited institutions and is responsible for […] The post Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board appeared first on Daily Leader.
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