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Mississippi State baseball has record-setting MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft has come to an end, and it was a highly productive one for Mississippi State baseball. Mississippi State baseball with five more drafted on final day of 2024 MLB Draft. After six selections through the draft's first two days, Mississippi State had five more players hear...
Emergency medical services return to Smith County good for healthcare delivery, economy
For nearly a decade, some 14,000 Smith County residents have been without emergency medical services. Thanks to a new venture between Covington County Hospital (CCH) and South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) that could soon change. The systems are collaborating to establish Smith County Emergency Hospital, a new Rural Emergency...
Photos: Kosciusko all-star softball team honored at city hall
The 7/8U Kosciusko Softball All-Stars were honored at City Hall Tuesday night. During a meeting of the city’s board of aldermen, the players and coaches were presented a resolution recognizing the team’s first place finish in the USA/ASA North MS State Championship. Players: Charlie Burrell, Merritt Kelley, Maddie...
Jaxson Dart is long removed from USC days. It's shown through actions more than words.
Like many others on the Ole Miss roster, Jaxson Dart's road to stardom didn't begin in Oxford. It started in a place that, ironically, his current head coach rose to stardom over in Southern California. However, nothing was ever given to Dart, despite being a former five-star recruit from the...
New memorial jersey at Perry Central honors late football star Alec Knight
NEW AUGUSTA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry Central High School football player will wear a new number on his jersey this year in honor of a former Perry Central star athlete who died 17 years ago. That athlete’s number has not been worn on the football field since his death....
New teachers in Aberdeen get called to Bulldawg League
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-16 20:54:09. SUMMARY: Aberdeen, Miss. (WCBI) – The Aberdeen School District hosted a New Teacher Orientation with a twist by introducing their new educators “draft” style in the Bulldawg League. Principals called up 11 new teachers to join their teams, emphasizing a fun and team-oriented approach to the coming school year. Superintendent Dr. Andrea Pastchal-Smith highlighted the importance of community support for a successful academic term. The new school year begins on July 30 for faculty and staff, with students returning on August 2. The event underscored the district's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment.
Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William […] The post Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
River City town hall part 1: Flaggs, Kimble address city government, public safety
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Ocean Springs looking to add pirate, Native American historical landmarks in city
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday evening to consider adding historical landmarks in the city for two figures who played a role in shaping the Gulf Coast. The two figures are Laurens de Graaf and Jean Baptiste Baudreau II. De Graff was the...
City of Pascagoula working on improvement project at one of its well-known piers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula is working on an improvement project at one of its well-known parks. Construction began on a new Point Park fishing pier a few days ago, and residents say they can’t wait until it’s finished. The City of Pascagoula says this...
MDAC offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is offering a cost-share program for Mississippi organic producers and handlers. This is for producers and handlers who are receiving certification or continuation of certification by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited certifying agent. Funding is […]
Woman wanted in Colorado captured in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A fugitive from Colorado was recently captured in Mississippi. George County deputies said Danielle Compton was arrested on Sunday, July 14. She was wanted for escape (failure to comply with community corrections). Compton is being held at the George County Regional Jail on no bond.
Is corporal punishment still legal in Mississippi schools?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A controversial practice to discipline children in school is still widely used in Mississippi According to the National Education Association, corporal punishment in school is legal in 17 states, including Mississippi. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Mississippi is the national leader in the use of corporal […]
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