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Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Tadlock elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the MAC
Tony Tadlock has been elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. This will be his second consecutive term. Tadlock, who is entering his eighth year as Raymond High School’s Head Basketball Coach, currently has a record of 192 wins and 41 losses. Under Tadlock’s leadership, the Rangers have played for seven straight state championships where they won a total of four, including the 2024 State Title. Tadlock also won a championship in 2017 which was his last season at Meridian High School.
GRIND TO GLORY: Vardaman Rams "last year has no bearing on this year"
The seniors on this team are looking forward to stepping up as leaders for this edition of the Rams. GRIND TO GLORY: Vardaman Rams "last year has no bearing on this year" Brennan Pugh is entering his sixth year as the head football coach for the Vardaman Rams. Last year the Rams won the district title for the first time since 2012. They also had an undefeated season for the first time since 2006.
Focus Shifts To Repairs At Courthouse
WATER VALLEY – The response to a massive flooding incident at the Water Valley courthouse has shifted from cleanup to making repairs. After a week of using heaters, dehumidifiers and fans to remove water and moisture from the building, the focus is now on fixing portions of the building that were damaged. The flooding occurred late on July 4 or during the early morning hours on July 5 when a second-floor waterline detached from a fitting, dumping thousands of gallons of water into the historic building.
Fire destroys three buildings in downtown Vardaman
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-16 21:06:41. SUMMARY: A fire in downtown Vardaman, Mississippi, destroyed three buildings, including a furniture store, storage building, and Hispanic-themed grocery store. Flames were already visible when firefighters arrived at 3:37 AM. Nine additional fire departments assisted. The destruction impacts the local economy and history, as the buildings date back to 1906. Fire Chief Michael Whitten advises unplugging unused electronics and checking smoke detectors to prevent such incidents. Mayor James Casey expressed the town's devastation. No injuries were reported, and the state fire marshal is investigating the cause. For updates, follow on Facebook and Twitter.
Historic building collapsed overnight in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — An overnight storm caused part of a building to collapse in Grenada. The two-story building is located on the Square. The storm caused the entire front of the building to fall, scattering hundreds of bricks into the street. Locals told WTVA reporter Chris Nalls that...
Connie’s Chicken is now open
While hardly a secret any longer, Connie’s Chicken in Oxford is now open. The popular chicken restaurant had a soft opening on Wednesday for family and friends, giving away free chicken. Traffic was lined up out of the parking lot and onto West Jackson Avenue for most of the afternoon and evening hours. On Thursday, […] The post Connie’s Chicken is now open appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Travel warning issued in Coahoma Co., MS due to shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning due to shootings. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the Friars Point area near Highway One. According to reports, several shootings have been reported in the area from 8 p.m. until the early morning hours. […]
Cherry Creek Orchards’ Peach Festival
Ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2024-07-18 09:38:22. SUMMARY: Last Saturday, my husband eagerly suggested visiting Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc, Mississippi, for fresh peaches. Despite not knowing what prompted his idea, I quickly agreed. Cherry Creek Orchards is famous among North Mississippi locals for its fresh, seasonal produce like peaches, plums, and tomatoes. During our visit, my husband humorously insisted on buying a large box of peaches, which he bit into before even leaving the parking lot. This Saturday, Cherry Creek Orchards will host Peach Festival '24, featuring orchard tours, food trucks, crafts, kids' activities, and live music. It's a perfect day to enjoy Mississippi's finest peaches.
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