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Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND — The consequences of last year’s significant drought continue to appear in trees all over Mississippi. Landowners in Central Mississippi have recently reported damage from variable oakleaf caterpillars and hypoxylon canker, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The combination of the caterpillars and hypoxylon canker has been observed […] The post Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Black bears once roamed the hardwood forests of Southwest Mississippi and across the state until overhunting and habitat loss threatened the species. Mississippi has seen a recovery in the native population over the last few decades. Two new bear sightings were reported in Lincoln County. One bear sighting was reported on the Homochitto […] The post Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
MS Mortgage delivers encouraging news about the possibility of getting a mortgage
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sean Cornwell, Branch Manager of MS Mortgage and Loan Originator, joined Studio 3 to encourage people to try to get a home loan through down payment assistance and current incentives in place. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation Funds Scholarships
LONG BEACH (GG) — The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation has funded five $1,000.00 scholarships to 2024 LBHS graduating seniors. To be eligible for consideration, applicants had to possess strong leadership skills, academic achievement, strong work ethic, and community involvement. The 2024 LBSD Scholarship – Honoring Fred Walker...
LCSD makes personnel changes heading into 2024-25 school year
TUPELO — Lee County School District has officially approved some administrator job changes a few weeks ahead of the start of the new school year. Plantersville Middle School will see the most changes, LCSD Superintendent of Education Coke Magee told the Daily Journal. Former Plantersville principal Lindsay Brett has moved to the district office to become the director of community partnerships ...
JPS offers extended registration for 2024-25 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced parents will have an opportunity to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. The registration event will take place on Saturday, July 20 at Kirksey Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is located at 5677 Highland Drive […]
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll
At the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on Tuesday. Jackson State football was picked to finish third in the SWAC East Division behind Alabama State and defending Black national champions Florida A&M in 2024. The voting was based on a poll of SWAC head coaches and sports information directors. Alcorn...
Jackson councilman wants to know when Hotel O will be torn down
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 1, wants to know when Hotel O will be torn down. According to Foote, Judge Jeffery Reynolds ordered the city to tear down the abandoned hotel. The councilman said donors have offered to fund the demolition process, but he needs to be able to tell […]
Pass Christian Native Named Academic All-American
PERKINSTON (GG) — Mississippi Gulf Coast student-athlete Simaru Fields has been named to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American Women’s At-Large Team for the College Division. Basketball’s Fields named to the Second Team. Fields, a guard from Pass Christian, graduated with a 3.69 GPA in pre-physical therapy....
Mississippi teen dies after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Mississippi teenager was fatally struck by a vehicle on Thursday when he was crossing the road in York County, Pennsylvania, according to officials. The York County Coroner’s office said in a report that Quinterrion Smith, 17, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, died at WellSpan Hospital the day after he was hit. […]
JPS announces pay increase for teachers, staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Board of Trustees approved an increase in the local supplement added to the State of Mississippi’s minimum pay for school teachers, as well as a pay raise for hourly-paid staff. For the 2024-2025 school year, JPS officials said teachers and other certified staff on the teacher […]
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