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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 […]
SCHF Celebrates 30th Years with O Brother Where Art Thou?
VICKSBURG, Miss. – To help celebrate their 30th Anniversary, the SCHF will host Movie Night on Friday, July 26, showing O Brother, Where Art Thou?. There will be a cocktail hour from 6 p.m. -7 p.m. that will include a live performance of popular songs from the movie. Also, there will be a cash bar, 50/50 Raffle, and a Silent Auction.
Beau Rivage donates 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is doing what it can to give back by donating 20,000 hygiene kits to eight local nonprofits along the coastal area. Including essentials like shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion, this initiative stemmed from Beau Rivage’s transition to larger refillable containers.
Ole Miss Rebels: NCAA 25 Player Rankings Revealed
The Ole Miss Rebels are projected to be one of the Top 10 teams in college football before the start of the 2024 season. A season ago, Ole Miss finished with an 11-2 record and will have high expectations entering the 2024 season. With the expanded playoff field this season,...
Ole Miss players share thoughts on Auburn OC Derrick Nix
Auburn football hired former Ole Miss wide receivers coach Derrick Nix to serve as the program’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach in January. Nix steps into the role following the departure of Philip Montgomery after one season on the Plains. Nix joins Auburn’s staff after a successful 16-year...
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: Mayor and Board of Aldermen July 16th Meeting and Minutes
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a Recess Meeting on July 16, 2024 starting at 6 PM at City Hall. There will be a announcement in recognition of National Parks & Recreation Month with a Proclamation by the Mayor and Board. . This year's theme for National Parks and...
Ole Miss quarterback says Jalen Milroe ‘will be a baller’ for Alabama this season
He does not have to play against Alabama in the fall, but he knows how good Jalen Milroe will be. Jaxson Dart, a senior quarterback at the University of Mississippi, was in the same recruiting cycle as Milroe. The Utah native and former four-star started his playing career at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2021 before transferring to Ole Miss.
Hattiesburg to host Downtown Summer Games
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games, downtown Hattiesburg businesses and attractions will hold the Downtown Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. Competitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the games, which will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as the Hobby Horse Obstacle Race, Pin the Pepperoni […]
Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United...
Free youth football camp set for July 27 in Tupelo
Young football players will have a chance to learn from several former college and NFL players next week. The 10th annual Eric Matthews Youth Football Camp will be held in Tupelo on Saturday, July 27. The unisex camp, which is for ages 8 to 17, will be held at Gum Tree Park on North Front Street. There is no charge to register. Matthews, who played at Indiana University and then briefly in the ...
Years of service: City of Vicksburg recognizes 7 employees for combined 57 years
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized city employees for their years of service. Honored on Monday were Vicksburg Police Department’s Danielle Williams and Torin Nailor, each for 10 years of service; Vicksburg Police Department employee Anedra Jones and water department employee Victor Parson, […]
Local lottery players win prizes
In the last week, Brookhaven residents have won some nice prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported a Brookhaven man won $1,000 from Blue Sky #404 in Brookhaven on a $20 scratch off ticket. A Brookhaven woman won $1,000 from C Store in Brookhaven on a 20$ scratch off A separate […] The post Local lottery players win prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Program aimed at increasing access to prenatal care pending federal approval
Pregnancy presumptive eligibility in Mississippi is still not in effect, despite becoming law July 1. However, the Division of Medicaid said it has cleared several administrative hurdles and is awaiting action from the federal government. But a discrepancy between state and federal law may delay the process further. Legislators wrote...
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