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CDF spotlight: Blackmon Chevrolet has been driven for 39 years
TUPELO – For nearly 39 years, Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet has been a fixture on South Gloster Street in Tupelo. Blackmon's father, Frankie, was a veteran of automotive dealerships before launching his own in November 1985. "He started at a Chevrolet dealership in Meridian in the late 50s, then went to a Buick dealership and worked there for quite a while, then decided he wanted to go out on his ...
Emergency hospital opening in Smith County
RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center will be collaborating to open the Smith County Emergency Hospital. The new rural emergency hospital is expected to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital will be located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh.
More than 110 golfers tee it up for Folds of Honor Golf Classic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Honoring their sacrifice and educating their legacy: it’s the idea behind Folds of Honor. On Monday, the group gathered more than 110 golfers for their second annual tournament to have fun and raise funds. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to go toward families of...
Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart does not seem too impressed with his depiction in the new “NCAA Football” video game from EA Sports. At Monday’s SEC Media Day, Dart got to see his image in the new EA Sports game, which is slated to release on July 19. Dart is depicted with a rather prominent... The post Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tragic Loss of Bruce High School Student in Workplace Accident
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) — The Bruce High School community is mourning the loss of one of its students, Matthew Ware, who tragically passed away in a workplace accident. Details surrounding the incident remain undisclosed as authorities continue their investigation. The Calhoun County School District issued a statement on...
Former Mississippi community college tech arrested after reportedly selling school equipment on eBay
A former Mississippi community college employee accused of selling school equipment on eBay and then pocketing the money for himself has been arrested by special agents from the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office. Timothy Lucius, a former Itawamba Community College Telecommunications and Information Services Technician, has been arrested on one...
Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor
The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $4,250 literary artist fellowship to Dr. Nadia Alexis of McComb, leader of the Literary Arts Department at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. The fellowship is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and it will support […] The post Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Attorney for Favre in MS welfare scandal lawsuit removed from case
An attorney representing former NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a civil lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Human Services has been removed from Favre's legal team by a Hinds County circuit judge. Judge Faye Peterson in a Thursday filing removed one of Favre's New York-based attorneys, Daniel Koevary, for violating...
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
Ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2024-07-16 08:33:28. SUMMARY: A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Toast Malone, one of the world's most endangered species, had its third successful procedure at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM), where a fishhook was removed from its stomach via endoscopy. Another loggerhead sea turtle, Mudpie, also had fishhooks removed successfully by Dr. John Thomason and his team. These efforts, part of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, provide essential rehabilitation and hands-on experience for veterinary students. Both turtles are undergoing further rehabilitation before potential release to ensure they can survive in the wild.
Jackson Prep standout is taken 9th in MLB Draft
In the realm of high school baseball, Jackson Prep (Flowood, Miss.) has once again produced one of the most promising prospects in recent drafts. Griffin, a standout player who reclassified from the 2025 Draft to 2024, is drawing significant attention as a full-time baseball player. His talent and dedication have paid off, as he has just been drafted 9th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the July draft. Unlike Jerrion Ealy, a previous Jackson Prep star who chose to pursue a football career, Griffin is firmly committed to baseball.
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