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Vicksburg 200 Committee announces kickoff event for July 29
Together with the City of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Vicksburg 200 Committee is previewing a year of celebratory bicentennial events with a special kickoff happening in Washington Street Park (Washington Street, between Jackson Street and Grove Street) Mon., July 29 at 9 a.m. The event date is significant in that […]
Jobs at Maximus in Hattiesburg tied to future of federal contract
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The future of jobs at the Maximus call center in Hattiesburg is uncertain according to the company’s CEO. Approximately 600-700 people are employed at Maximus as part of a federal contract. “In Hattiesburg, we are pleased to serve the Department of Health and Human Services...
Jones County fire department in need of donations for new station
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Jones County is in need of donations to help finish building a new fire station. The department was able to finish the outside exterior of the facility using $92,000 in county funding, but they need at least $10,000 more to finish the inside […]
Arrest warrant issued for man wanted in connection with homicide in West Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with the city of Jackson’s most recent homicide. On Monday, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a homicide that occurred in the 1700 block of Robinson Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man,...
The 8th annual Back 2 School Celebrity Basketball Game in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The start of the school year is coming soon, and on Sunday in Vicksburg, the Young Executives organization decided the best way to bring in the new school year is with some basketball. The Warren Central gym was packed with students, parents, and athletes for the...
Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a second mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of West […] The post Additional sample of West Nile found in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Utica police search for suspect accused of arson
UTICA, Miss. — The Utica Police Department said it is searching for a suspect who burned down a popular convenience store calledPit Stop on Sunday morning. The community said it is in a tough position because the store was one of the only places where people could buy groceries.
Councilman reacts to Jackson mayor saying water takeover was effort to 'make city no longer Black'
While other council members shied away, Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote called Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's comments made in a secret recording an "overreach" and "adversarial." In June, a secret recording of Lumumba came to light during the wrongful termination trial of Mary Carter, the city's former deputy director of water operations who was fired in 2022. Carter was secretly recording the mayor while they were both discussing "alarming drops in pressure" the city's...
Where Southern Miss football, Will Hall were picked in Sun Belt 2024 preseason poll
The Sun Belt Conference preseason coaches poll was released Monday and expectations are low for Southern Miss football after its 3-9 season. The poll was split into the Sun Belt's two divisions, with Southern Miss picked to finish in second-to-last place in the West with 31 points. Louisiana-Monroe was chosen for last place in the West with 16 points, while Georgia State, in the East Division, was the only other team with fewer points (19) than Southern Miss.
Deion Sanders Jr. praises Lane Kiffin for bashing Paul Finebaum
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum and Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin have an interesting relationship. Finebaum makes no apologies when it comes to slamming coaches. He even said recently these past few months since Nick Saban retired from Alabama he’s needed to find a new target and may have found one in Kiffin.
A look at the political climate: Trump assassination attempt, RNC wraps up, Democrats question Biden’s competency
Dave Elliot sits down with Magnolia Tribune Editor-at-large Frank Corder for a look at the current political climate after the assassination attempt on Trump, Trump securing the Republican nomination for President, Biden getting COVID and Democrats calling for Biden to drop out of the race.
Brewers Minor League Roundup: Eric Brown Jr. Hits Two Homers for Biloxi
Eric Brown Jr. shines for Biloxi in a successful weekend, leading the team to victory with two homers and seven RBIs. The Triple-A Nashville team faced challenges, with a struggle in pitching resulting in a high ERA of 9.86. The High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers continued their winning streak, improving their record to 58-31 overall and 16-7 in the second half.
Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County recently received a “generous monetary donation” from Bank Plus for its continued work in the area. Habitat has been active in Brookhaven for 28 years. “Lincoln County has always had a heart for building community. The spirit of giving and the level of compassion for mankind inspires us all […] The post Bank Plus presents donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
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