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City of Canton selected as location for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Canton was selected as the location for the new Alcoholic Beverage and Control warehouse. According to Joey Deason with the Madison County Economic Development Authority, the Department of Finance and Administration purchased the land for around $980,000. The property is just over 32...
HSFT Stop #22: Oak Hill Academy
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) — Oak Hill Academy football is entering its first year with Tom Goode as head coach. After a 3-8 season last year Goode is looking to lead a drastic turnaround and that starts with being the toughest team physically and mentally. “Along with getting in...
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 […]
Clinton students return to class for 2024-25 school year
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. “We’re excited. It’s going to be fun. It’s a little bit sad to think it’s our last first day, but made some fun memories last night. And it’s going to be fun today,” said a Clinton High […]
Arkansas doesn't deserve benefit of the doubt over Mississippi State football
Last Friday, SEC media predictions for the 2024 college football season were released, and Mississippi State football’s standing in those predictions was par for the course. Despite there no longer being divisions in the league, the tradition of voting Mississippi State last in the SEC West was effectively maintained. MSU was picked 15th in the conference, ahead of only Vanderbilt.
Archer and Cable selected as VDN’s Track Coaches of the Year
Vicksburg High School’s Deatra Cable and Shaun Archer Sr. have been named VDN’s Track Coaches of the Year. Archer led the Gators to another good season where VHS had yet another state champion. VHS not only had a state champion, but plenty of their young athletes succeeded in every meet.
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 […]
Caledonia High School opens new $9 million gymnasium
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WTVA) – Caledonia High School has opened its new gymnasium. Local community members, students, and staff were able to walk through the new gym on Monday, viewing the new video board, scoreboards, locker rooms, and weight room. The gym is bigger than before, enhancing student opportunities in...
Motion filed to seal case involving death of Ole Miss student Jay Lee
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys requested a judge seal future court filings in an Oxford capital murder case. Timothy Herrington Jr. is awaiting trial in the death of former Ole Miss student Jimmie Jay Lee. Attorneys for both sides claim that closing the case to public...
Man enjoys training Brookhaven firefighters
BROOKHAVEN — Marlon Dixon joined the Brookhaven Fire Department nine years ago. He is now the department’s training officer in a career he loves. Dixon said he started out as a volunteer firefighter in Byram, he has been there for 12 years and is a Captain in Byram. He rose through the ranks in Brookhaven […] The post Man enjoys training Brookhaven firefighters appeared first on Daily Leader.
City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County and the City of Brookhaven reached an agreement for a buyout of the Lincoln County courthouse in July. An interlocal agreement required the County to buy the City’s 20 percent stake in the courthouse if they left to a new City Hall. The move is now on hold until the Mississippi […] The post City Hall move rests with Attorney General’s Office appeared first on Daily Leader.
Suspect in 2019 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The suspect in a 2019 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning’s murder trial was expected to start July 22 in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County. Manning was charged with capital murder, carjacking, and aggravated assault in...
The C.U.T. Above taking applications to help ‘Keep Jackson Beautiful’
JACKSON, Miss. — Members of Jackson neighborhood associations have told the city that they want to help keep their city beautiful. In response, the city’s Solid Waste Division has organized The C.U.T. Above Program. “As people have asked how they can help, they’ve organized a program that allows...
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.
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