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Man rescued after Jet Ski crashes in Mississippi River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in critical condition after his Jet Ski rolled over in the Mississippi River Sunday night. At about 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the Mississippi River just north of the I-40 Bridge. Witnesses who were also riding Jet Skis say they were returning to the harbor when they noticed a […]
Private Security Team Nabs Suspects at New Horizon Apartments (Video)
In Whitehaven, a dramatic incident unfolded at the New Horizon Apartments, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The incident began when a security guard noticed a vehicle speeding through the complex. Discovery of Illegal Items. According to police records and body-cam footage, the private security team at the complex,...
Shrimpers on the Coast struggling as season continues
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Shrimpers on the Coast say this season hasn’t been too good to them. Quality Seafood in Biloxi says it’s hard to get fresh shrimp right now because there aren’t many fishermen at the docks selling. Manager Troy Rosetti said they’ve had to go...
Federal grant funds professional growth for Mississippi Delta STEM teachers
Delta State University has launched a new program to help STEM teachers in the Delta. The Collaborative for Rural STEM Education program provides resources and professional development. Its funding comes from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This year’s program has 22 teachers from 12 districts,...
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
James Biglane, bank founder and business leader, has died
NATCHEZ – James Biglane, founder of United Mississippi Bank and Natchez businessman and developer, has died. Biglane’s death was announced Monday morning by family members and UMB on social media. “James Biglane established UMB in 1973 with a vision to become a community bank that would serve all citizens of the City of Natchez,” the […] The post James Biglane, bank founder and business leader, has died appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring an all-star lineup of comedic heavyweights, including Rodney Perry, Kerwin Claiborne, Jessie McDonald, Myron Jewells, Big Kenney, and Dre Daniels, these comedic maestros are guaranteed to leave you in stitches with their unique styles and gut-busting humor.
The blessings of an association with Mississippi College
Mississippi – and particularly, Clinton, Mississippi – residents are truly blessed to have a nationally known and recognized institution of higher education in our midst. While graduates of the most expensive Ivy League colleges and universities in the nation emerge, confused and ill-equipped to contribute to society, Mississippi College graduates enter adulthood with enthusiasm, anxious to do their part to conquer the world’s problems and make life better for others.
School-record number of Bulldogs head to Paris Olympics
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State University (MSU) will send its largest delegation in school history to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The university will be represented by nine athletes and one coach. The athletes will represent eight countries in four different sports beginning on July 25, a day before the Opening Ceremony. Five Bulldogs […]
Weekend crash leaves semi-truck dangling off Mississippi interstate bridge
A weekend crash on the Mississippi interstate left a semi-truck hanging off a bridge. The Mississippi Highway Patrol posted a photo of the truck with the back half of truck hanging off a bridge on Interstate 22 in Tawamba County. The crash occurred near Exit 113 in the westbound lane...
Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
DALLAS (AP) -- Lane Kiffin learned a lot from former Alabama coach Nick Saban -- especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and
Todd-Williams finds voice on Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Prior to the moment Kennedy Todd-Williams stepped on campus in Oxford after announcing her intent to join the Rebels in 2023, the rising fifth-year senior for Ole Miss women's basketball knew she wanted to make an impact off the court and have her voice heard. After spending three seasons in...
Man arrested for fatal shooting near Chastain Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a 57-year-old man in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting happened near Chastain Drive and Garvin Street on Thursday, July 11. Detective Tommie Brown said the unidentified victim was shot at the location and was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to the Hinds County Detention Center’s […]
Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video
Wildlife enthusiast and retired biologist and professor Gary Gaston had a rare opportunity last month in the breathtaking landscape of Yellowstone National Park: witnessing the birth of a white bison calf. For years, both locals and visitors have been drawn to this majestic area for fishing and wildlife observation. A devoted outdoorsman, Gaston retired from […] The post Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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