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Update on Major Construction Project on State Street; find out its impacts so far
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The multi-phase project has made some major progress since it first started back in January. So much so, that we are now nearing the end of phase one of the project, which stretches from Pearl Street to here at Mississippi Street. A project official expects that...
Grammy winner John Paul White to perform at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Grammy winner John Paul White will bring his fusion of Southern rock, Americana and country music to Mississippi State University (MSU). White will perform at the Hump, alongside the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra, on October 18. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance at 7:30 p.m. Daniel Stevens, head of […]
TWO OF MISSISSIPPI’S BEST UNDERCLASSMEN BASEBALL PLAYERS – DEUCE JENKINS AND JUSTIN WORD – TRANSFER TO JACKSON ACADEMY FROM NORTHWEST RANKIN AND ST. ANDREW’S RESPECTIVELY
Former Major League Baseball All-Star Corey Dickerson and the rest of his new coaching staff at Jackson Academy have attracted two of the best underclassmen baseball players in Mississippi. Sophomore first baseman-outfielder Deuce Jenkins -rated as the No. 7 best player in Mississippi in the Class of 2027 by Perfect...
School supplies donated to JDC elementary schools
Post 218 American Legion Commander Timothy Craft and Second Vice-Commander Linda Clark delivered school supplies recently to Jefferson Davis County Schools. Supplies were presented to Assistant Principal Dr. Karey Alegria at J.E. Johnson Elementary School in Prentiss and G. W. Carver Elementary School Lead Teacher Nita Shoemake in Bassfield. Post 218 American Legion had received […] The post School supplies donated to JDC elementary schools appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Amory, Mississippi to host Food Truck Tuesdays
Panther Park in Amory, Mississippi recently began hosting Food Truck Tuesdays on Aug. 6. This is part of a 90-day testing period with the city and food truck owners to operate in the space from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a report by Monroe Journal. Mayor Corey Glenn...
Councilman Stokes says Angelique Lee won't be last city official to be prosecuted this year
After now former Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to accepting bribes, which were for her vote on a downtown development, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told reporters she may not be the last Jackson official standing before a judge this year. "I believe there's going to be a number...
Councilwoman of Mississippi’s largest city resigns following series of controversies
Jackson Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee has resigned from her position, effective immediately, following a series of controversies that have marred her tenure. Below is a copy of the resignation letter provided by a Jackson spokesperson:. “It is with a profound sadness that I humbly submit this letter of resignation...
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer with Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus
Join our host, Karyn Brown, Dr. William Gillespie and Dr. Richard Heard from Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus and Starkville as they discuss the complexities of pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types, common symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. Discover why some cases go unnoticed until advanced stages and what steps you can take if you suspect something is wrong. Don’t miss this vital information on one of the most concerning cancers today!
Five former Southern Miss athletes, one coach to be inducted in M-Club 2024 Hall of Fame class
Five athletes and one coach across five sports make up Southern Miss' 2024 M-Club Hall of Fame class. Former football player Luke Johnson, men's basketball player Berlin Ladner, track and field high jumper Cedrin Norman, volleyball player Kelsea Seymour Weldon and baseball player Kent Willis represent the athletes in the class. Former men's basketball assistant coach Robert McInnis is the 2024 honorary inductee. The class was announced by the school on Wednesday morning. ...
Mayor Cuts Ribbon For Main Street Treats
Mayor Tommy Reynolds and the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Main Street Treats with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. Owner Gena Dunn (left of mayor) shared the hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dunn said the morning menu includes breakfast biscuits, and a wide variety of donuts.
Belle Collective Star ordered to pay former employee $150,000 for using photos without her permission
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Hinds County jury ordered a Jackson reality TV star to pay a former employee for using photos to promote her business without the woman’s permission. According to former employee Ada Green, her pictures were used in Billboard, Vending Machines, Internet, and Flyer Advertising to...
A Southern Antiques Affair coming this weekend; deadline for tickets is midnight Wednesday
Vicksburg is set to play host to A Southern Antiques Affair, an event that is sure to entertain, educate and showcase the renewed appreciation of vintage finds. The three-day event will run Friday Aug. 16 through Sunday Aug. 18 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd., and will include an antique shopping […]
Downtown Natchez street paving stalls; Forks to Freedom Corridor moves forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Plans for repaving downtown streets have been stalled again after no contractor submitted proposals sought by the mayor and Natchez Board of Aldermen. With this being the second time this summer no bidders stepped forward specifying how much the streetwork would cost, the city officials are considering alternatives. “We’re going to be looking at other strategies,” Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said Tuesday.
Local leader invites public out for a day of walking
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Ward 4 City Councilwoman Romande Walker is hosting a couple of special days of shopping and fitness on August 14th and August 28th. Walker wants all Meridianites to visit Uptown Mall and see what it has to offer. The councilwoman wants people to shop, walk, and...
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