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Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
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.
Coast Life: Local artist’s murals brighten and celebrate communities
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Art can define the identity of a community, and one artist is bringing the vision of her home into focus while celebrating the Coast Life. “Art is meant to get a reaction,” Julia Reyes said. Julia Reyes creates reactions, using her experiences and observations...
Supervisors approve $68K for needs assessment of jail facility
NATCHEZ — When it comes to the Adams County Jail facility, it’s more than a question of whether to build new or not, officials shared during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said he received eye-opening insight at a free, three-day training last week with the National Institute of […] The post Supervisors approve $68K for needs assessment of jail facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Andy Hardwick makes his surprise birthday party worth all the secrecy
JANS – Anderson Hardwick Jr. was born on June 10, 1935. Anderson Sr. and Lillian Hardwick raised him on Crawford Street in Vicksburg, MS. From infancy, he was immersed in music. He had aunts who sang. His Aunt Alma was a school music teacher. His Aunt Hattie owned a radio and record player on which Andy listened to Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Lucky Millner, and Jimmy Lunceford’s band. By age 12, Andy played professionally with Fish Man Evans and the Bobcats. He later played with the Rhythm Aces and the Re-Bops.
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...
Bogue Chitto residents celebrate connection to clear water
It’s been a decade coming, but over 70 homes in the Bogue Chitto community have been connected to clean county water for the first time. Many of the citizens who were recently connected to the county water system attended a ceremony at New Vernon Church in Marion Junction Thursday, July 11 to mark the occasion. West Dallas Water Board Vice Chair Maggie Drake-Peterson said it was the health of the citizens and the desire to make the community grow that fueled efforts to get clean water hooked up to homes in the area.
Woman injured during drive-by shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A woman was injured during a drive-by shooting at a Jackson apartment complex. The shooting happened at The Park at Inverness on Ridgewood Road on Monday, July 15. Investigators said a black vehicle pulled up to the location and opened fire. Jackson police said the woman was shot once, and her […]
Gulfport Dragway Gears Up for King of the Coast Event #4
Mark your calendars for Event #4 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Gulfport Dragway. GULFPORT, MS- Event #4 of the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is set for August 30 – September 1, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. This action-packed weekend will feature numerous classes, including Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters. Additionally, the 2023 season BTE King of the Coast Tournament of Champions for Electronics, Footbrake, and Sportsman will also take place over the weekend.
Smith receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Benevolent Club’s 49th annual banquet
River City native Dora Smith was honored with the Vicksburg Homecoming-Benevolent Club’s highest accolade Saturday night when she was named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the organization’s 49th annual banquet. Presenting Smith with her award was Homecoming-Benevolent Club President Willie L. Glasper Sr., who said she has worn many hats during her decades […]
Southern Miss' Niko Mazza picked by San Francisco Giants in eighth round of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball pitcher Niko Mazza was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round with the No. 238 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, a junior, has been a Southern Miss starter for the last two seasons. The draft pick holds a slot value of $218,600.
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