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Restaurants, bars could get extended hours in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) – Restaurants and bars could stay open later in Aberdeen. The Board of Aldermen will vote on whether to extend operating hours for bars, restaurants, and BYOB establishments following a public hearing set for 5 p.m. on July 30. The hearing will be held at Aberdeen...
Ole Miss quarterback says Jalen Milroe ‘will be a baller’ for Alabama this season
He does not have to play against Alabama in the fall, but he knows how good Jalen Milroe will be. Jaxson Dart, a senior quarterback at the University of Mississippi, was in the same recruiting cycle as Milroe. The Utah native and former four-star started his playing career at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2021 before transferring to Ole Miss.
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
CDF spotlight: Blackmon Chevrolet has been driven for 39 years
TUPELO – For nearly 39 years, Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet has been a fixture on South Gloster Street in Tupelo. Blackmon's father, Frankie, was a veteran of automotive dealerships before launching his own in November 1985. "He started at a Chevrolet dealership in Meridian in the late 50s, then went to a Buick dealership and worked there for quite a while, then decided he wanted to go out on his ...
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Jackson State football predicted to finish third in SWAC East; three players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Jackson State football has received its preseason predicted finish along with key players earning preseason All-SWAC honors at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Days. Head JSU football coach TC Taylor enters his second season at the helm of his alma mater after leading a successful debut...
Leake Academy’s Brian Pickens to be inducted into MAIS Hall of Fame
Leake Academy Headmaster and head football coach Brian Pickens will be inducted into the Mid-Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Coaches Association Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024. Brian Pickens was born in Shelby, MS in 1971 to Larry and Betty Pickens. He is married to the former Angie Bowen...
Highlighting History: Emancipation Day declared in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – July 15 has been officially declared Emancipation Day in the City of Tupelo. The proclamation, which was made Monday night, was read aloud by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis following a program from Dr. Carl B. Mack about why July 15 is an important part of local Black history.
Donations boxes in Aberdeen being used to dump unwanted items
Www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-07-15 18:51:30. SUMMARY: In Aberdeen, Mississippi, residents are misusing donation boxes on East Canal Street meant for clothes and shoes by dumping household trash, causing actual donations to spoil. Mayor Dwight Stevens urges the community to only deposit properly bagged, usable clothes. He noted that boxes at Food Giant were removed due to similar misuse. The mayor highlighted the unsightly nature of the problem and its impact on donation quality, reflecting community concerns about the issue. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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...
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.
Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart does not seem too impressed with his depiction in the new “NCAA Football” video game from EA Sports. At Monday’s SEC Media Day, Dart got to see his image in the new EA Sports game, which is slated to release on July 19. Dart is depicted with a rather prominent... The post Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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