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Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported eight local establishments passed restaurant inspections last week. All were “A” ratings with the exception of Waffle House which earned a “B” rating. According to the records, Waffle House is located at 954 Brookway Boulevard and earned a “B” rating for the eighth time since 2016. Waffle House […] The post Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
3 jackpots hit in one night at this Mississippi Coast casino: 'It was just like pop, pop, pop'
This story was first published in the Sun Herald. . Friday was a great day to be at Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville as, three big hits extended this year’s string of slot machine wins at South Mississippi casinos. “It was just like pop, pop, pop all day...
Wesley's Thursday Morning First Alert Forecast
How about some typical summer heat and a few summerlike pop-up showers & t-storms? That's what's on tap for your 4th of July weather here in Coastal MS. Also, looking ahead to weekend tropical rains in Mexico and Texas from Beryl. Click and watch the forecast video for details.
Kosciusko ranked the 33rd most expensive city in Mississippi for household monthly expenses
Half of a typical paycheck in Kosciusko goes to pay household bills. That’s what DOXO, an online bill-paying service, says. It’s added up what it costs for the most common monthly expenses, excluding food like mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, mobile phone and cable or satellite service. In...
Special Election happening in Maben after Alderman resigns
Alderman Robert Herd submitted his resignation on June 3. A special election will happen on August 13. Special election to be held in Maben following alderman’s resignation. A special election is set to be held in Maben following the resignation of an alderman.
Mississippi teen goes viral after he gets summer jobs for all of his friends
A group of Mississippi teens’ summer plans went viral—gaining over 10,000 likes and 5,000 shares—after one young man recruited his friends and teammates to join him in being productive and staying out of trouble. The Vicksburg Post reports that newly elected Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas J....
2024 Ole Miss basketball commit John Bol sacrificed a lot to be where he is today
A four-star commit, John Bol has the chance to be one of the most impactful players Ole Miss has recruited. As a Rebel fan, you can't help but want the best for Bol, who has an infectious personality that shines through when he speaks. Speaking to Ole Miss football defensive...
3 reasons Ole Miss football can make the SEC Championship in 2024
Ole Miss has never made an SEC title game or a college football playoff since both came into effect. At the end of the 2024 regular season, they will look to end the playoff drought as we move to a 12-team format. Could they break their 32-year SEC Championship game absence?
3 companies illegally dumped waste in Jackson's sewers. 1 has settled, but suit continues
Three companies were sued by the City of Jackson for illegally disposing millions of gallons waste into the sewer system. One has now settled, but attorneys with the city said the suit will continue. During their Tuesday meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a settlement of $630,000 from...
Montes family has run Orbit Fireworks locations for decades
PONTOTOC – In the large red and white striped tent near the line separating Pontotoc and Lee counties, Shirley Montes is ready for the rush to buy fireworks. Independence Day is the biggest holiday for Orbit Fireworks, which has been a fixture in Northeast Mississippi for more than three decades. “My husband, Carlos, and I have been doing this for 21 years, and it was his brother, who got him ...
Volunteer of the Week: Fermika Smith sees the world through the lens of volunteerism
The Volunteer of the Week is Fermika Smith. She was born and raised in Vicksburg. Smith is the administrator at Elite Performance and Rehab. She has been married to Christopher Smith for 21 years and they have a three-year-old Yorkie named Poppi. Smith is a member of Vicksburg High School’s class of 1996 and she […]
Thomasson elected new MEC chair
Philadelphia native and businesswoman Pat Thomasson has been elected chairman of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC). Thomasson, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Philadelphia-based Thomasson Company, was elected by the board of directors to serve the 2024 to 2025 term. “It means a great deal to me to be...
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