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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...
Willis attends gifted camp for African American youth
Philadelphia High School’s MaKenzie Willis joined other gifted students from across the state at last month’s African American Youth of Mississippi Excelling (AAYME) camp. The camp was hosted by the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) on the campus of Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. Willis,...
COMMIT ALERT: NC State Lands Utility Player Trenton Lyons
NC State has landed a commitment from Ole Miss freshman Trenton Lyons, who is capable of playing multiple positions for the Wolfpack. Lyons informed Inside Pack Sports that he committed to the Wolfpack coaches on July 4th. Lyons was a big-time prospect out of high school, as he was rated...
2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Alabama man at Mississippi bar
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Waynesboro police made a second arrest in the shooting death of a 24-year-old Alabama man. Richard Mayfield, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, July 2. Waynesboro police said Richard Mayfield has been charged with accessory after the fact, and his bond was set at $500,000. Investigators said Richard Mayfield is the […]
Judge cites new Supreme Court ruling in blocking health care anti-discrimination protections for transgender Americans
The Biden administration cannot enforce new anti-discrimination rules in health care for transgender Americans, a federal judge in Mississippi ruled Wednesday, citing a recent landmark Supreme Court ruling that weakened the power of federal agencies.
Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution
JACKSON — Bill Cossar oversaw his last meeting as chairman of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commission on June 19. At the time, it was unknown if he would be reappointed to the commission. Gov. Tate Reeves opted to appoint Colin Maloney to replace Cossar at the end of June. Cossar was […] The post Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution appeared first on Daily Leader.
Case hits close to home in Columbus
Www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 19:23:55. SUMMARY: The FBI reports nearly half a million children go missing annually in the US, with over a million running away from home according to a 2023 study. Mississippi legally charges children for running away, and those harboring them can face charges too. The article discusses Franchesca McCaa, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Mississippi, initially reported missing but confirmed as a runaway by the police. Despite contacting her mother, Franchesca claims she does not want to return home. Her mother expresses concern over her safety, citing threats and violence against her daughter, and pleads for community assistance in locating her.
Podcast: Now boarding for Boston and the Dot Burrow Bandwagon.
She was Caitlin Clark 74 years ago. Now, Dot Burrow is a Hall of Famer. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Concerns shared by residents following Calhoun City alderman's arrest
Residents shared their concerns after law enforcement arrested and charged a Calhoun City alderman after a recent assault. Calhoun City alderman arrested for assault, strong armed robbery. Law enforcement arrested and charged a Calhoun City alderman after a recent assault.
CFB25: We’re In The Game Launch Party
STARKVILLE – It's been over a decade since the last installment of EA Sports College Football was released. With just days remaining until the release of College Football 25, Mississippi State Athletics is hosting a launch party to celebrate. On July 18, MSU invites fans to join the department...
Panhandling ordinance passed by Tupelo officials
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – An ordinance aimed stopping specific types of panhandling was passed by Tupelo's City Council. The Tupelo City Council held a work session Monday where they talked about the ordinance. This ordinance isn't a plan to outlaw panhandling altogether. This ordinance would fine anyone using aggressive...
Vicksburg’s Ahlvin helps Jones College FBLA to win at nationals
A Vicksburg student helped Jones College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students earn two first-place trophies in the national competition in Orlando. The 2024 Collegiate National Leadership Conference of FBLA, the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, attracted more than 1,000 college students and educators from across the country, […]
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