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Capri Theater expecting big crowds for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
JACKSON, Miss. — A Jackson movie theater is gearing up for big crowds this weekend for a popular Disney/ Marvel film. Owners of the Capri Theater in Fondren said their pre-sale tickets are showing an upward trend this weekend as the local theater is showing the newly released "Deadpool & Wolverine."
Ole Miss Baseball Star Ethan Lege Joins Pittsburgh Pirates After 2024 Draft Success
Ole Miss outfielder Ethan Lege has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates after being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Pirates plan to transition him to a third baseman, marking a position change for Lege. Known for his performance with the Rebels, he was a standout player batting .323 with 13 home runs before an injury cut his season short.
Sporting club in Hinds County to host 2025 NSCA US Open
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A sporting club in Hinds County is set to host the 2024 NSCA US Open. On Friday, Providence Hill announced that it will host the event that will welcome nearly 1,500 participants from across the country for the prestigious competition. The NSCA Open is a...
City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks
Two of Oxford’s biggest parks could look very different in the next couple of years. Oxford Park Commission Director Seth Gaines is asking the Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider spending $500,000 on completely rebuilding Avent Park and $25,000 on having a master plan created for Stone Park. Gaines is asking the Board to consider […] The post City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak
BROOKHAVEN — The Southwest Mississippi Annual Gun Blast to celebrate conservation is less than a month away in Lincoln County. Former MDWFP “Alligator Man” Ricky Flynt will be this year’s guest speaker. Each year, the local chapter of the National Deer Association puts on the event as a fundraiser to aid local conservation efforts and […] The post Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU Extension Service announces JDC 4-H happenings for the upcoming months
All enrolled 4-H students and interested youth are invited to attend the upcoming 4-H events in Jefferson Davis County. All programs require registration and there are no fees to participate. Contact the MSU Extension officer in Prentiss at 601-792-5121 to register. You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Watch the social […] The post MSU Extension Service announces JDC 4-H happenings for the upcoming months appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Main Street Pearl earns Circle of Excellence award
Main Street Pearl was recently recognized for its efforts with a Main Street Circle of Excellence medal. This summer, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated forty years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Jackson. The event honors Main Street directors, board members, and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown revitalization projects and events from designated Main Street communities throughout Mississippi.
Nuno Borges, Mississippi State’s Star, to Compete in Men’s Tennis at 2024 Paris Olympics
Borges, fresh off his ATP 250 Tour title win, will represent Mississippi State and Portugal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, participating in both singles and doubles events. Borges, world-No. 42, to play first singles match against No. 36 Mariano Navone. Borges and Cabral face Greece's Tsitsipas brothers in doubles, ranked...
Hattiesburg Zoo’s Animal Athletes Preparing for Competition in Honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s animal residents couldn’t resist getting in on the fun!. Over the next two weeks, during the Olympic Summer Games, the Hattiesburg Zoo will be featuring its animal athletes and the sports they will be competing in (or hope to be competing in) this summer! The animals and their Zookeepers hope you will stop by the Zoo during their training and competitions to see them in action at Hattiesburg Zooooolympics. Features will be posted on the Hattiesburg Zoo’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Oxford Community Awaits Justice, Judge Denies Sealing Documents in Trial of Suspect in UM Student Jay Lee's Disappearance
The search for answers continues in the case of the former University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee, who vanished on July 8, 2022, leaving a ripple of concern and unanswered questions within the Oxford community. In a case that has gripped the region, Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther has denied a request to seal documents related to the trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., the man accused of Lee's murder, as reported by FOX13. Herrington, who posted a $250,000 bond, is set to stand trial later this year, with pre-trial publicity cited as a concern for both the defense and the prosecution.
Ole Miss basketball aiming to improve its recruiting class with these 2025 prospects
Ole Miss basketball sits at No.3 in the 2025 recruiting rankings with two four-star commits. Both commits are two of the best in Ole Miss's program history, showing the recruiting pull that Chris Beard has brought to the team. Not surprisingly, Beard has eyes on several more recruits, which are...
Tupelo native and Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott returning for 2025 season
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo native and Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott said he’s coming back for the 2025 season. “See you at Swayze,” he announced Thursday, July 25 on social media. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Elliott with the 610th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Elite 5-star recruit shows off Auburn-themed Cybertruck at Big Cat weekend visit
The Big Cat weekend brought in numerous leading recruits to Auburn, featuring Jared Smith from Hoover (Ala.) Thompson is a 5-star EDGE player. Smith, a high-priority target for Auburn in the 2025 recruiting cycle, is nearing his commitment date on Aug. 3, making him a key focus for Hugh Freeze and ...
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for $1.145 billion. Casey’s CEO Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition, we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
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