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Habitat recipient praises God, receives keys to Verona home
TUPELO — Kimberly Ledbetter said her faith and her family got her through the process of homeownership and construction of her home with Habitat for Humanity. In fact, it is written into the walls of her new home. Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for its first house of the year, Friday morning. The house, located on Fifth Street in Verona, was built almost ...
Dan Orlovsky makes the case for Ole Miss as the SEC's biggest threat to Georgia in 2024
Perennial powers Texas and Oklahoma have finally arrived in the SEC in 2024. Alabama is still there, even if Nick Saban isn’t. And Missouri has designs on building on the momentum it built last fall. But on ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ on Friday morning, college football analyst Dan Orlovsky pinpointed...
By The Numbers | Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels against regular season non-conference opponents
Lane Kiffin has accomplished a lot since being named the 39th head coach of Ole Miss football back in December of 2019. One of the latest accomplishments has been leading the Rebels to their first ever 11-win season and becoming the second head coach ever to have multiple 10-win seasons.
Officials dedicate Hubert Ingram Bridge in Byhalia
Aug 23, 2024- Officials gathered on Thursday morning, Aug. 22, to officially dedicate a bridge on State Route 309 in Marshall County as the “Hubert Ingram Memorial Bridge.”. Members of the Ingram family were present at the dedication ceremony and official unveiling of the sign, held at Isaac Chapel...
Water main break leaves part of Lumberton without water, city says
LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Workers are rushing to complete emergency repairs on a large water main break and restore water services to a section of Lumberton. City officials reported the break on Facebook around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, August 23. They said the break was approximately 12 in. and that emergency workers were on the way to begin repairs.
Bay St. Louis City Council Passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Bay St. Louis, MS – August 21, 2024 – The Bay St. Louis City Council adopted a short-term rental ordinance at its August 20, 2024, meeting. The ordinance requires short-term rentals to be registered with the City of Bay St. Louis. This registration process ensures that properties meet city standards and are subject to periodic inspections. The new measure aims to protect guests and neighbors while providing a fair regulatory framework for rental owners and operators.
Ripley's James Storey receives prestigious community service award
James Storey has lived his life by a simple creed: “We all can serve, and we all can give back.” Storey is best known for his critical role in one of the biggest wins in Ole Miss football history. He was a senior running back when the Rebels met No. 3-ranked Notre Dame in Jackson in 1977. Storey caught two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter, and Ole Miss ...
Boil water notice issued in area of Vick Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – In response to a water main repair, the City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice,’ affecting citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Vick Road, spanning north to School Road, and from Highway 49, spanning east to Walter Smith Road. Additionally,...
WC Volleyball team defeat VHS in Four Sets on Thursday
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Warren Central High School (WC) volleyball team defeated Vicksburg in four sets on Thursday night to finish with a district win. “I felt like we played like we were supposed to in the first set but VHS came out and fought hard as well,” WC Volleyball Head Coach Matthew Gullett said.
PriorityOne Bank Metro Jackson High School Pick’em 8-23-24
Veteran sportswriter and high school football expert Robert Wilson is doing the Priority One Bank/Mississippi Scoreboard predictions column each week during the high school football season on teams from Hinds, Madison, and Rankin County. Wilson had a 4-2 record (66.7 percent) last week. TRI-COUNTY ACADEMY (0-0) AT SIMPSON ACADEMY (0-0),...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 23-25) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Screening: The Goonies – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Mississippi
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips
JACKSON — The U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to exercise caution while visiting national forests this weekend as most of the state is abnormally dry or in a moderate to severe drought. Homochitto National Forest is the closest US Forest Land and part of the National Forests in Mississippi. “Please keep wildfire prevention in […] The post National Forests in Mississippi offers wildfire prevention tips appeared first on Daily Leader.
End of an era: Mississippi Braves prepare to leave the state
It is the end of an era as the Mississippi Braves prepare to wrap up their final season at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Fans and families can enjoy many events during the last games through early September. The Mississippi Braves take on the Chattanooga Lookouts this weekend to complete their...
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