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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.
Child shot after minors play with gun, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Children playing with a gun led to a child being shot and two adults arrested, Covington Police Department said. CPD officers responded to Methodist North Hospital, July 25, after it was reported a child had a gunshot wound to the leg. The injured child was treated and is in stable condition, police said.
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.
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 – […]
‘Show Up & Show Out’ ride raises funds for men’s recovery program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several dozen motorcyclists rolled over the roads of three Pine Belt counties Saturday afternoon to benefit a men’s recovery ministry. “We’re raising money in memory of Jason and Joyce Waltman, which is a son and mother,” said event organizer Alana Knotts. “Jason had a life of addiction and he was recovered through a men’s drug and alcohol recovery program.”
MPD investigating shootout in apartment complex parking lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Hickory Hill apartment complex. Officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 6400 block of Lake Arbor Trail. When they arrived, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas
The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas. Tupelo Airport makes it official; will soon start offering daily flights to Dallas. The Tupelo Regional Airport officially announced it’ll soon start offering daily flights to Dallas, Texas.
‘An easy decision to make’: Dedication ceremony held at St Aloysius
St. Aloysius Catholic School held a dedication ceremony for Hosemann Hall, a corridor in the High School building, Thursday morning. The dedication comes after Connie and David Hosemann donated funds to the school for recently completed renovations in the three main buildings of the facility. “Their incredible generosity has touched our hearts and will have […]
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),...
Greyhound Football Kicks Off Season Friday Night with Jamboree
FINAL SCORE 10-7 Pascagoula Panthers - 10 The first Ocean Springs High School Football Jamboree is set for Friday night, August 23, 2024 with a kick off time of 7:00 PM. For the first time in 286 days, the Ocean Springs Greyhounds play football tonight featuring the Ocean Springs Greyhounds vs Pascagoula Panthers - A Jamboree.
Successful Brazilian alumnus Santos visits Delta State University for first time since graduating in ‘11
CLEVELAND, Miss. — This fall, Delta State University proudly welcomes representation from 45 countries within its diverse student body. Among its international community, DSU recently had the honor of hosting Brazilian alumnus Brunno Santos, who returned to campus for the first time since his graduation in 2011. Santos, originally...
Delta State to fly university flag at half-staff in honor of Alumnus John White Valentine
Delta State University mourns the loss of alumnus John White Valentine of Cleveland, Mississippi, who passed away on August 10, 2024. He was 95. The University flag will fly at half-staff today through sunset on Sunday, August 25, in Mr. Valentine’s honor. Mr. Valentine was born in Cleveland, Mississippi...
What we are expecting to see from Louisville's jamboree this weekend
This is a jamboree that we look to cover every year. There are some great players who show up to this jamboree. A lot of Mississippi State prospects play at this event. It is a great chance for us to get a look at several guys in one setting. Let's check it out.
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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