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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.
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.
Dana Road Elementary named one of six SOR schools by Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
Mississippi Outdoor Expo kicks off with new attractions
JACKSON, Miss. — TheMississippi Outdoor Expo, the state's largest display for everything outdoors, is this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The expo, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers a wide range of outdoor equipment. Vendors offer everything for the outdoors from rods to reels, bows to tractors, farm equipment, power equipment and more.
Red Cross wraps up 2-day shelter simulation training in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southeast Mississippi Chapter American Red Cross spent this weekend preparing for hurricane season by getting Red Cross volunteers ready to open disaster shelters, if needed. Saturday was the final day of a two-day seminar on American Red Cross shelter simulation training at the Forrest County...
Fire at officer’s home being investigated as arson; Sheriff’s office seeking information from public
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Natchez Police Department are seeking the public’s help while investigating a potential arson case at the residence of Vidalia Police Department’s patrol Captain, Craig Godbold on late Friday or early Saturday morning. The house on Creek Bend Road went up in flames during the night around midnight. The […] The post Fire at officer’s home being investigated as arson; Sheriff’s office seeking information from public appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Jackson officials crack down on code violations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the City of Jackson said they’re holding property owners accountable for various eyesores in neighborhoods. Samantha Graves, with the city’s Planning & Development Department, said neighbors can do something about the eyesores. They can report code violations to the city, and an inspector from the city’s Code Enforcement Team will investigate […]
VPD officer facing great loss from overnight house fire in Natchez
NATCHEZ — Vidalia Police Captain Craig Godbold and his family lost most of their possessions in a house fire late Friday into early Saturday morning. Godbold, who lived on Creek Bend Road near Village Green apartments in Natchez, said the fire appears to have started in the carport and spread to the rest of the […] The post VPD officer facing great loss from overnight house fire in Natchez appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MBI: One injured following officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department. Officers with the Gulfport Police Department were called to the area of Church Street to respond to a suicide threat. Upon arrival, a subject was found pointing a weapon...
Jackson Public Schools gear up for new academic year with Beautification Day
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Public School District is preparing for the new academic year with a district-wide Beautification Day. Johnson Elementary School is among the many participating in the initiative aimed at setting students up for success. "This has been happening for a few years now — a...
Moore-White named assistant dean to guide MSU’s interdisciplinary degree pathways
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State academic director, counselor and advisor with more than two decades of service to the university is in a new leadership position in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Lynda Moore-White, who has spent the past seven years as director of the University Academic Advising Center, is now...
Summer Chef Series: Nick Wallace
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Catfish Row Museum will continue their Summer Chef Series this Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The special guest chef will be Nick Wallace. Wallace is a Mississippi native and owner of the Nissan Cafe located at Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. Wallace has...
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