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Introducing defensive line prospect Tykerrious Patrick
This state of Mississippi is known for producing great football talent and especially so these past several years on the defensive line. Jeffery Simmons, Chris Jones, Fletcher Cox, and many more from the Magnolia State are currently in the National Football League having a ball. The trenches is a place that you must be a dog in at all levels, and Mississippi is holding strong to having dogs coming out if this state.
‘My children are the ones hurting’: Brothers say they were falsely arrested and charged; police chief says that’s not the case
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - Two Brookhaven brothers were arrested and charged last year for shooting into a car with kids inside, injuring two people. The shooting happened in January of 2023. LaJohntae Fields and his brother Jacorius Smith were both charged with the crime. A crime they say they did...
Aldermen considering library’s $243K budget request
By Alyssa Schnugg The Batesville Public Library is asking the Batesville Board of Aldermen to set aside $243,432 in the city’s fiscal year 2025 budget. The funds are to help the library maintain and expand library services. Lori Barnes, director of the First Regional Library, which is the umbrella system for the Batesville Public Library, […] The post Aldermen considering library’s $243K budget request appeared first on The Panolian.
Murder suspect who escaped custody in Mississippi is captured 2 months later after standoff in Chicago restaurant
A man wanted on suspicion of murder who was on the run for two months since he escaped from custody in Mississippi has been arrested hundreds of miles away in Chicago after an over 12-hour long SWAT standoff, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Joshua Zimmerman, 30, escaped from custody from...
Syphilis cases rise nationally, statewide and locally
Cases of syphilis have increased 80% since 2018, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health, with much of that surge happening since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Mississippi ranked sixth in the nation for syphilis incidence, at 28.1 cases per 100,000 people, and fourth nationally on congenital syphilis incidence, at 182 per 100,000 live […] The post Syphilis cases rise nationally, statewide and locally appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Delta State’s Kelvin Davis honored with 2024 NACUBO Rising Star Award
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is proud to announce that Kelvin Davis, Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration and Interim Human Resources Director, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Rising Star Award by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). This award recognizes Davis’s exceptional leadership and potential as an emerging executive in higher education finance and business.
Anger rises after officials vote to sell abandoned school in Montgomery County
DUCK HILL, Miss. (WTVA) – A part of the Montgomery County community is angry after a vote to sell an abandoned school. The Duck Hill City Council voted to sell the old Binford High School property, which has been closed since the early 2000s. Some people call it "The...
Bay St. Louis now requiring short term rental properties to be registered through city
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Bay St. Louis is now requiring 472 active short term rental owners to register their property with the city. With about a 55% occupancy rate, the city wants to keep those renters and property owners safe. Applications for registration being available to property owners...
HS Football Preview: Northwest Rankin
Northwest Rankin football went an even 5-and-5 last year after playing against nine 7A teams. This year, the Cougars’ schedule is the same, but the team says it is not the same, but better. NWR says it’s ready to also be one of the tough teams in an already-tough District.
25 teams in 25 days: West Harrison Hurricanes
“You know we kind of slacked off at the end which led us to have a 5-5 season,” senior Joshua Lane said. “I will ensure you that will not happen this season.”. The West Harrison Hurricanes started off last season hot. A 4-1 start had the Hurricanes prime to make their first playoff game in school history, but finishing the season 1-4 in the teams final five games put a stop to that happening. Head coach Quincy Patrick and his players are ready to learn from their past mistakes to make sure their future is brighter than ever.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez extends registration for classes until Monday, August 26th
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez on 11 Co Lin Circle, extends registration for classes until Monday, August 26, 2024. Courtesy photo of Co-Lin Natchez Campus Facebook Those interested can stop by the Co-Lin Natchez Campus Enrollment Services office or call 601 – 442 – 9111 or visit the website https://www.collin.edu/register/registration.html
18-wheeler dumps beer all over Oxford street, police say
OXFORD, Miss. - There may be 99 bottles of beer on the wall, but there were even more on an Oxford street Wednesday morning. An 18-wheeler lost a load of beer around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21. Oxford Police (OPD) said Jefferson Avenue between North Lamar and North 9th Street was shut down due to the beer spill.
Natchez native Glen Ballard to be inducted into Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame
OCEAN SPRINGS — Natchez native and renowned songwriter Glen Ballard will be inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame on Sept. 19 in Ocean Springs. Ballard, born and raised in Natchez, began his career writing songs and performing with local bands. He studied literature at the University of Mississippi before moving to Hollywood. He […] The post Natchez native Glen Ballard to be inducted into Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Introducing Banana Peel Consignment in Hattiesburg
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery explores the shelves at Banana Peel Consignment as she introduces a new option for gently used children’s items at a discount price. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
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