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Former Mississippi community college tech arrested after reportedly selling school equipment on eBay
A former Mississippi community college employee accused of selling school equipment on eBay and then pocketing the money for himself has been arrested by special agents from the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office. Timothy Lucius, a former Itawamba Community College Telecommunications and Information Services Technician, has been arrested on one...
Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor
The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $4,250 literary artist fellowship to Dr. Nadia Alexis of McComb, leader of the Literary Arts Department at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. The fellowship is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and it will support […] The post Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Attorney for Favre in MS welfare scandal lawsuit removed from case
An attorney representing former NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a civil lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Human Services has been removed from Favre's legal team by a Hinds County circuit judge. Judge Faye Peterson in a Thursday filing removed one of Favre's New York-based attorneys, Daniel Koevary, for violating...
City of Pascagoula working on improvement project at one of its well-known piers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula is working on an improvement project at one of its well-known parks. Construction began on a new Point Park fishing pier a few days ago, and residents say they can’t wait until it’s finished. The City of Pascagoula says this...
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
Ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2024-07-16 08:33:28. SUMMARY: A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Toast Malone, one of the world's most endangered species, had its third successful procedure at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM), where a fishhook was removed from its stomach via endoscopy. Another loggerhead sea turtle, Mudpie, also had fishhooks removed successfully by Dr. John Thomason and his team. These efforts, part of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, provide essential rehabilitation and hands-on experience for veterinary students. Both turtles are undergoing further rehabilitation before potential release to ensure they can survive in the wild.
Jackson Prep standout is taken 9th in MLB Draft
In the realm of high school baseball, Jackson Prep (Flowood, Miss.) has once again produced one of the most promising prospects in recent drafts. Griffin, a standout player who reclassified from the 2025 Draft to 2024, is drawing significant attention as a full-time baseball player. His talent and dedication have paid off, as he has just been drafted 9th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the July draft. Unlike Jerrion Ealy, a previous Jackson Prep star who chose to pursue a football career, Griffin is firmly committed to baseball.
Madison native Niko Mazza selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison native Niko Mazza was the first Golden Eagle taken off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, an MRA grad, enjoyed a career-best season on the mound, beginning the year as the Friday night ace for USM and solidifying himself in the starting rotation throughout the season.
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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