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Meet the Army Corps’ new plan to dam the Pearl River. It’s the same as the old plan, critics say.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that its old “One Lake” plan, which proposed to dam the Pearl River in Mississippi to alleviate flooding in the Jackson area, isn’t cost effective. Meet the new plan, which the Corps calls “Alternative D.” It looks a lot...
Golden gathering: OASIS group at Crossway enjoys fellowship
OASIS, or Outstanding Adults Sharing in Service, is a large group of senior adults spending time together at Crossway Church. The mission statement of the group is “to provide a welcoming environment wherein members can connect with each other, grow in the Lord, and serve the Lord with all their mind, heart and strength.” The […]
Students get ready for school with Dream Center Backpack Giveaway
July 13 – The DeSoto County Dream today held its annual Backpack Giveaway at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake. The Dream Center provided up to 1,500 backpacks and school supplies to children of Title I parents in DeSoto County. We spoke with DeSoto County Dream Center Executive Director...
The top five most intense rivalries in the SEC with the addition of the Red River Rivalry
The SEC officially expanded this off-season, with Texas and Oklahoma finally joining the conference after two years of waiting. The addition of the two college football powerhouses means the SEC now has several new rivalries, the biggest of which is the Red River Rivalry. Where does that rank among the SEC's top five most intense rivalries?
Main Street Pascagoula Director shares secrets of the model Designated Community
Main Street Pascagoula became an MMSA community in 2000, when Rebecca Davis was the director. Northrop took over the role last year when Davis retired. Main Street Pascagoula has zero vacant buildings available in its Flagship District. That staggering statistic represents a significant achievement for the one-person office that serves...
Ebeneezer Baptist hosts ‘Back to School Bash’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A back-to-school event was held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church Saturday. About two dozen volunteers gathered in the church parking lot to host a first-ever “Back to School Bash.”. Students got free backpacks filled with school supplies. The event also had food, face painting and other...
The start of Trader Day makes its way to Lowndes County
Www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-07-13 21:53:38. SUMMARY: LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County hosted its first Trader Day at the Co-op Lowndes County farm supply, featuring over 20 vendors. Attendees could purchase fresh produce, plants, and farm animals, as well as pottery, arts and crafts, and home décor. Farmer Leah Huerkamp expressed her satisfaction with the event, noting its positive turnout and expressing hope for its continuation. Huerkamp plans to return as long as she has goods to sell. For more news and updates, followers can check Facebook and Twitter.
Crawford Festival features walk-a-thon and health fair
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in Crawford gathered early this morning for the annual Crawford Day festival walkathon and health fair. Some health fair topics were handling stress, anxiety disorders, and health examinations. Crawford Mayor Willie Parson said these events were beneficial to attendees. “Some people that did not...
AEW Rampage Results – July 12, 2024
We’re on the way to All In and coming off the huge turn on Dynamite as Mariah May destroyed Toni Storm. That almost has to be addressed this week but you never know what you’re going to see around here. I do like the kind of random feeling to the show as you get some fresh matches, which should be the case again this week. Let’s get to it.
Reconciliation Week ends with Reconciliation Run Motorcycle Parade
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Engines were geared up this morning for the annual reconciliation run motorcycle parade. It began at the Lockheed Martin plant to honor the six victims who lost their lives in the 2003 Lockheed shooting. The motorcycle parade was led by the Queen City Cruisers from Lockheed....
Massey Awarded a Program for Continuing Education Grant
LONG BEACH (GG) — P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach announces the award of a Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant to Courtland Massey. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. Courtland and her husband Jacob are both employees of...
Brig. General Evans from Gulfport to be Promoted in MS National Guard
JACKSON (GG) — The Mississippi National Guard is hosting a change of command ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters, 1410 Riverside Dr. in Jackson, Sunday, July 14, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Maj. Gen. Barry A. Blanchard, current assistant adjutant general and commander of the Mississippi Air National Guard, will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Edward H. Evans during the ceremony.
Man wanted in 3 states arrested during traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police said on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams was wanted in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi on almost a dozen charges. Those charges included robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. According to Russellville Police, Williams attempted to...
VHS Grad Darryl Harris is Helping People Find Affordable Housing
Harris is working with low-income residents and the federal government to get people in homes. Darryl Harris, a Vicksburg High School graduate and Southern Mississippi alumni, recently founded Dorothy Mae, a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide affordable housing to low-income residents throughout Mississippi. Vicksburg is first on Dorothy Mae’s project roadmap due to the Founder’s roots and natural affinity for his hometown.
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