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Woman wanted in Colorado captured in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A fugitive from Colorado was recently captured in Mississippi. George County deputies said Danielle Compton was arrested on Sunday, July 14. She was wanted for escape (failure to comply with community corrections). Compton is being held at the George County Regional Jail on no bond.
Mississippi’s Black students more likely to repeat grades: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the end of school segregation nationwide, data reveals that racialized differences are still present in Mississippi’s public education system. Mississippi has historically had growing pains related to racial issues. School desegregation was not enforced in the state until 1970, 16 years after the landmark Brown v. […]
Is corporal punishment still legal in Mississippi schools?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A controversial practice to discipline children in school is still widely used in Mississippi According to the National Education Association, corporal punishment in school is legal in 17 states, including Mississippi. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Mississippi is the national leader in the use of corporal […]
Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United States...
Nation’s Best Enters Mississippi, Hits 60 Stores With Latest Acquisition
With its acquisition of Huntington Lumber & Supply Co. in Hazlehurst, Nation’s Best enters Mississippi and adds to its growing network of stores across the U.S., bringing its total location count to 60. “Huntington Lumber & Supply is very much in line with the type of home improvement stores...
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
MHP enters 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing in the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), MHP’s new Ford Mustang has been entered into the 2024 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Click here to cast your vote. Voting will end on […]
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Gipson Cleaners has new owners
Gipson Cleaners will re-open as Beacon Street Cleaners as early as this summer after the original owners retired in 2022 leaving the county without a dry cleaners. The new owners are Danial Zahid, Dylan Goines, and Zach Barnett. Christy Baysinger will serve as the general manager. While no precise date...
Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William […] The post Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Southern Miss football will make $1.9 million to play at Kentucky, pay SE Louisiana $350,000
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss football will net $1.55 million from its four nonconference games in the 2024 season, according to an open records request by the Hattiesburg American. The Golden Eagles will begin the season at Kentucky on Aug. 31 before two home games against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept....
Condition of State Park is an embarrassment
Dear Editor, On July 8, 2024, I rode through Sardis Dam and observed the State run areas, part of the campground and John Kyle State Park. The condition of these two locations is an embarrassment. If the state of Mississippi is unable to keep up its obligations it should ask the Federal Government to take […] The post Condition of State Park is an embarrassment appeared first on The Panolian.
Autopsy shows Mississippi teen died from blunt-force trauma
LELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – An autopsy report has been released for the 17-year-old who was allegedly hit by a Leland patrol car and later died at a hospital. According to Attorney Ben Crump, the autopsy showed that Kadarius Smith’s death was caused by blunt-force trauma. Crump said Smith was hit by the patrol car in the […]
Meet the new Jackson area high school football coaches for 2024 TSSAA season
There are plenty of new faces in new places around West Tennessee football teams. A total of 17 Jackson area teams will have a new TSSAA football coach on the sidelines heading into the 2024 season. Here are the coaching hires, where they are now and what to know heading...
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