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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...
Salvation Army to host 2024 Back 2 School Bash
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – The Salvation Army of Jackson will partner with Together We Care and The Bee Inspired Foundation to host a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, July 20. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 570 E. Beasley Road in Jackson “We are thrilled to host our Back […]
T-Shirt Sales For I’m So WV Event Start Friday
T-shirt sales for the I’m So Water Valley Event will start Friday and continue through August 17. The cost of the shirts starts at $12 for toddler and youth sizes. Adult sizes small through extra large cost $15 and adult sizes 2x through 5x cost $18. I’m So Water...
Jaxson Dart is long removed from USC days. It's shown through actions more than words.
Like many others on the Ole Miss roster, Jaxson Dart's road to stardom didn't begin in Oxford. It started in a place that, ironically, his current head coach rose to stardom over in Southern California. However, nothing was ever given to Dart, despite being a former five-star recruit from the...
Columbus Place developers request takeover of city street section
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The facelift on the former Leigh Mall continues, and now developers have some more room to grow. Hull Properties, which bought the historic Columbus retail center and has since dubbed it Columbus Place, recently went to the Columbus City Council with a request to take over a section of a city street that sits between Highway 45 and the shopping center.
New memorial jersey at Perry Central honors late football star Alec Knight
NEW AUGUSTA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry Central High School football player will wear a new number on his jersey this year in honor of a former Perry Central star athlete who died 17 years ago. That athlete’s number has not been worn on the football field since his death....
New teachers in Aberdeen get called to Bulldawg League
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-16 20:54:09. SUMMARY: Aberdeen, Miss. (WCBI) – The Aberdeen School District hosted a New Teacher Orientation with a twist by introducing their new educators “draft” style in the Bulldawg League. Principals called up 11 new teachers to join their teams, emphasizing a fun and team-oriented approach to the coming school year. Superintendent Dr. Andrea Pastchal-Smith highlighted the importance of community support for a successful academic term. The new school year begins on July 30 for faculty and staff, with students returning on August 2. The event underscored the district's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment.
Kid’s Cooking Class at Catfish Row on July 20
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Catfish Row’s Summer Chef series continues this weekend with a Kid’s Cooking Class this Saturday, July 20 beginning at 10 a.m. with Ali Hopson and Francine Nossor. The theme for this Saturday’s event is “Eat the Rainbow”. “Bring your little chefs...
Five-star 2026 quarterback Ryder Lyons to visit Ole Miss and three other SEC schools this month
Ole Miss's future at quarterback after Jaxson Dart looks healthy, with a talented set of young players on the roster. Head coach Lane Kiffin is looking to keep that line of talent by recruiting the 2026 class of signal callers. He will have an elite talent from California on campus this month.
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