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Clarksdale Man Missing After Going for Morning Jog
CLARKSDALE, Miss.–A man who went for a morning jog Sunday has not been heard from since he left his house in Clarksdale. According to the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Dept. Jonathan “JC” Carpenter left for his jog at 4 a.m. from his home on Westover Rd. His last known location was determined by a cell phone ping at Westover near Friars Point Rd., headed toward Coahoma Community College.
Charles Edmond named HBCU Broadcaster of the Year
Vicksburg resident Charles Edmond has been named the 2024 HBCU Broadcaster of the Year by HBCU Sports during the publication’s inaugural HBCU Sports Awards event. Edmond broadcasts for Alcorn State University and is the Sports Director for WPRL91.7 FM. Over the years, Edmond has called Jefferson County and Port...
Greenville Police Arrest Suspect in Homicide
Greenville Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide and attempted murder that occurred Saturday afternoon. The incident took place around 2 p.m. in the 1500 block of Kennedy Cove. Authorities found 65-year-old Michael Maddox deceased at the scene. Additionally, 46-year-old Courtney Foxx was discovered with a stab...
Pass Christian Fire Department Has 2 Recruits Answer the Call
JACKSON (GG) — Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson,MS. Caleb Counselman and Samuel Phillips of the...
Building 300 back open at the Clarkdale Attendance Center
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK)—In April 2022, two tornados struck Clarkdale Attendance Center, causing significant damage to many of its structures, including one of the elementary school buildings. During the storms in April 2022, building 300 at the Clarkdale Attendance Center had a large portion of its roof ripped off, making...
City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival
City Grocery’s Head Chef Jon “JD” Davis won the Judge’s Choice Culinary Best in Show this weekend at the Natchez Food & Wine Festival. Davis, 35, became the chef de cuisine or head chef, at City Grocery earlier this year. Raised in Memphis by his grandparents, he came to Oxford in 2007 to attend the University […] The post City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Sparklight®, a leading broadband communications provider, recently awarded $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the company’s most recent award period.
Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza helps hunters prepare for the upcoming season
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting its annual Wildlife Extravaganza at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Many hunters use this event to prepare for the upcoming season. Vendors offer outdoor clothing, hunting equipment, and other essentials. One of the most important things that a...
New mini-grants will equip community stewards
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — As communities realize the treasure they have in their water resources, many citizens and groups look for ways to preserve and improve the lakes, rivers and streams. Beth Baker, a specialist in natural resource conservation in agroecosystems with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said […] The post New mini-grants will equip community stewards appeared first on Daily Leader.
Regional hospital kicks off Summer Games
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Not all eyes will be on Paris for The Summer Games. South Central Regional Medical Center will be hosting its own version of The Summer Games here in the Pine Belt over a two-week stretch. “I’m really excited to watch everybody as they play this week,”...
The music of the Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK)—Although the Neshoba County Fair began on Friday, many people are still heading out to enjoy its many other offerings. The Neshoba County Fair is well known for many things, such as its musical talent. Locals from around the area can play songs they have written to...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou
NATCHEZ — This Monday, the Natchez Adams School District schools are the first in the Miss-Lou to start bringing new and returning students on campuses for the 2024-2025 school year. “This Back-to-School season is filled with anticipation and excitement,” NASD Superintendent Zandra McDonald stated in a letter. “As your superintendent, I am honored to lead […] The post BACK TO SCHOOL: Students return starting this week in the Miss-Lou appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
From combat to clergy: Retired colonel embraces life as priest
After a distinguished military career spanning 33 years, Rick Roessler exchanged the role of colonel for the title of priest, and now dedicates his life to his work as a pastor. Roessler served in multiple branches of the armed forces, including the Naval Reserve, Army Guard and Air Force. During his career he served overseas […]
Political strategist James Carville talks upcoming presidential election, Biden dropping out of race
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that the Kamala Harris Presidential campaign is up and running, we’re starting to hear reactions from all sides. Harris’ Presidential campaign opened up as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, endorsing the current Vice President. WLOX News visited with nationally...
Neshoba County Fair again full of state leaders, political candidates stumping. See lineup
With the Neshoba County Fair upon us, political candidates from all over the state will be converging on the fairgrounds to give stump speeches next week in an open tent with church pews and sawdust covered floors. The fair has already begun, but elected officials and candidates running for office will be giving political speeches in the Founder's Square Wednesday from 9:30 to about 11 a.m., and Thursday from 9:20 to about 11 a.m. ...
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