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Come take a ride: Magnolia Carriage Rides & Tours now open in Vicksburg
Down by the riverside, a burgundy carriage pulled by two white Percheron mules gracefully navigates the historic streets of the River City. It may sound like the beginning of a novel set in the old South, but it’s taking place today in downtown Vicksburg. Rick Joles, a native of Oak Grove, La., has launched a […]
Mississippi city adds Sunday bus service in response to university’s record number of freshman
The largest freshman class in Ole Miss history has prompted officials to begin a Sunday bus route around the city of Oxford. The addition of the Sunday routes was requested by the University of Mississippi which is expected to see its largest freshman arrive in Oxford for the fall semester.
The Provost to open in August
The Provost, Southaven’s newest upscale apartment living community, is putting the finishing touches on the building and will be ready to welcome tenants in about a month. Located in the Snowden District at the intersection of Getwell and Nail Road, and within walking distance of Silo Square, Fogelman Properties manager McKenzie Houston said the 92-unit apartment complex offers one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 900 square feet to 1200 square feet with multiple on-site amenities and easy access to shopping and dining.
Ole Miss football is looking to flip this talented Syracuse commit
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff are looking to dip into Florida again, working to flip one of their outstanding talents. The Rebels issued an offer to current Syracuse commit Demetres Samuel Jr., the Sunshine State's No. 17-ranked player. Samuel Jr. is a 2026 four-star prospect and...
Mississippi State grad prepares for second trip to the Olympics
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – During his time at Mississippi State, Florence, N.J. native Curtis Thompson was a four-time First-Team All-American in the javelin and was an NCAA Champion in 2016. Last month, Thompson qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a throw of 83.04 meters, the top mark in...
Westin Hotel Opens in Downtown Jackson
The Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 3, when city, county and state leaders gathered to cut the ribbon to the entrance of the new 203-room property located on South Congress Street across from the federal court building. The property is a $60-million public-private development project...
Family and friends gather to remember Kymonte Autry
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Kymonte Autry was killed in a car crash on Tuesday afternoon. Friday night, family and friends gathered to celebrate his memory. Autry was better known by his nickname. “We called him ‘Double Trouble,” said his grandmother, Patricia Barnes. “I’ve called him ‘Double Trouble’ since...
Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bryce Crawford Smith, a graduate of Brookhaven High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2028 on June 27th, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Following the formal Oath of Office Ceremony on I-Day, his aunt, active duty, Maj. Kelli Nichols, led […] The post Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘She brought music to so many’: Vicksburg’s musical matron Brasfield passes away
Longtime music educator and organist/choirmaster for the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dorothy Brasfield, died Saturday, June 29. She was 90 years old. Brasfield spent 42 years as a music educator, teaching thousands of students. She also served as the organist at Holy Trinity for more than 30 years. But her musical endeavors went beyond […]
Local students named to Mississippi State University’s Spring 2024 President’s List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Students on the President’s List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. MSU’s spring 2024 President’s List...
Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved implementing a new overlay district that city officials hope will encourage more single-family homes that could offer more affordable housing options during their regular meeting on Tuesday. The new overlay district will facilitate a dense, single-family residential neighborhood. The first property approved to have the new Housing Supply Accelerator […] The post Aldermen approve new overlay district aimed at creating more affordable housing appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Veteran’s Tragic Death at Disney World Leaves Family Devastated
Back in March of this year, a United States military veteran tragically passed away inside the Walt Disney World Resort after a devastating incident. U.S. Navy Veteran Sadly Passes Away at Disney World. Chad Bechhold, 41, who recently retired from the military and was expecting a new baby, was on...
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