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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 […]
Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24
2026 Archbishop Riordan (Calif.) quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr., made it to Ole Miss for Juice Fest 24 this weekend. The post Michael Mitchell Jr.’s first time at Ole Miss was an eventful one. He recaps his time at Juice Fest 24 appeared first on On3.
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. ...
NMHS allergists explain alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites
TUPELO — Sally Kate Collins believes it was while biking with her husband at Trace State Park that she contracted alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergy to mammalian meat developed after a tick bite. But she wasn't bitten by only one tick. After the bike ride, she realized she'd been bitten by dozens of ticks — so many, and so tiny, that they looked like specks of dirt but couldn't be brushed ...
Dark Horse Cannabis moving headquarters to Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Dark Horse Cannabis — a regional cannabis manufacturer and retailer for Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi — is moving its headquarters from Little Rock to Rogers starting Aug. 1, 2024. "This relocation to Northwest Arkansas marks a significant milestone for Dark Horse Cannabis," CEO Casey...
AHF relocating Arkansas hardwood manufacturing operations
“It was a difficult decision because closing a plant impacts people and their local towns,” said AHF Products president and CEO, Brian Carson. “We are extremely grateful for the dedication and service of all the employees over the years since the plant has been in operation.” The 130 employees working at the Warren plant will have employment for the next 60 days. During that time, AHF will be providing career counseling and working with several local companies to help the displaced workers find other employment.
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada. The shooting at the Pine Hill Apartments took place around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The Grenada Police Department said Lewis Wiggins Jr. is charged with aggravated assault for shooting Chance Jenkins. Grenada Police...
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