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MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service VERONA — Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training […] The post MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class appeared first on Daily Leader.
Early morning chase in Downtown Meridian results in traffic stop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Early Sunday morning, 911 Dispatch received a call around 6 a.m. about suspicious vehicles following them and advised them to pull over to the police department. Upon the vehicle pulling into the police parking lot, MPD noticed a car that continued to move, and that’s when a...
Former Deputy Chief of Police in Gulfport Named FBINAA President
GULFPORT (GG) — The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. National Board announces the appointment of Craig Petersen during his official swearing-in ceremony held Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at the FBINAA 60th National Annual Training Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri. President Petersen was sworn in by Ret. Chief Alan...
Big Rig Truck Show draws in semitruck lovers from across Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, rigs from across the Gulf Coast could be found in the Coast Coliseum as truckers and fans of big rigs had the chance to showcase their lifestyle. Preston Williamson from Carriere, Mississippi was one of those truckers. “I just want to get a real...
Former Jenkins star and Ole Miss Rebel Akelo Stone hosts free back-to-school event
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a little over one month,SEC football debuts on WJCL. But before any kickoffs, a former Savannah high school star returned to his old stomping grounds to make a difference in his community. Akelo Stone, a Herschel V Jenkins High School class of 2020 alumnus, returned...
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has some new action
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -After weeks of calmness, we are keeping a close eye on an area with a possibility of tropical development. A tropical disturbance over the central Atlantic Ocean is expected to move west, according to the National Hurricane Center. This area of disturbed weather is still expected to...
Holliday’s Helping Hands gives school supplies to students
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Holliday’s Helping Hands gave back to the Aberdeen community through school supplies. Students lined up to get a free backpack, notebook, pencils, and other supplies to get them ready for the school year. The giveaway was hosted outside of Freshley’s Market which also offered...
Why is the Jackson airport named after Medgar Evers?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson’s most prominent Civil Rights figure has not always been synonymous with its international airport. The former namesake for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was a longtime mayor of Jackson. Though the 20th anniversary of the name change is in December, Allen Cavett Thompson served as Jackson’s mayor from 1948 to […]
Neshoba County investigating shooting, one injured
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that injured a 57-year-old woman. Shots were fired outside around 2 a.m outside Da Spot on Road 410 in Union, between the Linwood and Dixon communities. Officials said the woman was exiting the ladies room at the back when she was struck by a projectile fired from outside that pierced an interior wall.
Lady Flashes crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday
St. Aloysius crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the year. The Lady Flashes trailed 2-0 in the first inning but quickly picked things up in the second. Madelyn Kavanaugh got St. Al on the board first with a single which was followed by a double from Kyleigh Cooper. Megan Theriot wrapped up the second inning with a hit to give St. Al the 4-2 lead.
Southern Miss Research Experience Provides Training to High School Teachers
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories on the Hattiesburg campus. Teachers worked with...
ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony
NATCHEZ – A hope for the future shined over the Adams County Safe Room as the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday, July 12. After a week-long intensive training in various fields such as disaster safety protocol training, physical training, classroom lectures and discussions, and many practical exercises, the […] The post ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pickleball tournament raises money for diabetes awareness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The inaugural ‘Dinkin’ for Diabetes’ fundraiser tournament was held at The Pickle Jar in Jackson Saturday. “It’s such a fast-growing and fun sport, and everyone loves playing,” said Donna Cromeans, the event organizer for Dinkin’ for Diabetes. “[My favorite part was] just watching everybody have fun and sharing the love of this game that has taken us all by storm.”
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