Smithville
LATEST NEWS
Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday
Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday Staff report The 2024 Watermelon Festival in Water Valley kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with a Street Dance at City Park, topped off with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy live entertainment, delicious food vendors, kids games, arts and crafts booths, exciting contests, an antique car […] The post Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday appeared first on The Panolian.
First Day of School For South Panola
Here are a few class photos from Batesville and Pope schools on the first day of school for the 2024-25 year. We will post more as teachers send. Email to editor@panolian.com The post First Day of School For South Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
Thursday’s meeting shows Vicksburg is ready for a change
On Thursday evening, a diverse group of over 100 Vicksburg residents gathered at the Warren County Court House for nearly two hours to discuss challenges that the City of Vicksburg faces. Among the topics covered were effectiveness of our city government, public safety, and more. Questions were asked, opinions were shared and, most importantly, the […]
Celebrating like royalty: Bridgerton Brunch
Dearest, gentle readers — who doesn’t want to feel like a queen on her birthday? And what could be more regal than a Bridgerton-themed soiree?. Tenesha D. Batiste, talent acquisition manager for Ingalls Shipbuilding and owner of planning firm Tenesha & Company, is a busy lady, but she uses her June birthday to connect with those closest to her. For her 42nd birthday this year, she invited women near and dear to her heart to a Bridgerton-inspired brunch at 3.11 Events in Pascagoula.
Harmon’s Fish & Steaks holds benefit for Veterans Home residents
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route Nobody asked them to do it. The idea was like spontaneous combustion, the fuel was there, the heat was there and it happened. Last month on the 27th of June there was a benefit held at Harmon’s restaurant. The benefit was for the veterans who reside in the State […] The post Harmon’s Fish & Steaks holds benefit for Veterans Home residents appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ashley Rentz Allen returns home to open law practice
Ashley Rentz Allen is coming home to practice law. An attorney specializing in divorce and family law, she is excited to return home and serve her community with her law practice, Ashley Rentz Allen Law Firm, located at 273 West Beacon Street, which opened earlier this month. “I’ve always wanted...
Vision Neshoba meeting Aug. 6
The Vision Neshoba master plan will be presented to the public next week. The Vision Neshoba committee is inviting the public to its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ellis Theatre. During the meeting, representatives from Orion Planning & Design (OPD) will present Neshoba...
Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize
BROOKHAVEN — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced a Brookhaven resident won a nice cash prize Tuesday. According to her ceremonial winners check, Deanna G. took home the prize. Deanna is a Brookhaven woman who bought two winning Cash Pop tickets from the B-Kwik in Brookhaven. She won a prize of $2,500. Huge funding gains Mississippi […] The post Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
Carnival Run Is Fun Event For Entire Family
The longtime carnival run is a true community event. Sure, there is intense competition as pavement pounders jockey for a first place finish, but for many it is a Saturday morning stroll with friends and family. Mothers push strollers, friends deck out in costumes and competitors young and old look forward to the event year after year. The camaraderie also extends to runners in surrounding areas. Randy Burt lives in Oxford and has competed almost every year during the last quarter-century, making him one of the most tenured race veterans.
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Back-to-school drive to take place on Thursday, August 1st in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon, a Back-to-school drive, free haircuts, and free food will take place on 1223 Monroe St., hosted by Alderman Thomas J. Mayfield. Courtesy photo of Vicksburg Police Department Facebook According to a social media post by Mayfield, he’s partnering with United Way […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes first female rector with special service
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - As Reverend Elizabeth Graham put on her robes for a special service, words from an old friend came to mind as she prepared for a major step. “As our former Bishop said, you were being prepared for this your whole life,” Reverend Graham said. Tuesday...
Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss in the lead to land an All-Conference receiver and return man from under Kirby Smart's nose
The recruiting trail for the 2024 season is still not over. The firing of Utah State head coach Blake Anderson opened the door for several key playmakers to enter the portal. About 24 hours after Micah Davis submitted his name, Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin took pole position in the race. The 5-foot-11, ...
USM Physical Plant to host job fair for open positions Thursday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southern Miss Physical Plant department is set to host a job fair for open positions this Thursday. They have specific openings for custodians, carpenters, groundskeepers, concrete finishers, and trash collectors. The job fair will be held at USM’s Henderson Physical Plant building at 3105 W...
Private firm to take over Jackson’s engineering duties, following council vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A private firm will soon take on engineering duties for the city of Jackson, at least for the next year. On Tuesday, the city council approved a $700,000, one-year contract with Al-Turk Planning and Development to provide services that would typically be provided by Jackson’s Engineering Division.
Game Over: From Disgrace to Redemption
"I was McDonald's All-American Honorable Mention, had tons of scholarship offers, both athletic and academic, pretty much had the world at my fingertips coming out of high school," Kwame Moore said. You could say he had it all growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi. He recounts being "salutatorian of my graduating...
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.