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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...
Predicting Mississippi State football's first six games of the 2024 season
With SEC Media Days behind us, the focus shifts to the Mississippi State Bulldogs' upcoming season. Let’s dive into each matchup on their schedule, examining the first six games, and I'll share my thoughts and predictions. Mississippi State football opens the season with FCS foe. The Bulldogs kick off...
Former Jackson Prep Pitcher Promoted to the MLB by the New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NY (WJTV)- A former Jackson Prep pitcher will be making his debut tonight for the New York Yankees. Will Warren was called-up by the Major League squad Tuesday afternoon. Warren has won 5 games in Triple-A this year while posting 115 strikeouts. The Yankees play the Philadelphia Phillies at 5:40 p.m.
DSU hosting A Night of Champions – Archie Manning, Langston Rogers will be featured
By Nathan Duff A special event featuring Mississippi football legend Archie Manning and Delta State Alumni and Athletics Hall of Famer, Langston Rogers will take place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Walter Sillers Coliseum. Manning, a native of Drew, will headline the event, joining Rogers, a long-time friend of Delta State, for a […] The post DSU hosting A Night of Champions – Archie Manning, Langston Rogers will be featured appeared first on The Panolian.
Seahawks Charles Cross Donates Scholarship And Was Awarded Keys To The City Of Laurel, Miss.
To wrap up his offseason, Seahawks tackle Charles Cross, made a visit to his hometown, Laurel, Miss. to give back to his to the city and high school that played a vital role in his upbringing. "Really my coaches, my principle and teachers. All of them did a great job,...
WNBA star Breanna Stewart joins other athletes with donation to Jackson sports complex, The Ark
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Late last year, The Ark, a rapidly growing sports complex in South Jackson, received donations from major names – including NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. Now, the latest star to donate is 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart. ”The Ark has been a place, like I...
Free discussion on Project 2025 at Stone Park
The Lafayette County Democrats and the NAACP are holding a panel discussion about Project 2025 and its potential impact on our community. The free event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Stone Center on Washington Avenue. The focus will be on what Project 2025 is and what it […] The post Free discussion on Project 2025 at Stone Park appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Robin’s Nest Celebrated Christmas in July Last Week
Celebrate Christmas in July was last week at Robin’s Nest in the Pass as it ended Saturday, July 27th. Their selection of carefully curated Christmas merchandise made customers jolly. Additionally, ornaments, decor, and elevated stocking stuffers arrived for the early holiday shopping. The gallery gift shop was a key...
Mississippi Arts: Rediscovering Walter Inglis Anderson on the Road
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. The artwork and writings collected in ‘The Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson’ paint a new picture of the acclaimed 20th century artist. Of all the stories told about the eccentric life of Ocean Springs artist, adventurer and naturalist Walter Inglis...
Alabama woman accused in Mississippi cold case murder after more than 20 years
An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...
Injured jockey goes home, GoFundMe established
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A jockey who suffered injuries Sunday in an accident at the Neshoba County Fair has been able to go home. Jordan Goss suffered a fractured back, broken nose and numerous lacerations when his horse ran off the track. His family said he faces a long road of healing and rehabilitation, but they are thankful his injuries were not more severe.
Jackson State University Offers Loan-Repayment Program for Incoming Freshmen
Kylon Alford-Windfield had been in the workforce for six years before he made $45,000. After graduating from Mississippi Valley State University with a degree in political science, he took a job as a recruiter at a university for a year before accepting the same job at another Mississippi university for another six years. It wasn’t until he became the director of alumni affairs at his alma mater seven years later that his salary finally surpassed $45,000.
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