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Time for a change?: Stennis Institute holds info session on city government options
A public meeting held last week at the Warren County Courthouse gave Vicksburg residents curious about the recent push for a change to the River City’s form of government a chance to learn more about how the process could work. Dr. Dallas Breen, executive director of the John C. Stennis Institute of Government and Community […]
Jackson State acquires additional housing to address shortage. See where
Jackson State University is set to get new student housing at 225 East Capitol Street Hotel and Courthouse Lofts at 224 East Capitol Street after the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning called a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The new housing will give the university 173 single and double...
Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Former Meridian mayor Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange as its latest investor. The Dream Exchange is preparing to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange. Dream Exchange’s mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.
25 graduate from Jones College LPN program
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Family and friends gathered at the Jones College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday to celebrate the pinning of the newly Licensed Practical Nurses. For the last 12 months, these students have embarked on a difficult yet rewarding journey to make a change in the community. “I’m...
Local school districts increase uniform policy enforcement
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As schools are set to start returning on Thursday, August 1st - local school districts are preparing for students returning to campus. There have been concerns about possible changes to the dress code in Lauderdale County and surrounding districts. According to representatives from the school districts, the dress code itself hasn’t changed, but campus officials are being urged to increase enforcement of the dress code throughout the year.
Watch | Ole Miss running backs hit the field Wednesday morning
Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith and analyst Enrique Davis take the Rebels through drills Wednesday morning in Oxford. Ole Miss will attempt to replace transfer and leading rusher Quinshon Judkins this fall, but Smith has a very capable stable of backs to do exactly that. Wednesday was the first practice of the fall for Ole Miss which opens its season at home versus FCS member Furman on Aug. 31. Video by David Johnson.
Man pleads guilty to carjacking, holding woman at gunpoint in front of her Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Crystal Springs man has pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm while carjacking a woman in front of her home in Jackson. The incident happened in May of 2021. According to court documents, Christopher Lawrence Murray, 31, and another man approached a woman sitting in her...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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