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Man killed after reportedly driving wrong way on Mississippi highway when he collided with another vehicle
A Louisiana man was killed in a weekend two-vehicle accident on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Officials from the Mississippi Highway Patrol report that Benjamin Harrison, 42, of Mandeville, Louisiana, was killed in a wreck that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Mississippi 607 in Hancock County. According to MHP...
Dane Burns to pass on pro baseball and head to Mississippi State
Major League Baseball teams have until 5 PM CT on Thursday to come to terms with their draftees. Mississippi State heads into the week awaiting word on three players who were selected and are still considering their futures. One of those decisions is now known as pitcher Dane Burns shared this morning, "Coming to The Dude!".
Hot this week, little rain expected
Lafayette County finally received some good rain that helped cool things down and fed the thirsty grass and trees. This week; however, we go back to very hot and dry. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area through Tuesday evening and it’s expected to be continued through the week. While […] The post Hot this week, little rain expected appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Delta In a Minute 7-29
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including 21-year-old Derek Terrell Hollins Jr. of St. Francisville, 20-year-old Calajia Jack, of St. Francisville and 21-year-old Allyah Martin, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Indianola enforces curfew after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Board of Alderman for the City of Indianola has approved a midnight curfew for Indianola residents. The Mayor and Board of Alderman announced the decision Friday after a shooting at a nightclub killed three people and injured over a dozen more last weekend. The emergency proclamation said that the decision was […]
New school year, new expectations at Clinton Public School District
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer was a nice little break and now the doors to Clinton Public Schools are opening back up as students make their way through the familiar hallways. “The excitement is building,” said Dr. Ivory Gray, Clinton Junior High School’s principal. Clinton Public School District is the first on the books to […]
Ole Miss Position Look | Riches, riches and more riches from Rebel pass catchers
At the end of the 2023 season, Ole Miss was the only team in the SEC to have three pass catchers with over 700 yards. Two of those three will continue to catch passes from quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the one that's not returning will have a number of players ready and capable of filling the void.
Teachers Appreciated this Week at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT (GG) — Mississippi Aquarium appreciated educators Saturday and Sunday, July 20th & 21st, where free admission was offered to teachers and all other school employees. Buy one, get one free admission was also offered with a $10 donation of school supplies for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Schools...
Corinth man faces 27 counts of animal cruelty
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — A man faces 27 counts of animal cruelty in Corinth. The Corinth Police Department arrested Jonathan Hurst on Sunday, July 28. Police arrested him after officers responded to his home on Pleasant Grove Road and found several severely malnourished dogs outside of the house. Officers...
Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday
Nine people from across North Mississippi have spent their summer learning new dance moves and are ready to show them off, all while raising money for their local Boys & Girls Clubs. The 19th Dance Like the Stars Event is at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Cadence Bank arena in Tupelo. Music will be […] The post Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival
City Grocery’s Head Chef Jon “JD” Davis won the Judge’s Choice Culinary Best in Show this weekend at the Natchez Food & Wine Festival. Davis, 35, became the chef de cuisine or head chef, at City Grocery earlier this year. Raised in Memphis by his grandparents, he came to Oxford in 2007 to attend the University […] The post City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Monday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Tyler Lockhart, Carde Smith and 2026 offensive linemen
Step inside for the latest on several 2025 and 2026 prospects on Mississippi State’s radar in football along with team news: First Biscuit – Starting the day with somewhat basketball and football news, over the weekend I saw former Mississippi State center Jimmy Bell and we talked awhile about what he has going on these […] The post Monday’s Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2025 prospects Tyler Lockhart, Carde Smith and 2026 offensive linemen appeared first on On3.
‘I feel God here’; Oldest Southern Baptist church on the coast celebrates 150th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - For 150 years, Handsboro Baptist Church has opened its doors to new, and long-time guests. Sunday marked the 150th-anniversary celebration. Members representing decades as early as the 50s sat in the Handsboro Baptist Church pews once again. “I love it, it is like coming home,” Patty...
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