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Positive samples of West Nile virus increase
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus last week. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of […] The post Positive samples of West Nile virus increase appeared first on Daily Leader.
Outlet involved in Brett Favre welfare scandal in legal jeopardy
Anna Wolfe, the Mississippi Today reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for her investigation into improper use of welfare funds in the state and uncovered Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s involvement in the scandal, is fighting a losing battle against a defamation lawsuit by former Gov. Phil Bryant. After a judge issued Read more... The post Mississippi Today reporter who outed Brett Favre in welfare scandal compelled by judge to reveal sources appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Department of Public Safety moving once multimillion-dollar project completed
PEARL, Miss. — The state of Mississippi is currently in the midst of a multimillion-dollar construction project that will take hundreds of employees out of Jackson and over to Rankin County. The clock is ticking for a new building for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, as the old...
CDC: Mississippi has highest Alzheimer’s death rate in US
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In the wake of recent advancements in Alzheimer’s research, data reveals the deadly impact of the disease in Mississippi. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 120,122 people died from Alzheimer’s nationally in 2022, the year with the latest numbers. In Mississippi, 1,679 people died from the most […]
Donations needed for Marion County school supply drive
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks in Marion County are asking for the public’s help with their annual school supply drive. Donations can be made to Liberty Tax at 311 Second St. in Columbia. That’s right next to Houston’s Cleaners. LaShundra Ard and her team are accepting...
Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bryce Crawford Smith, a graduate of Brookhaven High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2028 on June 27th, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Following the formal Oath of Office Ceremony on I-Day, his aunt, active duty, Maj. Kelli Nichols, led […] The post Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
Richland Parks & Recreation Center hosts Pickleball Tournament
Pickleball is an increasingly popular sport not only in Mississippi but nationwide. Richland Parks & Recreation Center plans to host more events like this in the future. To continue to encourage athletes of all ages to participate.
Shuckers top M-Braves in final trip to Trustmark Park
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Braves hosted their in-state rivals, the Biloxi Shuckers, for the final time before their move to Columbus, Ga. after this season. Former Southern Miss pitcher and Meridian native Landon Harper took the mound to start the game for the M-Braves. Harper pitched four scoreless innings, extending his scoreless inning streak to 20 innings.
Monday marks 135th anniversary of Sullivan-Kilrain fight
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - July 8 marks the 135th anniversary of a major heavyweight prizefight held in the Pine Belt. Some historians say it was the first great international sporting event and the last great bare-knuckle world championship. The title fight was between champion John L. Sullivan and challenger...
Jackson Police search for suspects who crashed car into Hair Salon
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Police said they are looking for two suspects after a vehicle crashed into a Jackson Hair Salon on Friday. The salon is called Locs and Styles by Marley located on McFadden Road. The owner, Ashley Jackson, said that when she was doing a client's hair...
New Hattiesburg gallery promoting diversity in art
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Latinx Art Association was officially founded in October 2023. Now, the foundation has a brick-and-mortar gallery to showcase Latino artists and art that represents Latino culture. Nuestro Arte is located in downtown Hattiesburg. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge on...
7-month-old girl found unharmed after Jackson auto theft
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Detective Tommie Brown said the child was found abandoned at Brent’s Drugs in the Fondren neighborhood. He said the child was unharmed, but she was transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. According to Brown, the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived at the location. JACKSON, Miss. […]
Bookstore celebrating Halloween early as fundraiser
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Author Shoppe put the fun in fundraising Saturday by celebrating Halloween a few months early. Haunting on Front Street brought out more than a dozen vendors, costumed children and their parents. Owners say observing the holiday in the summertime was a good way to raise...
Lucky Rabbit encourages shopping downtown during First Saturday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The first Saturday of every month is a party in downtown Hattiesburg. July was no exception. A portion of Mobile Street is blocked off in front of The Lucky Rabbit for families and shoppers to try different vendors and food trucks. The Lucky Rabbit is a...
Local forecast for southern LA/MS/AL for 7/6/24: Average temperatures and chance for rainfall from Beryl
Happy Saturday! I hope that you had a great 4th of July. Looking at our local area, I am expecting temperatures to be cooler than the last couple of days. The heat advisories that were in effect have been allowed to expire. Temperatures should stay in the high 80s to low 90s for most of the region this weekend. Looking at our rainfall chances, most of the area should expect scattered thunderstorms through this weekend. The moisture is primarily the result of Hurricane Beryl, which is passing to our west. Besides the scattered rainfall chances for the next couple of days, Beryl should pose little threat to the area.
‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event
NATCHEZ — During July 4 activities on the Natchez Bluff Thursday, Mayor Dan Gibson and other city officials recognized the local athletes in the Special Olympics who went all the way to compete in state competitions at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. One of them, Shaquille Williams who could not make it to […] The post ‘Special Stars’: Special Olympians honored during Fourth of July event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mayor Flaggs announced that he will not be supporting a new proposed change of city-government
Mayor George Flaggs Jr. announced that he would not be supporting a new change of government within the city of Vicksburg. Currently, Vicksburg operates under a mayor and two aldermen. Less than a week ago, a proposal was made to switch to a Council-Manager Form of government which includes a...
Westin Hotel Opens in Downtown Jackson
The Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 3, when city, county and state leaders gathered to cut the ribbon to the entrance of the new 203-room property located on South Congress Street across from the federal court building. The property is a $60-million public-private development project...
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