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County signs garbage contract with Waste Management
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to sign a contract with Waste Management for garbage collection in a docket meeting Wednesday. The action solidified a transition from Arrow Disposal Services Inc. to Waste Management at the end of September. ADSI’s contract with Lincoln County expires on Sept. 30, 2024. Waste Management’s contract […] The post County signs garbage contract with Waste Management appeared first on Daily Leader.
VHS Ninth Grade Football Team Crushed Terry 30-8 on Tuesday
Vicksburg High School Ninth Grade football team blew out Terry 30-8 in their season opener on Tuesday. The Gators controlled the game from start to finish as TJ Selvy took the snaps at quarterback. Selvy hit Jayden Stewart on 35-yard and 10-yard touchdown passes. Landon Prentiss also caught a 2-point conversion from Selvy who finished with over 120 passing yards.
Natchez cracking down harder on neglected properties
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Mayor Dan Gibson is warning property owners that the city is cracking down harder on imposing fines on those with dilapidated houses, unkempt yards and other public nuisances. “We’re sending a message to everyone that … we need people to get serious about cleaning up their...
Newton County Sheriff’s Department makes arrest in drug bust
NEWTON, Miss. (WTOK) - Newton County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday an arrest was made in Newton after a search warrant was executed on Monday. Kadedra Robinson was arrested and charged with three counts of drug trafficking and one count of felony child neglect for a child being present while drugs were being sold, manufactured or possessed.
Another downtown Jackson restaurant is closing. See the details
Basil's in Downtown Jackson is closing it's doors. Michael Laskin, who is the manager for the downtown location, announced the decision on social media Wednesday. "A bit of housekeeping. Ya gotta know when to hold ‘em’ And (more importantly) when to fold ‘em," he said on Facebook. "That being said, Basil's Downtown will be...
Jackson State football vs ULM score prediction, scouting report in Tigers' 2024 opener
Jackson State football opens its 2024 season facing Louisiana Monroe, its second meeting with the Warhawks since 2021 when it lost 12-7. JSU coach T.C. Taylor is looking for the Tigers' first FBS win in program history. JSU has won every season opener since 2020. ...
USM-Gulf Park Nursing Program Pins New Graduates Ready for Life
LONG BEACH (GG) — The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) continues to meet the demand for more nurses in the healthcare industry by pinning 27 new students who received the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) in a ceremony at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Henifin gives update on sewer system, 11 months after taking over
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s sewer manager believes the city has turned the corner on addressing prohibited bypasses at the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, after cracking down on the company running the facility. “No prohibited bypasses in June. I don’t think we’ve seen one in July,” Interim Third-Party...
Theatre in the Pass to Celebrate 10 Years with Reenactment of New York
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — Ten years ago, the Pass Christian Theatre Project (now known as Theatre in the Pass) was introduced to the community with a thoughtful drama, New York by David Rimmer, in association with Concord Theatricals. The play was originally written to raise funds for volunteer psychiatrists helping those psychologically affected by the events of 9/11.
Two killed after train hits truck in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people have died after a truck was hit by a train in Copiah County. The crash happened on Spitchley Road just before noon on Wednesday, August 28. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley said the two victims were inside the truck. The sheriff identified the victims as 73-year-old Nathaniel Catchings […]
One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split
One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split Staff Report A Sardis man was killed Tuesday, Aug. 20, when the truck he was a passenger in rolled over. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at about 3:22 p.m. troopers responded to a crash on Highway 7 near the Highway 7/9 roundabout. A 2006 Volvo truck carrying […] The post One dead, one injured at 7/9 Split appeared first on The Panolian.
Not One Lie Told: Southern Miss Head Coach Accurately Claims Kentucky's Barion Brown Is Better Than Tyreek Hill
Did I leave out the part about it being kickoff returns? Perhaps. But it's still an accurate quote. Barion Brown is better than Tyreek Hill. Don't take it from me, take it from Will Hall who coached against both of them. I'm not one to pump up Kentucky players for no reason, I'm very sane and logical when it comes to Kentucky. All I know is it's my job to talk about something like this when it happens. Quick Barion Brown highlights:
Ole Miss football announces sellout of SEC home games
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – If you’re still looking for tickets to the 2024 Ole Miss football games, you might have a hard time finding some of them. All Southeastern Conference (SEC) home games on the 2024 Ole Miss football schedule are officially sold out. Officials with the university said fans who are looking for single-game tickets to see […]
FBI Warning Parents In Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas: Be Aware Of Doxing and Swatting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
4 fatal shootings by Mississippi law officers were justified, state’s attorney general says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The use of force was justified in four fatal shootings by Mississippi law enforcement officers last year, Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Wednesday. Fitch based her findings on investigations conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. One shooting happened May 16, 2023, and involved four Meridian Police Department officers, the attorney general said. […]
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