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Panhandling ordinance passed by Tupelo officials
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – An ordinance aimed stopping specific types of panhandling was passed by Tupelo's City Council. The Tupelo City Council held a work session Monday where they talked about the ordinance. This ordinance isn't a plan to outlaw panhandling altogether. This ordinance would fine anyone using aggressive...
‘That Was Unnecessary!’: Black Woman Says She Was Asked to Provide Her Phone Number So Applebee’s Manager Could Validate the $150 Tip She Left for a Server In Mississippi
An incident involving a large Black party and their generous tip for an Applebee’s server went viral and drew backlash after the restaurant’s manager raised […] ‘That Was Unnecessary!’: Black Woman Says She Was Asked to Provide Her Phone Number So Applebee’s Manager Could Validate the $150 Tip She Left for a Server In Mississippi
Lewis Ranch owner hopes to begin tours this fall
The new owner of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch is planning to hold a birthday bash for the late rock ’n’ roll legend in September to kick of the start of public tours. Todd Allen Herendeen, a Florida-based rock ’n’ roll tribute artist, purchased the Nesbit home of the singer last month and is planning to restore it and open it up to the public for tours. He dropped by the Board of Supervisors this week to introduce himself and updated them on all he is planning to do at the historic home.
Keeping cool at ‘Star-Spangled Celebration on the River’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Fourth of July came one night early for thousands of people gathered in Hattiesburg’s Chain Park and the Petal River Park to celebrate Independence Day. From live music to local vendors, the heat did not stop the fun at Chain Park for the Star-Spangled...
Pearl Riverkeeper raises questions on alternative to One Lake Project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local environmental group is raising more questions about a new alternative to address flooding along the Pearl River, including how local sponsors will pay for it. Pearl Riverkeeper hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday to share details of the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...
Alumni work to get historical marker at site of former Siggers High
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-03 19:18:54. SUMMARY: Members of the Class of '65 from Siggers High School, the first high school for African Americans in Shannon, Mississippi, aim to honor their legacy of struggle and triumph by securing a historical marker for the site. Now the location of Shannon Elementary, only one original building remains. District Sixteen Representative Rickey Thompson supports fundraising efforts for the marker, which would highlight the significance of African American education prior to integration. The marker will be part of a historical civil rights trail, with the goal of unveiling it during their 60th class reunion. For more information, call (662)767-3480 or (662)791-1999.
Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program
NATCHEZ—The loss of the historic Magnolia tree on the grounds of White Wings on North Wall Street and some other trees in the area has caused city officials to question whether they are doing enough to protect the city’s trees. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city will review its procedures to determine their adequacy. […] The post Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous
NATCHEZ — Paris Winn and Beau Bumgardner said they recently had to make a difficult and painful decision. The two own the historic home White Wings, on which a majestic 300-year-old Magnolia tree stood until Friday, May 24. White Wings is the beloved former home of the late Sallie Ballard. Her friends said that as […] The post TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Multiple agencies are carrying out a manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County. According to officials, around 3 p.m., Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received information about a vehicle belonging to a missing woman from Hattiesburg located at the Wolf River Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
First Allen A.M.E. Church unveils historic marker in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - First Allen A.M.E. Church in Laurel unveiled a historic marker Wednesday to celebrate 132 years of service. “I’m so excited because God waited for a time such as this,” said The Rev. Tracye Jasper-Monagan. Many leaders and community members gathered the oldest black church...
50 years later: Vicksburg remembers fallen firefighters with memorial service
The lives of four Vicksburg firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice half a century ago were celebrated Wednesday morning through a special service at Vicksburg Fire Station No. 2. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said the now-infamous incident that began as a reported grass fire 50 years ago took the lives of Vicksburg Fire Department’s […]
3 companies illegally dumped waste in Jackson's sewers. 1 has settled, but suit continues
Three companies were sued by the City of Jackson for illegally disposing millions of gallons waste into the sewer system. One has now settled, but attorneys with the city said the suit will continue. During their Tuesday meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a settlement of $630,000 from...
Months-long probe leads to major drug bust
NATCHEZ — After several months of investigation, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group has arrested three suspects for allegedly distributing large amounts of narcotics in Adams County. In addition, agents with the Special Operations Group seized nine vehicles and thousands of dollars in cash, as well as narcotics with a street value of […] The post Months-long probe leads to major drug bust appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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