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Here are the perks of Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss football contract, including private air travel
OXFORD ― Lane Kiffin's contract with the Ole Miss Athletic Foundation entitles the Rebels' football coach to use private air transportation for recruiting activities, according to documents obtained by the Clarion Ledger. The contract does not set a limit on Kiffin's usage of private air transportation for recruiting purposes. According to the same contract, the OMAF is also obligated to offer Kiffin, who is scheduled to earn $8.85 million in base pay this year, up to...
WCJHS Finished Tuesday Night With a 40-26 Win Over Pearl
Warren Central Junior High School football team pulled off a 40-26 win over Pearl on Tuesday. By halftime, WCJHS had a 14-8 lead after Cameron Zellous tossed a 52-yard pass and a 10-yard pass to Doss Morgan. Coming out of halftime, the Vikings took over where they found themselves in the end zone on multiple occasions.
‘A love offering’: Vicksburg funeral home provides final services for pair of veterans
Two deceased veterans, Jack Waters of U.S. Army and Richard Wetterling of the U.S. Navy, were buried in the Natchez National Cemetery Wednesday. The bodies of the two servicemen were unclaimed by their families upon their deaths, so the community stepped up to ensure they had a proper burial. Larry Chisley, owner of the Dillon-Chisley […]
A well-known restaurateur opens beachfront gas station with hot food on the MS Coast
This story was first published by the Sun Herald. . Gas stations and convenience stores open all the time across South Mississippi, yet few are as well researched as the new 90 Express on U.S. 90 at Debuys Road on the Biloxi-Gulfport line. Rob Stinson, owner of Salute Italian restaurant...
Business leaders come together to back Pearl River flood control project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Business leaders are vowing to fight just as hard as their counterparts on the other side in support of a project that they say would help revitalize the capital city. On Wednesday, more than a dozen leaders from business, politics, and tourism gathered on Commerce Street...
Warren County to hold groundbreaking for new jail
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Warren County Jail. The Vicksburg Post reported the groundbreaking will be held on Monday, September 16 at 11:30 a.m. The new jail will be located at 1200 U.S. Highway 80. Officials said the new jail is being constructed to replace the current […]
New housing for seniors opens in West Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new, affordable apartment complex for seniors opened its doors in West Jackson. The Pearl Apartments and Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center opened on Wednesday, August 28 off of Highway 80. The facility was previously the Holiday Inn and Jackson Southwest Hotel. The structures were transformed into 76 affordable homes for those […]
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...
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