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From combat to clergy: Retired colonel embraces life as priest
After a distinguished military career spanning 33 years, Rick Roessler exchanged the role of colonel for the title of priest, and now dedicates his life to his work as a pastor. Roessler served in multiple branches of the armed forces, including the Naval Reserve, Army Guard and Air Force. During his career he served overseas […]
Neshoba County Fair again full of state leaders, political candidates stumping. See lineup
With the Neshoba County Fair upon us, political candidates from all over the state will be converging on the fairgrounds to give stump speeches next week in an open tent with church pews and sawdust covered floors. The fair has already begun, but elected officials and candidates running for office will be giving political speeches in the Founder's Square Wednesday from 9:30 to about 11 a.m., and Thursday from 9:20 to about 11 a.m. ...
Why is the Jackson airport named after Medgar Evers?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson’s most prominent Civil Rights figure has not always been synonymous with its international airport. The former namesake for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was a longtime mayor of Jackson. Though the 20th anniversary of the name change is in December, Allen Cavett Thompson served as Jackson’s mayor from 1948 to […]
Mississippi River Monsters Top 10 – So Far
Mississippi River Monsters is happening this weekend. The doors will open for the Mississippi River Monsters at 12 today, music starts at 1 and the weigh in begins whenever the first boat shows up, but no later than 4. Here is a link to some of yesterdays happenings. Here is...
NMHS allergists explain alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites
TUPELO — Sally Kate Collins believes it was while biking with her husband at Trace State Park that she contracted alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an allergy to mammalian meat developed after a tick bite. But she wasn't bitten by only one tick. After the bike ride, she realized she'd been bitten by dozens of ticks — so many, and so tiny, that they looked like specks of dirt but couldn't be brushed ...
Lady Flashes crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday
St. Aloysius crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the year. The Lady Flashes trailed 2-0 in the first inning but quickly picked things up in the second. Madelyn Kavanaugh got St. Al on the board first with a single which was followed by a double from Kyleigh Cooper. Megan Theriot wrapped up the second inning with a hit to give St. Al the 4-2 lead.
Southern Miss Research Experience Provides Training to High School Teachers
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories on the Hattiesburg campus. Teachers worked with...
ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony
NATCHEZ – A hope for the future shined over the Adams County Safe Room as the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday, July 12. After a week-long intensive training in various fields such as disaster safety protocol training, physical training, classroom lectures and discussions, and many practical exercises, the […] The post ACSO holds Cadet Graduation Ceremony appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
CITY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM: Use of Technology Aimed at Safety
Whether you live along the water in Ocean Springs or in the middle of the Gulf Coast, there are few things more terrifying than really, really bad weather. Ask any local resident if they ever experienced a hurricane such as Katrina in 2005 or Sandy in 2012. They will bear witness of a storm's destructive and deadly fury.
Pickleball tournament raises money for diabetes awareness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The inaugural ‘Dinkin’ for Diabetes’ fundraiser tournament was held at The Pickle Jar in Jackson Saturday. “It’s such a fast-growing and fun sport, and everyone loves playing,” said Donna Cromeans, the event organizer for Dinkin’ for Diabetes. “[My favorite part was] just watching everybody have fun and sharing the love of this game that has taken us all by storm.”
Tupelo officials decide against public camping ordinance
TUPELO — Last month, the highest court in the land ruled that the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the constitution with its ordinance that outlawed camping on public property, a move tailored toward dismantling homeless encampments they believed were a problem. To advocates and city officials, this ruling has significant implications for the rest of the country. While the ...
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