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Dates set for 2024 Central Mississippi Fair
The Central MS Fair is returning to Kosciusko and Attala County. This year’s event is set for Thursday, Aug. 29 – Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Attala County Fairgrounds. A full list of activities and events will be released soon. For more information on the Central MS Fair,...
BPAC honors volunteers with luncheon
CLEVELAND, Miss. — On Thursday, July 25, the Bologna Performing Arts Center honored nearly fifty individuals for their service to the center during the 2023-2024 season. These volunteers, called BPAC Ambassadors, serve in various capacities at the center throughout the academic year. In total, the volunteers annually logged more than 850 service hours, valued at nearly $28,500.00 worth of volunteered labor, according to data evaluated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center.
Ole Miss Position Look | No Quinshon? Shouldn't be a problem for Rebels 2024 run game
In each of Lane Kiffin's first three seasons at Ole Miss, the Rebels finished first, second and first again, respectively, in the SEC in average rushing yards per game. Those first two seasons came before the arrival of Quinshon Judkins, who burst onto the scene immediately and recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with 14 games of over 100 yards.
Ohio man sentenced to eight years in prison for fentanyl crime in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — A judge sentenced an Ohio man to eight years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute while he lived in Oxford. Justin Elkins, 35, of Dayton, received the sentence on Friday, July 26, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. His arrest came after...
Taylor's Monday Midday First Alert Forecast
There have been a few spotty showers this morning, and we can’t rule out some hit or miss showers and storms this afternoon. However, the main story is the heat! Temperatures will stay in the low to mid 90s this afternoon, and the heat index could be as high as 110. A Heat Advisory will be in effect through 7 PM. The rest of the week looks very hot! Here's the latest forecast.
Mississippi judge denies joint effort to close capital murder case but will consider sealing filings
OXFORD — The case against a former Ole Miss student accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee will remain open after a Lafayette County Circuit Court judge denied a joint motion to seal the entirety of the filings. In a quick hearing Thursday, Judge Kelly Luther said he...
Indianola enforces curfew after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Board of Alderman for the City of Indianola has approved a midnight curfew for Indianola residents. The Mayor and Board of Alderman announced the decision Friday after a shooting at a nightclub killed three people and injured over a dozen more last weekend. The emergency proclamation said that the decision was […]
This Downtown Jackson restaurant is changing hands, again. Everything we know
For the second time in just more than a year, Steve's Deli is changing hands. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis are in the process of buying the downtown Jackson restaurant from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and the Adams County Board of Supervisors have finalized plans to fund and get started on the long-awaited Morgantown Road Drainage and Road Improvement, as well as come to a final agreement on E-911 dispatch service and fire protection services. The joint meeting of the two boards was Thursday […] The post City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store
The Pearl River County SPCA and Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to mark the opening of the expanded HOPE Thrift Store at 245 Frontage Rd. The new building spans 3,750 square feet. HOPE Thrift Store initially opened in September 2023 at 601 W Canal. Following its success, a […] The post Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store appeared first on Picayune Item.
Coast Life: Community leader’s unique talent helps welcome students back to school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Most students in South Mississippi are back in school or going back-to-back to class soon. Gulfport City Councilman R. Lee Flowers is using his unique talent to make sure the school year gets off to a good start. “We can all give back in some way,...
25 teams in 25 day: Picayune Maroon Tide
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves.
Gulfport High School rolls out new security system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Monday, Gulfport High School introduced a new security system that starts with the touch of a button. The Tennessee-based company Alpha Alert Security is finishing installing the system to reduce emergency response time to less than five seconds. With a receiver box being installed all...
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