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Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Stephani McClure
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’. This week we are spotlighting Stephani McClure. She is a wife, mother of two, church volunteer, a veterans advocate, even a nurse, and event planner at the Biloxi VA.
Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest
Chefs locally and regionally showcased their talents for hundreds at the Natchez Food and Wine Festival event, Tastings on the Mississippi River by Visit Mississippi. Good food and good spirits filled the Natchez Convention Center on Friday evening. This gallery includes scenes from the event. The post Photo Gallery: Chefs from all over Mississippi showcase craft at Food and Wine Fest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi company pulls ads after Olympics 'Last Supper' controversy
Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire has pulled its ads from the Paris Olympics, citing a scene it said made a “mockery” of Jesus’ Last Supper. The opening ceremony Friday featured a scene that showed drag performers sitting at a long table around a large, blue-painted man. Paris...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
New building at Bramlett opens before new school year
Oxford School District board members, Bramlett Elementary officials and other community leaders gathered at Bramlett Elementary School Monday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the school’s newest addition. The 10,259-square-foot building, built behind the main school, adds seven new classrooms to accommodate the school’s growing population of students in kindergarten and first grade. However, the […] The post New building at Bramlett opens before new school year appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Tunica County Deputies Search for Burglary Suspect Seen in Video
ROBINSONVILLE, Miss.–Video of a man the Tunica County Sheriff’s Dept. believes held up a business last Wednesday in Robinsonville is up on the department’s Facebook page. They’re asking if you were in the area to check it out and see if you can help ID the man.
Ole Miss 2024 Win Total Over/Under Odds, Schedule & Stats
The Ole Miss Rebels have a pretty high over/under for wins this year, at 9.5. Place your bets on any college football matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on this or any college football matchup at BetMGM. The Rebels went 11-2 last season and won the...
Grind to Glory: Grenada looks to return to championship game and finish
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — The Grenada Chargers made it to the 6A state championship game in 2023 but lost to West Jones. This year’s goal is pretty simple: win the final game. Michael Fair is entering his second year as head coach. “To be honest with you, it’s...
Sam Kendricks journey to pole vaulting in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) – Oxford native Sam Kendricks is on his third Olympic appearance, and this year, he’s going for gold. Kendricks Olympic journey began in 2016 when he won the bronze medal for pole vaulting in Rio De Janeiro. After receiving his Olympic medal, the Ole Miss grad worked, trained, and found himself qualifying for the 2021 Olympics. Unfortunately, after a positive Covid test, he was unable to compete.
Community concerned after two more shootings ring out in Grenada
Grenada residents are concerned after two more shootings ring out in the community, one of them injuring a local high school football player. High school football player shot in one of two weekend shootings in Grenada. A Grenada High School football player was shot over the weekend in Grenada.
Spend the holidays in Oxford MS—light displays, local shops + more
Do Huntsville’s summer temps have you wishing you could be swept inside a wintry snow globe?. Get into the Christmas in July spirit and start planning your winter wonderland escape to Oxford, Mississippi. From November to January, the city will be hosting its annual Holly Jolly Holidays event featuring a dazzling walking light installation, ice skating and more festive family-friendly fun.
See why Stokes called for a no confidence vote against Jackson's city attorney. Mayor responds
A vote of no confidence for City Attorney Drew Martin has been placed on the Jackson City Council's Tuesday, July 30, meeting by Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes. The new agenda item, placed by Stokes on Monday, comes one day after the ward 3 councilman and residents protested outside of a Texaco on Medgar Edgars Boulevard. ...
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