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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. ...
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,...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
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...
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. ...
Joe Hudson’s Acquires Three New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center has announced the addition of three new locations to its network: Goad’s Body Shop in Lexington, Va.; Terex Auto Body in Austin, Texas; and Burchfield’s Body Shop in Columbus, Miss. This strategic expansion underscores Joe Hudson’s commitment to broadening its reach and enhancing service excellence across key markets.
OSSD Kicks Off School Year with Community Pep Rally the "Greyhound Way"
The Ocean Springs community traditionally rallies together every year to support local students, teachers, our school district -- and this academic year is not any different. Ocean Springs School District leaders are inviting residents to get their pom poms out and shake, shake, shake the Greyhound Way as the 2024-2025 school year has kicked off with the First Teacher Work Day this week, the Greyhound Exploration Day set for Thursday, August 1st, and a full day of classes set for Friday, August 2, 2024.
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.
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