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Firework experts explain how to safely pop fireworks during drought
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-03 19:15:55. SUMMARY: In West Point, Mississippi, as dry conditions persist, Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department Chief Laurie Grace stresses safety while using fireworks. Grace advises having water available to soak unexploded fireworks and to avoid setting them off in dry grass to prevent fires. Water buckets or hoses should be on hand. Most fireworks injuries affect children under 12, with common injuries to the face, head, and hands. Orbit Fireworks Employee Candi Nabors emphasizes adult supervision to avoid fire hazards. In 2022, fireworks caused over 30,000 fires, resulting in six deaths and over $100 million in property damage.
Brandon becomes home to Entergy’s second utility-owned EV fast chargers
Ahead of the one of the busiest travel days of the year, the Fourth of July, Entergy Mississippi is officially unveiling the next location of its direct current electric vehicle fast chargers. It is the second company-owned electric vehicle charging station of its kind in Entergy Corporation’s four-state service area.
We're jamming all day long at Pearl Community Center
July 6 is Pearl Bluegrass and Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day. The Bluegrass stage show begins around 1 p.m. but jamming goes on all day long. The Bluegrass Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Admission is free to watch the stage show and to jam. The kitchen has delicious homemade food, which includes awesome pies and cakes, and the prices are very reasonable. The Pearl Cottage Bookstore opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring friends and enjoy a great day in Pearl!
Source: Mississippi State baseball pitcher Colby Holcombe enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE --- Colby Holcombe's time as a Mississippi State baseball player has come to an end Tuesday after he entered the transfer portal, according to sources close to the situation. Holcombe has formally begun the process to facilitate a transfer from the program. Holcombe, a right-handed pitcher, entered the portal...
Tesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in one of the first wrecks
A Tesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in a crash in Vicksburg, Mississippi – one of the first Cybertruck wrecks. There are starting to be more Cybertrucks on the road, and therefore, it’s normal to start seeing some crashes these days. Tesla’s recent recalls of the Cybertruck confirmed that...
On this day in 1963
Clyde Kennard — railroaded in 1960 because he dared to try to enroll at an all-white college in Mississippi — died of cancer just months after being freed from prison. He died on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which promised “all men are created equal.”
Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported eight local establishments passed restaurant inspections last week. All were “A” ratings with the exception of Waffle House which earned a “B” rating. According to the records, Waffle House is located at 954 Brookway Boulevard and earned a “B” rating for the eighth time since 2016. Waffle House […] The post Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
3 jackpots hit in one night at this Mississippi Coast casino: 'It was just like pop, pop, pop'
This story was first published in the Sun Herald. . Friday was a great day to be at Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville as, three big hits extended this year’s string of slot machine wins at South Mississippi casinos. “It was just like pop, pop, pop all day...
Wesley's Thursday Morning First Alert Forecast
How about some typical summer heat and a few summerlike pop-up showers & t-storms? That's what's on tap for your 4th of July weather here in Coastal MS. Also, looking ahead to weekend tropical rains in Mexico and Texas from Beryl. Click and watch the forecast video for details.
Kosciusko ranked the 33rd most expensive city in Mississippi for household monthly expenses
Half of a typical paycheck in Kosciusko goes to pay household bills. That’s what DOXO, an online bill-paying service, says. It’s added up what it costs for the most common monthly expenses, excluding food like mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, mobile phone and cable or satellite service. In...
Special Election happening in Maben after Alderman resigns
Alderman Robert Herd submitted his resignation on June 3. A special election will happen on August 13. Special election to be held in Maben following alderman’s resignation. A special election is set to be held in Maben following the resignation of an alderman.
Mississippi teen goes viral after he gets summer jobs for all of his friends
A group of Mississippi teens’ summer plans went viral—gaining over 10,000 likes and 5,000 shares—after one young man recruited his friends and teammates to join him in being productive and staying out of trouble. The Vicksburg Post reports that newly elected Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas J....
2024 Ole Miss basketball commit John Bol sacrificed a lot to be where he is today
A four-star commit, John Bol has the chance to be one of the most impactful players Ole Miss has recruited. As a Rebel fan, you can't help but want the best for Bol, who has an infectious personality that shines through when he speaks. Speaking to Ole Miss football defensive...
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