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Columbia Academy 2024 football schedule
8/16: vs. Cathedral - 7 p.m. 8/29: vs. South Choctaw Academy - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Centreville Academy - 7 p.m. 9/13: at Wayne Academy* - 7 p.m. 9/20: vs. Amite School - 7 p.m. 9/27: vs. Bowling Green* - 7 p.m. 10/4: at Clinton Christian Academy - 7 p.m.
Vicksburg’s Braden Calvert Becomes a Marine
Vicksburg’s own Braden Calvert has graduated basic training and is now a member of the United States Marine Corps. Calvert graduated on the 28th of June, 2024 at Parris Island, South Carolina. Calvert is now a member of 1st Recruitment Training Batalion, Platoon 1036, Alpha Company. Around 300 recruits entered training with Calvert and only 172 were able to complete the rigorous training. “Basic training was more mentally tough than physically tough. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it could be harder.”
PHOTOS: ‘World’s Hottest Softball Player’ Has Fans Going Crazy Over Her Eye-Popping Uniform Pics
Former Mississippi State outfielder Brylie St. Clair might be the newest social media phenomenon. Brylie St. Clair, who concluded her Bulldogs career this spring, decided to take her talents elsewhere when she signed a contract to play professional softball with the Texas Monarchs, a new team in the Women’s Pro Fastpitch league.
Mississippians celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – People across the Jackson-metro area celebrated Independence Day on Thursday. Many people took to the water at the Reservoir to relax before meeting up with family and friends later. It’s also a Free Fishing Day in Mississippi, and many fishermen were able to enjoy the Rez on Thursday. Another event that […]
Family remembers 12 year old son with balloon release
STONEWALL, Miss. (WTOK) - Wednesday, Caleb Bender was remembered through a balloon release at Stonewall baseball field. The family of Bender and the Clarke County community came out as a sign of respect for Bender, wearing red, his favorite color, and shouting the number twelve in recognition of his age at death.
Mississippi House Speaker creates Jackson revitalization committee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A select Legislative committee will discuss the Jackson-metro area’s biggest issues later this summer. House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) has assembled a 19-member bipartisan committee that’s tasked with revitalizing Jackson and the surrounding metro. Representatives Shanda Yates (I-District 64) and Clay Mansell (R-District 56) will serve as co-chairs. The committee will […]
BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of men, women and children braved the heat to celebrate July 4 on the Natchez Bluff Thursday in honor of the braver men and women who fought for their freedoms. Natchez celebrated American independence in style with musical performances at the first Live@Five event to ever start at 3 p.m. a “Live@Five […] The post BLUFF FUN: July 4 celebrated with music, games, fireworks on the river appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo gallery: Vicksburg celebrates Fourth of July
There was plenty of music, food, games and fun Thursday in downtown Vicksburg as a crowd descended onto Washington Street Park for the 2024 Fourth of July Downtown Fireworks Extravaganza. Live music by Dr. Zarr began at 7 p.m., with fireworks getting underway at 9 p.m.
Meridian’s July 4th Celebration
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Thursday the city of Meridian hosted the July 4th celebration at Bonita Lakes Park. The community came out to enjoy food, music and fun. Vendors like V-Lounge, Sno Biz, and others were there serving their top food choices. People didn’t only show up for fun, but...
Ole Miss lands four-star safety over Mississippi State
It was an all-Mississippi recruiting race for four-star safety Cortez Thomas. It made sense, too. Thomas, who goes to Holmes County High School, hails from Lexington, Mississippi, and he clearly wanted to stay in-state to play college ball.Despite 13 other offers, Ole Miss and Mississippi State were his top two schools.The Bulldogs had an early edge for Thomas, admittedly, but there was a shakeup in Starkville that saw head coach Zach Arnett fired just 10 games into his first season. Jeff Lebby, former Oklahoma offensive coordinator, took over as new head coach, but that shakeup ultimately gave an edge to Lane...
Black bear spotted in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. — A black bear was spotted in Vicksburg. Brody Cook spotted the bear Thursday morning climbing a tree in front of a home near Culkin Academy off Highway 61. The school is permanently closed. In a Facebook message, Cook posted, "AWARENESS!!! Culkin and Mt Albam area!!! We...
Hinds CC offering new Electrical Line Worker program
Registration is now open for Hinds Community College’s new Electrical Line Worker program on the Raymond Campus in fall 2024. The 16-week electrical line worker program will be an intensive training course designed to prepare students for careers in the electrical utility industry. The classes will be offered Monday through Friday in the fall and spring with an enrollment capacity of 16 students per semester.
MSU’s Summer Scholars on Stage steals the show
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State’s Summer Scholars on Stage offers high school students a chance to shine on stage and behind the scenes. Students write their own scripts, produce their own music tracks and follow through with auditions, rehearsals, and theatre classes. At the end of camp,...
Hundreds of people in north Jackson starting the Fourth of July without power
Over 200 Entergy customers are waking up on the Fourth of July without power. According to Entergy, a utility pole broke in north Jackson. The outage in north Jackson includes those on Lake Drive near Callaway High School. Entergy is on the scene to fix the problem. According to the...
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