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Female inmates change their lives through Hinds CC’s HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education...
Lewis Ranch owner hopes to begin tours this fall
The new owner of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch is planning to hold a birthday bash for the late rock ’n’ roll legend in September to kick of the start of public tours. Todd Allen Herendeen, a Florida-based rock ’n’ roll tribute artist, purchased the Nesbit home of the singer last month and is planning to restore it and open it up to the public for tours. He dropped by the Board of Supervisors this week to introduce himself and updated them on all he is planning to do at the historic home.
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...
State adds 2026 quarterback Michael Johnson
Just as Mississippi State fans were polishing off some Independence Day BBQ, some fireworks went off. That's right. The Bulldogs have another commitment for the 2026 class, the fourth in total. Dutchtown High School (GA) signal caller Michael Johnson made the call today and pushed his announcement out on social...
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy
Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording engineer Thomas “TJ” Johnson. He...
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,...
Alderman Mayfield to host listening sessions in the community
Ward 1 Alderman TJ Mayfield announced that he will be hosting listening sessions, beginning on July 10. The first meeting will be for ages 18-25 at the Youth Development Center. Each week in July there will be a listening session and one in August. The 13-17-year-olds will have listening sessions...
Caledonia hosts inaugural Fourth of July celebration
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-04 18:48:19. SUMMARY: Mike and Jackie Savage fulfilled a 30-year dream by launching Caledonia's first Fourth of July parade, aiming to unite the community and celebrate American independence. Hundreds of residents adorned in patriotic colors participated, highlighting the importance of remembering America's break from British rule. Jackie recalled their annual aspiration inspired by other communities, and Mike emphasized the event's role in fostering camaraderie. Resident Robyn Seagraves valued the opportunity to instill national pride in her children. The Savages aim to make this an annual tradition, reinforcing the importance of community and national pride.
Bay Springs 2024 football schedule
8/30: at Raleigh - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Taylorsville - 7 p.m. 9/13: vs. Heidelberg - 7 p.m. 9/20: at Philadelphia - 7 p.m. 9/26: vs. Choctaw Central - 7 p.m. 10/4: vs. Scott Central* - 7 p.m. 10/11: at Clarkdale* - 7 p.m. 10/18: vs. Newton* - 7 p.m.
Friday brings a better coverage of showers & storms
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A rare cold front will make it into our area on Friday, and it’ll increase our chances for rain. Friday morning, only isolated showers are possible. However, scattered showers start developing by early afternoon as the cold front begins gradually moving across our area. Scattered showers & storms will remain possible through Friday evening.
Rain showers moving back in
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Finishing off our 4th of July with some great firework display conditions! Any showers from today will be fizzling out. However, rain is not going to be a stranger as we finish off the week. INDEPENDENCE NIGHT: The sun is expected to set around 8:07PM...
Star spangled performance: Orchestral Society, Chamber Choir hold patriotic concert
Independence Day celebrations began Sunday in the River City as the Vicksburg Orchestral Society and Chamber Choir performed a patriotic concert at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center auditorium. Sponsored by The Four Seasons of the Arts and the City of Vicksburg, Sunday’s concert was led by Warren County High School Band Director and conductor Jace […]
Four-star guard McKenzie Mathurin has Ole Miss in her latest list of schools
Ole Miss women's basketball is starting to ramp up their recruitment for the class of 2025 players. One of the top guards has narrowed her list to 14 schools, with the Rebels making it amongst some of the best schools in the nation. Four-star McKenzie Mathurin had Ole Miss, Alabama,...
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