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NFL veteran KJ Wright gets ready for third annual alumni charity basketball game
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss — Olive Branch native and 2014 Super Bowl Champion KJ Wright is back home in Mississippi preparing for his third annual alumni charity basketball game at his old stomping grounds - Olive Branch High School. "It's everything to me just to get the communities together," Wright...
Alumni work to get historical marker at site of former Siggers High
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-03 19:18:54. SUMMARY: Members of the Class of '65 from Siggers High School, the first high school for African Americans in Shannon, Mississippi, aim to honor their legacy of struggle and triumph by securing a historical marker for the site. Now the location of Shannon Elementary, only one original building remains. District Sixteen Representative Rickey Thompson supports fundraising efforts for the marker, which would highlight the significance of African American education prior to integration. The marker will be part of a historical civil rights trail, with the goal of unveiling it during their 60th class reunion. For more information, call (662)767-3480 or (662)791-1999.
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrates 30 years of booming business
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It has been, and continues to be where the locals go to play. Right now, Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating 30 years in business on the Back Bay. The casino has carved out its own unique section of the Coast casino market by catering to locals. They adopted that philosophy back in 1994 when they opened their doors. Thirty years later, the idea still applies.
Mississippi State baseball adds important arm to pitching staff
Mississippi State baseball just landed another important piece for the transfer portal class. The Diamond Dawgs are in dire need of pitchers looking ahead to the 2025 season, and they now have a proven arm on board. Indiana State transfer pitcher Jacob Pruitt commits to Mississippi State baseball. Mississippi State...
City of Ocean Springs hosts Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Red, white, and blue filled the sky during the Ocean Springs Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. The traditional celebration brought thousands to Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach Drive for a thrilling display. The Unfazed Show and Band kicked off the festivities with a three-hour...
Pearl Riverkeeper raises questions on alternative to One Lake Project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local environmental group is raising more questions about a new alternative to address flooding along the Pearl River, including how local sponsors will pay for it. Pearl Riverkeeper hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday to share details of the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...
Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program
NATCHEZ—The loss of the historic Magnolia tree on the grounds of White Wings on North Wall Street and some other trees in the area has caused city officials to question whether they are doing enough to protect the city’s trees. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city will review its procedures to determine their adequacy. […] The post Natchez one of three cities chosen for Tree Mississippi program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
BONEYARD: Baseball porting traffic flowing both ways
The NCAA transfer portal window for college baseball is officially closed. As the clock struck midnight on July 2nd, the opportunity to transfer and have immediate eligibility ended. Mississippi State had one final player declare just before the deadline. RHP Colby Holcombe was the eighth and and final Diamond Dawg to enter the transfer talent pool.
Firework safety tips in preparation for the Fourth of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Last year, 9,700 people in the U.S. ended up in the emergency room with firework injuries, according to data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether you buy firecrackers, bottle rockets, or sparklers; doctors, firefighters, and even fireworks sellers say people need to focus on...
Ole Miss could push for recent Alabama football decommit Myles Johnson
While Ole Miss secured a commitment from four-star safety, Cortez Thomas, Alabama, lost two, with Zymear Smith and Myles Johnson decommitting from the program. Johnson has been committed to Alabama since October 2023 but has said that he has not received much contact from the new coaching staff. Ole Miss and Florida have still been recruiting the four-star linebacker, and now he has opened up his recruitment again, the Rebels may ramp up their efforts in his recruitment.
TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous
NATCHEZ — Paris Winn and Beau Bumgardner said they recently had to make a difficult and painful decision. The two own the historic home White Wings, on which a majestic 300-year-old Magnolia tree stood until Friday, May 24. White Wings is the beloved former home of the late Sallie Ballard. Her friends said that as […] The post TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
First Allen A.M.E. Church unveils historic marker in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - First Allen A.M.E. Church in Laurel unveiled a historic marker Wednesday to celebrate 132 years of service. “I’m so excited because God waited for a time such as this,” said The Rev. Tracye Jasper-Monagan. Many leaders and community members gathered the oldest black church...
Sumrall resident wins $100,000 in 2nd-chance lottery
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Sumrall resident saw a second chance turn into $100,000. Six Mississippi residents won a combined $540,000 in the Mississippi Lottery Corporations “2nd Chance” promotional drawing on July 2. The Sumrall winner was one of three names drawn as $100,000 winners. The Sumrall player’s...
Former USM hooper Pauline Love continues to grow as a coach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss women’s basketball fans remember Pauline Love for her dominance on the court. She finished her Lady Eagles career (2007-2010) with 1,576 points, averaging 16.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Love has brought the same passion and energy from her playing days to...
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