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Fact Check: Teen Named 'Graci Mae Thompson' Is NOT Missing In Various Cities -- This Is Part Of Real Estate Scam
Is there a teenager named "Graci Mae Thompson" missing in several locations at the same time? No, that's not true: This is a bait-and-switch scam. In such scams, users on social media post stories that they then edit to display supposed real estate offerings. In one instance, the claim appeared...
Update on Major Construction Project on State Street; find out its impacts so far
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The multi-phase project has made some major progress since it first started back in January. So much so, that we are now nearing the end of phase one of the project, which stretches from Pearl Street to here at Mississippi Street. A project official expects that...
Mayor Cuts Ribbon For Main Street Treats
Mayor Tommy Reynolds and the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Main Street Treats with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. Owner Gena Dunn (left of mayor) shared the hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dunn said the morning menu includes breakfast biscuits, and a wide variety of donuts.
Local leader invites public out for a day of walking
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Ward 4 City Councilwoman Romande Walker is hosting a couple of special days of shopping and fitness on August 14th and August 28th. Walker wants all Meridianites to visit Uptown Mall and see what it has to offer. The councilwoman wants people to shop, walk, and...
Ole Miss vice chancellor’s husband contests arrest for animal cruelty
Terry Pegues told Mississippi Today he is asking for a federal investigation due to "false facts" before hanging up the phone. The post Ole Miss vice chancellor’s husband contests arrest for animal cruelty appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Green Wave has first game of ‘24 football – SP & NP start in 2 weeks
A long-standing rivalry game will kick off the 2024 high school football season for Panola County teams this Friday (Aug. 16). North Delta School will square off in the season opener for MAIS (MidSouth Association of Independent Schools) when the Green Wave travels to Senatobia to take on the Magnolia Heights Chief in a 7 […] The post Green Wave has first game of ‘24 football – SP & NP start in 2 weeks appeared first on The Panolian.
Thousands of PRVEPA customers without power following equipment failure at Lumberton substation
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association customers are without power following an issue at one of its substations. According to a Facebook post on its page, the power association says nearly 1,700 customers are without power due to an equipment failure at its Lumberton substation.
Jackson State faculty senate president on leave pending termination as faculty pledge support
Dawn McLin, faculty senate president at Jackson State University in Mississippi, was placed on leave pending termination last week for allegedly abusing the power of the position, according to faculty who met last to discuss how to support her. The accusation has sowed confusion and fear of retaliation among members of the historically Black university’s […]
‘Baby J’ back on South Panola sideline
John Jerry returns as Tigers’ D-line coach By Myra Bean John “Baby J” Jerry has solidified himself as a legend in the halls of South Panola. When the Tigers kickoff their 2024 season, he will on the sidelines, just like old times. He has returned as the defensive line coach while also driving his own […] The post ‘Baby J’ back on South Panola sideline appeared first on The Panolian.
Jackson woman claims Henifin threatened to keep water shut off
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A West Jackson resident claimed that Ted Henifin, Interim Third-Party Manager for JXN Water, threatened to keep her water shut off following a billing dispute. During Tuesday’s Jackson City Council meeting, Calandra Davis shared her experience with Henifin. She said her water was cut off on Monday, August 12. According to […]
Jackson VA Regional Office to reopen after renovations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After extensive building renovations, the Jackson VA Regional Office will reopen to the public on Monday, August 19. The office is located at 1600 Woodrow Wilson Avenue. “During the last several months, employees of the Jackson VA Regional Office have continued to perform the essential mission of delivering much-earned benefits to […]
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