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Vicksburg nominated by Newsweek as one of America’s best historical small towns
Vicksburg is in the running for some national recognition — and its residents can help get it. The River City is one of 15 nominees for the Best Historical Small Town category in Newsweek magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Voting is open until 11 a.m. on Aug. 15 at this link. The top 10 will be […]
Deion Sanders' son shares strong approval of Lane Kiffin after he roasted Paul Finebaum on air
Deion Sanders' oldest son, Deion Jr., aka Bucky Sanders, shared approval of Lane Kiffin after the Ole Miss head coach verbally assaulted Paul Finebaum live on ESPN airwaves by saying Kiffin was his second favorite coach behind Coach Prime. “Coach Lane Kiffin is my next favorite coach after my dad,"...
Southern Miss football recruiting director Joe Moreno leaves for Ravens; assistant will be promoted
The head of Southern Miss football's recruiting department is no longer with the Golden Eagles. Joe Moreno, the team's director of player personnel, has left Southern Miss to join the Baltimore Ravens where he'll be a player personnel assistant, according to the Ravens website and his X bio. He confirmed the news Friday with a post on X. ...
Graduates Learn About Air Force Job Specialties
JULY 19, 2024 – Local Air Force recruiters and Delayed Entry Program members visited Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss., on July 11 as part of a base-wide immersion briefing to better understand Air Force Specialty Codes and the jobs they entail. The visit, coordinated by the Keesler Air Force...
Two Northeast Mississippi Community College pitchers selected in MLB draft
Two pitchers who played for Northeast Mississippi Community College have been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Aidan Foeller of Southaven and Colby Holcome of Florence, Alabama, were selected in the same MLB First-Year Player Draft Class. Foeller was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers while Holcome was picked by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Planning Commission agrees to rehear request for children’s home at 806 N. Union
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission voted 6 to 2 to rehear the request from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for a special exception to operate the former Natchez Children’s Home again as a children’s home. The planning commission held a public hearing on the request on June 6 to re-establish the non-conforming use of […] The post Planning Commission agrees to rehear request for children’s home at 806 N. Union appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief
NATCHEZ — Natchez Municipal Judge Christina Daugherty will hold a probable cause hearing on July 31 at 10 a.m. to decide whether a complaint against the Natchez fire chief is warranted. Municipal Court is located inside the Natchez Police Department at 233 D’Evereux Drive. Former police officer and NAACP official Lee Ford filed a complaint […] The post Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Who are the political speakers for the 2024 Neshoba County Fair?
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Neshoba County Fair will kick off on Friday, July 26. Each year, the event provides a political platform for Mississippi’s local, district and state candidates. Those who attend the fair will hear from speakers at Founders Square. The speeches will take place during two days. Wednesday, July 31 […]
Federal Grant Funds Professional Growth for Mississippi Delta STEM Teachers
Delta State University has launched a new program to help STEM teachers in the Delta. The Collaborative for Rural STEM Education program provides resources and professional development. Its funding comes from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This year’s program has 22 teachers from 12 districts, including Clarksdale Municipal School District […]
Takeaways from Jeff Lebby's Press Conference at SEC Media Days
Jeff Lebby met with the media on Wednesday, providing an opening statement and responding to several questions. After seeing Lebby's press conference, I developed a few key takeaways that will be critical for the Bulldogs this season. Jeff Lebby is instilling a winning culture for Mississippi State football. One of...
Arrest made in connection to January shooting in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) – A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a January shooting in Grenada. Grenada Police confirmed that 39-year-old Jameson Terrell Hayes was found and arrested for murder in Panola County. He is accused of shooting and killing Charles Santez Coffey on Saturday, January...
A guide to the 2024 Neshoba County Fair
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Neshoba County Fair will soon kickoff with food, entertainment and political speaking. This year’s fair is from July 26 to August 2. Here’s a guide for the fairgrounds. Ticket information Season tickets are $60 per person for the Neshoba County Fair. Children ages nine and under do not […]
Meet Ole Miss Athletes Competing in Paris Olympics
Seven Ole Miss student athletes will compete in the Paris Olympics, representing five different countries in track and field and soccer, with familiar names like Sam Kendricks and Raven Saunders aiming for medals. Sam Kendricks won bronze in 2016 Olympics and has two world championships. Raven Saunders, aiming for an...
Judge Lifts Social Media Gag Order on Heather Wyatt
PASCAGOULA, Miss – Chancery Court Judge Mark Maples lifted Heather Wyatt’s social media gag order during a hearing on Thursday afternoon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Heather Wyatt, from Ocean Springs, claims that bullying led her 13-year-old daughter, Aubreigh Wyatt, who died by suicide. Earlier this week, the parents of the other children involved dropped their defamation case against the mother.
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