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Northpark Mall welcomes Charlotte Russe
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Northpark welcomed the national retailer Charlotte Russe as the newest addition to the shopping center. Charlotte Russe offers shoppers access to the latest clothing, footwear and accessories. “We are so happy to announce the addition of Charlotte Russe to Northpark,” said Shawn Cochran, General Manager of Northpark. “Charlotte Russe’s commitment to affordable […]
Natchez-Adams School District supplying all students with free, custom backpacks
NATCHEZ — With the help of a Natchez High School alumnus, Natchez Adams School District is supplying every student with customized book bags at no cost to families. Public engagement coordinator Tony Fields said the school district is afforded the opportunity to provide students with backpacks through federal programs, not district funds, but is typically […] The post Natchez-Adams School District supplying all students with free, custom backpacks appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
A Shopper's Delight! Local Merchant Prizes and Big Sales for July Sidewalk Sale
Ocean Springs shoppers will be on the lookout for some big sales and specials this Saturday during the second day of the Chamber's Annual July Sidewalk Sale. A host of local merchants have signed up to participate in offering shoppers one of a kind sales, specials and celebrations for Friday and Saturday.
The Playbook: How Carter Callaway is restyling the Hattiesburg Country Club
Golfweek magazine recently listed the 18-hole, par 72 golf course as the best private course in Mississippi. When Carter Callaway bought the Hattiesburg Country Club (HCC) in 2017, he set an ambitious 10-year goal of transforming the antiquated property into the South’s finest private country club. After major renovations...
Experience the Perseids Meteor Shower in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss – The Perseid Meteor Shower has begun and will peak in the Vicksburg area the night of August 11 and early morning on the 12th. The annual display happens when Earth passes through the debris stream of comet Swift-Tuttle. This year that is happening in mid to late July and through most of August. The peak night for viewing will be the night of August 11 and early morning of the 12th. However a waxing moon may partially obstruct some meteors.
Families frustrated after items removed from Pearl cemetery plots
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Families who have loved ones buried at a Pearl cemetery are upset. On Thursday, people had to go through a trailer bed of bagged and labeled flower arrangements, flags, solar lights and memorabilia that was removed from their loved ones’ gravesites at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Management at the cemetery said […]
Julie Patton Johnson to Host Back to School Drive this Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Julie Patton Johnson, of Keller Williams,bwill host a Back to School Drive on behalf of Warrenton Elementary this Saturday, July 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. “I am collecting school supplies or Venmo for our needy children of Warren County. This year we are collecting...
State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to terminate its contract with NWEA to administer the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II in the 2024-25 school year and award an emergency contract to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) to administer […] The post State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error appeared first on Daily Leader.
Health Department Hosts One-Stop Shop Event for Back-to-School Forms
In an effort to help busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration forms. This special two-week event will allow parents to get a copy of their child’s Form 121 (shot record) if...
Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
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