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School board holds hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget
On Thursday, the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. VWSD Chief Financial Officer Kathy Hughes prepared and presented information regarding the budget. Hughes reviewed the latest statistics on the population of Warren County of a total of 41,961 people. For the […]
North Mississippi native jumps his way into the Olympic Games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second straight cycle, Abbeville, Mississippi, native Shelby McEwen has jumped his way into the Olympic Games. McEwen finished atop the podium at the U.S. trials with a clearance of 2.30. “I’m just excited for the moment, excited for the experience and am ready to...
2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were killed and three others were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station, police said. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police are searching for the vehicle pictured below […]
Summer art class reception held at the museum
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday the summer youth classes of Meridian museum of art held a reception. In the museum the students of all the art classes had their work displayed. From ages 6-17, each student had a masterpiece of work. Students of ages 6-12 did pottery, drawings and paintings while students of 13-17 did paintings and portfolio preparation.
Ragweed is great for deer
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County residents may start to notice more and more ragweed growing in disturbed areas. The plant is a great protein source for deer as they enter a crucial time of the year. Mississippi’s white-tailed deer population faces two high stress periods. The first is in late summer when plants start to lose […] The post Ragweed is great for deer appeared first on Daily Leader.
HEADS UP: Gulfport man on the run after fleeing scene of domestic dispute
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for Brian Gerrod Anderson of Gulfport, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook on Sunday. According to officials, the search is ongoing in the area of I-10 near Exit 16. Anderson fled the...
Trio of Pine Belt hospitals among 32 honored by American Heart Association
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thirty-two Mississippi hospitals, including three in the Pine Belt, got a thumbs up from the American Heart Association for efforts to improve treatment of heart disease and stroke. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Covington County Hospital in Collins and Marion General Hospital in Columbia were...
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
Mississippi State Football Projected Starting Lineup
Mississippi State football is preparing to start its first training camp under new head coach Jeff Lebby. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator brought in several players from the transfer portal, especially on the offensive side, where portal players dominate the starting lineup. However, the defense will rely more on traditional high school recruits. Several new faces are in the projected starting line heading into August. With the influx of new faces into the program there will be several position battles, especially on defense. Quarterback: Blake Shapen (SR, TR) Chris Parson (RS FR) Michael Van Buren (FR) Running Back: Davon Booth...
Community Gathers to Help Local Students "Thrive in School"
Community organizations are coming together in Ocean Springs to help offset the cost of getting kids ready for school this year, and parents say they are "grateful and relieved" for the financial help. The first day of school for students in the Ocean Springs School District is Friday, August 2,...
Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
Percy Quin State Park to reopen with new renovations
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the grand re-opening of Percy Quin State Park in McComb. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 2, the park will host a social in the all-new camp store, followed by a special program and unveiling of the new campground. […]
Previewing South Carolina's 2024 schedule: Ole Miss
After taking Akron in Week 4 of the 2024 season, South Carolina will enter a bye week and will remain at Williams-Brice Stadium the next week as it welcomes Ole Miss to Columbia on Oct. 5. South Carolina and Ole Miss have played twice since 2018 but the Rebels have...
Vicksburg Native Ellis Nassour Returns for Book Signing July 22 – 26
VICKSBURG, Miss – Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, is a Vicksburg native. He returns home July 22-26 for signing events/readings for his new book, Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the. Worldwide Musical Phenomenon. The book channels Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s controversial 45rpm record that...
Ole Miss' answer to Judkins transfer may already be on roster in form of Ulysses Bentley
Ole Miss lost star running back Quinshon Judkins to the NCAA transfer portal over the off-season. You win some some and you lose some, we reckon. Judkins was a star for a reason. In two seasons at Ole Miss, Judkins tied Deuce McAllister's school record with 14 career 100-yard rushing games and set school single season records in 2022 with 1,567 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He was named first-team All-SEC for the 2022 and 2023 seasons and was named CBS Sports' national freshman of the year in 2022.
Sumrall soccer star returns Gatorade Player of the Year honor to Pine Belt
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Gatorade Player of the Year award for girls high school soccer in Mississippi has returned to the Pine Belt after a decade’s absence. Sumrall High School midfielder Addie Siders became the fourth honoree to hail from the Pine Belt, and the first of the quartet to do so during her junior season.
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
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