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Heat’s back on the menu, with showers returning in the midweek
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Temperatures again today rise to critical levels, with heat advisories for some of our southern counties. We’ll be in the upper 90s today, with heat index values possibly into the triple digits. Mostly sunny and rainless skies make the already blistering heat unrelenting, so make sure you have ways of staying cool throughout today. Drink plenty of water and take plenty of shaded or air conditioned breaks if you are working or doing activities outdoors.
Community shares input about parts of New Albany becoming historic district
Members of the community were able to share their input on parts of New Albany being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Public meeting held on parts of New Albany becoming a historic district. A public meeting was held to discuss the possibility of parts of New Albany...
Returning the gift of music
Local guitarist Wendy Jean Garrison’s love for music is exceeded only by her passion for sharing it with others. When she moved to Oxford in the late 1980s, Wendy Jean Garrison said she knew nothing about playing ‘bottleneck’ slide guitar, a style often found in blues music.
OCEAN SPRINGS RECORD NEWS BRIEFS: Week of July 1, 2024
The Ocean Springs Weekly Record is currently publishing News Briefs with SHORT NEWS BRIEFS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS for those who want their news on the run! The newspaper will continue to publish longer features and news items, but news briefs are for all readers to use as reminders or AM coffee reading.
Beat the Heat at Your Local Library: JGRLS July Events
It’s hard to believe it is already July! JGRLS has all the activities to keep visitors cool and entertained this month! Check out what’s happening at your local branch listed below:. Libraries to Close for 4th of July holiday. Pascagoula, MS __All Jackson-George Regional Library System branches will...
All of the Mississippi laws going into effect today
These are laws that were passed during the 2024 regular legislative session. Effective today, the boundaries of the CCID will be expanded from Meadowbrook Road to East Northside Drive in the north, and to I-20 in the south. In the north, it will run east to west from the Pearl...
Applebee’s Faces Backlash After Manager Questions $150 Tip Amount From Black Party For Waitress
Dawn Montgomery, an award-winning journalist from Laurel, MS, took to the social media app X to share her unsettling experience at a local Applebee’s. In the post on social media on June 29, she explained that she and her party of 14 encountered issues over a generous tip left for their waitress, Melissa.
USM students ask Hattiesburg leaders to pass resolution in support of Palestine
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Several USM students asked the Hattiesburg City Council to consider a resolution surrounding the war in Gaza. In a presentation, members of “USM For Palestine” presented a resolution asking them to speak out about an immediate ceasefire. They said they’d also like to see...
What's on the City's Agenda? Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Highlights for July 2, 2024
The Ocean Springs Weekly Record is now publishing separate Agenda Highlights and Agenda Items up for Discussions coming from City Hall. The newspaper will publish voting measures and records pertaining to the City of Ocean Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting minutes, along with Planning, Zoning, and the other boards and commissions.
Boil water notice for Moss Point residents north of I-10
The City of Moss Point Public Works Department is in the process of repairing a broken water main and hopes to have service restored soon. Any resident in the affected areas that have lost water pressure are under a precautionary boil water notice until further notice. Residents north of I-10...
Butch Oustalet Foundation gives $80,000 donation to Home of Grace
Home of Grace, a faith-based rehab for addiction, has received a massive donation from Butch Oustalet. The Butch Oustalet Foundation was able to donate $80,000 that was raised during their get down and derby fundraiser. On average, it costs up to $7,000 for someone to participate in Home of Grace’s...
16th annual Shrimp Boat Contest
The Blessing of the Fleet is this weekend in Biloxi and children are able to take part in the fun too!. The 16th annual Shrimp Boat Contest is open to all kids ages five to 12. The deadline to enter is coming up, boats must be brought to St. Michael’s in Biloxi by July 3rd.
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