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Local lottery players win prizes
In the last week, Brookhaven residents have won some nice prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported a Brookhaven man won $1,000 from Blue Sky #404 in Brookhaven on a $20 scratch off ticket. A Brookhaven woman won $1,000 from C Store in Brookhaven on a 20$ scratch off A separate […] The post Local lottery players win prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Program aimed at increasing access to prenatal care pending federal approval
Pregnancy presumptive eligibility in Mississippi is still not in effect, despite becoming law July 1. However, the Division of Medicaid said it has cleared several administrative hurdles and is awaiting action from the federal government. But a discrepancy between state and federal law may delay the process further. Legislators wrote...
MS Mortgage delivers encouraging news about the possibility of getting a mortgage
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sean Cornwell, Branch Manager of MS Mortgage and Loan Originator, joined Studio 3 to encourage people to try to get a home loan through down payment assistance and current incentives in place. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Ashley Furniture expanding in Mississippi, adding 500 jobs
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Ashley Furniture Industries, the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, plans to expand operations in two of its existing locations in Lee County, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of approximately $80 million in facilities and equipment and will create at least 500 new jobs. This project will […]
Highlighting History: Emancipation Day declared in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – July 15 has been officially declared Emancipation Day in the City of Tupelo. The proclamation, which was made Monday night, was read aloud by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis following a program from Dr. Carl B. Mack about why July 15 is an important part of local Black history.
Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case
Brett Favre’s lead defense attorney has been removed from the Mississippi welfare funds scandal case for showing a “pattern and practice of delicate deception with ongoing misapplication of this State’s case law.” Hinds County Circuit Court Judge E. Faye Peterson gave Brett Favre’s New York-based attorney Daniel Koevary the heave ho last Thursday for repeatedly […] The post Brett Favre’s Lead Defense Attorney Booted By Judge In Mississippi Welfare Scandal Case appeared first on BroBible.
Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children
Construction on Mississippi's first long-term care facility for children with complex medical issues has begun more than five years after state lawmakers put over $12 million towards the project. Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children. When it’s up and running, The Alyce G. Clarke...
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