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Ole Miss Rebels: NCAA 25 Player Rankings Revealed
The Ole Miss Rebels are projected to be one of the Top 10 teams in college football before the start of the 2024 season. A season ago, Ole Miss finished with an 11-2 record and will have high expectations entering the 2024 season. With the expanded playoff field this season,...
Ole Miss players share thoughts on Auburn OC Derrick Nix
Auburn football hired former Ole Miss wide receivers coach Derrick Nix to serve as the program’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach in January. Nix steps into the role following the departure of Philip Montgomery after one season on the Plains. Nix joins Auburn’s staff after a successful 16-year...
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: Mayor and Board of Aldermen July 16th Meeting and Minutes
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a Recess Meeting on July 16, 2024 starting at 6 PM at City Hall. There will be a announcement in recognition of National Parks & Recreation Month with a Proclamation by the Mayor and Board. . This year's theme for National Parks and...
Ole Miss quarterback says Jalen Milroe ‘will be a baller’ for Alabama this season
He does not have to play against Alabama in the fall, but he knows how good Jalen Milroe will be. Jaxson Dart, a senior quarterback at the University of Mississippi, was in the same recruiting cycle as Milroe. The Utah native and former four-star started his playing career at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2021 before transferring to Ole Miss.
Beau Rivage donates 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is doing what it can to give back by donating 20,000 hygiene kits to eight local nonprofits along the coastal area. Including essentials like shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion, this initiative stemmed from Beau Rivage’s transition to larger refillable containers.
Hattiesburg to host Downtown Summer Games
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games, downtown Hattiesburg businesses and attractions will hold the Downtown Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. Competitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the games, which will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as the Hobby Horse Obstacle Race, Pin the Pepperoni […]
Years of service: City of Vicksburg recognizes 7 employees for combined 57 years
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. during Monday’s regular meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized city employees for their years of service. Honored on Monday were Vicksburg Police Department’s Danielle Williams and Torin Nailor, each for 10 years of service; Vicksburg Police Department employee Anedra Jones and water department employee Victor Parson, […]
Adams County supervisors approve needs assessment for jail
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved funding for a needs assessment exploring the county jail. The Natchez Democrat reported Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten requested the supervisors to fund a $68,760 needs assessment for the jail. The supervisors approved the funds in a 4-1 vote on Monday, July 15. The […]
Contractors beginning work on North Jackson sinkhole, one week after 3 On Your Side report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents say contractors have started preliminary work repairing a major sinkhole in North Jackson, a week after a WLBT report. Michael Gray-Lewis said crews with Delta Constructors were on Yucca Drive Tuesday morning, where they were beginning the initial work to repair a sinkhole there. Gray-Lewis...
Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference
BROOKHAVEN — Falana McDaniel turned the tragic death of her son Mikeil McDaniel into an opportunity to make a positive difference. Her charity Mikeil D’s Hope Foundation was started to support the education of K-12 students. One of her programs is the Adopt-A-School program which provides necessary learning materials to support students who may not […] The post Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference appeared first on Daily Leader.
2 people hospitalized after shooting, Gulfport PD says
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Two people are in the hospital after a Tuesday evening shooting. According to Gulfport Police, the shooting happened at the Riverchase Apartments on Highland Avenue around 5:38 p.m. GPD says a male and a female were both taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female...
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
King Solomon Baptist Church to Host Homecoming Celebration this Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – King Solomon Baptist Church will hold their Homecoming Celebration this weekend beginning on Friday, July 19. Friday and Saturday, the Church will be host to a Garage Sale and other events. On Sunday, after the 8 a.m. Homecoming Service, the church will serve brunch. In the...
JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South receives proclamation and resolution
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders recognized the Sonic Boom of the South in a major way. During a press conference on Monday, The Boom received a proclamation and resolution from city leaders and Jackson Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba. This comes after JSU announced that the Sonic Boom of...
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
Madison native Niko Mazza selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison native Niko Mazza was the first Golden Eagle taken off the board in the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, an MRA grad, enjoyed a career-best season on the mound, beginning the year as the Friday night ace for USM and solidifying himself in the starting rotation throughout the season.
Former wide receiver dismissed by Ole Miss handling business on and off the field
Wide receiver Chris Marshall lasted four months with the Ole Miss program in 2023, being dismissed for violation of team rules. Marshall had previously been part of the 2022 recruiting class at Texas A&M. According to the on3 Industry Rankings, Chris Marshall was ranked the No. 3 wide receiver and...
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