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JPS offers extended registration for 2024-25 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced parents will have an opportunity to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. The registration event will take place on Saturday, July 20 at Kirksey Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is located at 5677 Highland Drive […]
MSU student creates design proposals for cultural campus master plan
Thirteen teams of Mississippi State students in the College of Architecture, Art and Design's innovative Collaborative Studio recently created a master plan for a hypothetical cultural campus. Billy Guevara-Gonzalez, an architecture major from Florence, served as a project designer. The plan included a freestanding museum, which would hold the university's...
DSU announces key leadership appointments
Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edwin Craft as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft brings over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
Vicksburg graduating senior receives full-ride scholarship to Ole Miss
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Graduating senior Shacaria London’s freshman year was different than she anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic shaped her high school experience like many others. “I didn’t get the high school experience that a regular freshman would,” said London. She didn’t let that deter her. London is going on to receive a full-ride scholarship […]
Jackson leaders work to address overgrown cemeteries
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson leaders are moving forward with a short-term solution to address overgrown cemeteries in the capital city. The Jackson City Council voted 4-1 to move forward with allowing PDT Logistics to maintain the cemeteries until September 2024. They agreed to pay the company no more than $75,000 for services. Mowing and […]
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.
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