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Two people wounded in Wednesday afternoon shooting in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — A shooting wounded two people in Grenada. The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon, July 17 at an apartment complex on Gerard Street. A woman suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle and a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims went to the...
Mason Nichols to return to Swayze Field for senior season in 2025
Ole Miss baseball has been on a roll lately and have started to see some momentum head back in the right direction in recent days, following what once was a tough offseason stretch. That momentum continued Wednesday, as senior right-handed pitcher Mason Nichols announced his intentions to return to Swayze...
Storm damage reports in East Missississppi
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Wednesday afternoon several cities and towns across East Mississippi were hit with very strong scattered thunderstorms resulting in a lot of damage. There was a multi-vehicle wreck on North Hills Street, with no major injuries being reported. According to reports, a single vehicle rolled over on...
Ole Miss baseball adds third portal pitcher with Tampa transfer Alex Canney
Inside the Rebels has confirmed initial reports that Junior University of Tampa right-handed pitcher Alex Canney is the latest to join Ole Miss' 2024 transfer class. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound veteran was a 38-game starter across three seasons for the Spartans and now becomes first-year pitching coach Joel Mangrum's third transfer pitcher commitment.
Judge denies motion to enforce judgment in Dau Mabil case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Hinds County judge said the brother of Dau Mabil cannot conduct an autopsy with a certain pathologist. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April after he disappeared in Jackson in March. Dau’s wife, Karissa Bowley, and his brother, Bul Mabil, have been at odds […]
Jackson subdivision neighbors concerned about road erosion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some major concerns in a Jackson subdivision were addressed during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Brookwood Subdivision is a place where many call home, but some residents said road safety has always been a major concern. “The residents who live in that part of Brookwood won’t be able to get out. […]
Gipson Cleaners has new owners
Gipson Cleaners will re-open as Beacon Street Cleaners as early as this summer after the original owners retired in 2022 leaving the county without a dry cleaners. The new owners are Danial Zahid, Dylan Goines, and Zach Barnett. Christy Baysinger will serve as the general manager. While no precise date...
Hall paints her first mural at Old Mexico
Lake Hall, who has been painting since middle school, recently had the opportunity to paint her first mural at Old Mexico Restaurant. “I feel like it gives the whole restaurant a different and homey feeling,” Hall said. “Being able to sign my name and knowing that it’s here in my hometown is so rewarding.”
MSU faculty members recognized nationally as outstanding educators
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Two Mississippi State University faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are in the spotlight for excellence in teaching with awards from a national agricultural education organization. The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture is honoring Aswathy Rai, assistant teaching professor in the Department...
May sunset photo contest winner announced
NATCHEZ — Mary Seni has been named the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest for the month of May. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur photographers to submit their best photos of beautiful Natchez sunsets. Seni’s photo, which she calls “February,” stands out among other entries this […] The post May sunset photo contest winner announced appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Jared Ivey: Talent can only do so much to usurp the SEC's elite
Much of the conversation regarding Ole Miss' revamped 2024 defense has stemmed all the way back to that 52-17 beating at the hands of Georgia in 2023. That is ultimately the reason why Jared Ivey's defensive line went all the way from solid to elite in the matter of a couple months, with the additions of Walter Nolen, Princely Umanmielen and Chris Hardie from the nation's No. 1 transfer portal class.
Mississippi State baseball has record-setting MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft has come to an end, and it was a highly productive one for Mississippi State baseball. Mississippi State baseball with five more drafted on final day of 2024 MLB Draft. After six selections through the draft's first two days, Mississippi State had five more players hear...
Emergency medical services return to Smith County good for healthcare delivery, economy
For nearly a decade, some 14,000 Smith County residents have been without emergency medical services. Thanks to a new venture between Covington County Hospital (CCH) and South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) that could soon change. The systems are collaborating to establish Smith County Emergency Hospital, a new Rural Emergency...
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