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Nation’s Best Enters Mississippi, Hits 60 Stores With Latest Acquisition
With its acquisition of Huntington Lumber & Supply Co. in Hazlehurst, Nation’s Best enters Mississippi and adds to its growing network of stores across the U.S., bringing its total location count to 60. “Huntington Lumber & Supply is very much in line with the type of home improvement stores...
MHP enters 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing in the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), MHP’s new Ford Mustang has been entered into the 2024 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Click here to cast your vote. Voting will end on […]
T-Shirt Sales For I’m So WV Event Start Friday
T-shirt sales for the I’m So Water Valley Event will start Friday and continue through August 17. The cost of the shirts starts at $12 for toddler and youth sizes. Adult sizes small through extra large cost $15 and adult sizes 2x through 5x cost $18. I’m So Water...
Columbus Place developers request takeover of city street section
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The facelift on the former Leigh Mall continues, and now developers have some more room to grow. Hull Properties, which bought the historic Columbus retail center and has since dubbed it Columbus Place, recently went to the Columbus City Council with a request to take over a section of a city street that sits between Highway 45 and the shopping center.
JSU to host “Give the Boom Their Roses Day”
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba recently honored Jackson State University’s (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South. The City of Jackson presented a resolution supporting the band’s participation in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, proclaiming July 19, 2024, as the official “Give the Boom Their Roses Day.” “We’re representing not […]
New memorial jersey at Perry Central honors late football star Alec Knight
NEW AUGUSTA, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry Central High School football player will wear a new number on his jersey this year in honor of a former Perry Central star athlete who died 17 years ago. That athlete’s number has not been worn on the football field since his death....
New teachers in Aberdeen get called to Bulldawg League
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-16 20:54:09. SUMMARY: Aberdeen, Miss. (WCBI) – The Aberdeen School District hosted a New Teacher Orientation with a twist by introducing their new educators “draft” style in the Bulldawg League. Principals called up 11 new teachers to join their teams, emphasizing a fun and team-oriented approach to the coming school year. Superintendent Dr. Andrea Pastchal-Smith highlighted the importance of community support for a successful academic term. The new school year begins on July 30 for faculty and staff, with students returning on August 2. The event underscored the district's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment.
Kid’s Cooking Class at Catfish Row on July 20
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Catfish Row’s Summer Chef series continues this weekend with a Kid’s Cooking Class this Saturday, July 20 beginning at 10 a.m. with Ali Hopson and Francine Nossor. The theme for this Saturday’s event is “Eat the Rainbow”. “Bring your little chefs...
Five-star 2026 quarterback Ryder Lyons to visit Ole Miss and three other SEC schools this month
Ole Miss's future at quarterback after Jaxson Dart looks healthy, with a talented set of young players on the roster. Head coach Lane Kiffin is looking to keep that line of talent by recruiting the 2026 class of signal callers. He will have an elite talent from California on campus this month.
Autopsy shows Mississippi teen died from blunt-force trauma
LELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – An autopsy report has been released for the 17-year-old who was allegedly hit by a Leland patrol car and later died at a hospital. According to Attorney Ben Crump, the autopsy showed that Kadarius Smith’s death was caused by blunt-force trauma. Crump said Smith was hit by the patrol car in the […]
Ocean Springs looking to add pirate, Native American historical landmarks in city
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday evening to consider adding historical landmarks in the city for two figures who played a role in shaping the Gulf Coast. The two figures are Laurens de Graaf and Jean Baptiste Baudreau II. De Graff was the...
Longleaf one reason to burn
BROOKHAVEN — Part of the United States Forest Service mission in Mississippi is to transition the forestland from loblolly pines to longleaf pines. It is one of several reasons the Homochitto National Forest burns. Homochitto District Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said the areas longleaf is found in is typically on ridge tops with grasses. […] The post Longleaf one reason to burn appeared first on Daily Leader.
Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is the fifth busiest individual library branch in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Library Commission. “When we get that report again, I would not be surprised if we are pushed up to third busiest,” said Lori Barnes, director of the First Regional Library, which is the umbrella system […] The post Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
15,000 Families at Risk: Mississippi Water Assistance Program Entangled in Legal Battle Over Confidentiality and Affordability!
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Water Assistance for Jackson’s SNAP Recipients Privacy Concerns and Court Orders: The Debate Over Access to SNAP Recipient Names According to Clarion Ledger, in Jackson, Mississippi a heated legal battle has erupted involving JXN Water, state agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice over a pioneering water assistance initiative aimed at the […]
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