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City of Petal to request extension on 3-percent restaurant, bar tax
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s lot of fun to get into in Petal, thanks to its three-percent sales tax on restaurants, bars and lodging. The city hopes the state Legislature will extend that tax beyond its sunset date of July 1, 2025. “We made a request to (state) Rep....
Two critically injured in Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police said two men were critically injured during a shooting Friday night. Police responded to the 3100 block of Hardy Street around 11:00 p.m. on August 23. When officers arrived at the location, they discovered a wrecked passenger vehicle with two men inside. They were both being treated by paramedics. […]
Tupelo receiver Darden is all business
Tyreke Darden is still in high school, but he comports himself in a most professional manner. The Tupelo senior is not the kind of wide receiver who demands the ball and pouts when he doesn’t get it. He’s not a showman. His ego is not fragile. “Tyreke is going to do what Tyreke does,” Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin said. “Tyreke is a business-type kid. He’s straightforward, he’s transparent.” ...
Cordell Upshaw now coaching at Northeast Mississippi
BOONEVILLE, MS -- The next stop for Cordell Upshaw on his pilgrimage across the Southeast is with the Northeast Mississippi Community College football team. Upshaw joins the Tigers’ staff to work with their defensive linemen. He boasts a combined two decades of experience at the collegiate level between his time as a coach and a student-athlete.
Crews repairing gas leak in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Technicians with Atmos Energy are repairing a gas leak along Earle Street, a day after a natural gas pipeline was damaged. Bobby Morgan, vice president for Public Affairs with Atmos’ Mississippi Division, said the line was ruptured Thursday night by a construction crew working near the 550 block.
Clifton looks to build off breakout sophomore season
Shannon wide receiver Dagarrious Clifton has a gift. “He’s a very unique receiver with a unique set of skills,” Shannon head coach Ken Topps said. “It almost seems like when a ball is in the air, he’s going to go get it. He’s one of those playmaker-type guys that you can always count on to come down with the catch. You can always count on him to be where he’s supposed to be.” Clifton burst ...
HSFT Stop #54: New Hope
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — After New Hope football went 0-10 last season, it was time for a change. The school brought in former Amory and Petal head coach Allen Glenn to lead the Trojans. Glenn is from Amory, so he said he was excited to be back in North...
Clarkco State Park finishes cabin renovations
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clarkco State Park has officially opened their newly renovated cabins. Thanks to state legislators, Mississippi State Parks are getting funding for upgrades. Clarkco has recently updated six cabins. The new cabins have a queen bed, a sleeper couch, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to...
Pair of local businesses pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Two, yes two businesses passed health inspections in the past week according to the Mississippi Department of Health. Restaurant inspections are published in an online database on the MSDH website. One of those businesses is Kings Daughter Medical Center, specifically, the coffeeshop at the hospital. It earned an “A” rating for the ninth […] The post Pair of local businesses pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: #8
8 as in… boy do we have a couple of wishful thinking passing combinations today, with one quarterback and two receivers; none playing together. Oh, well. Beginning with the thrower, 8 was the number for Dave Marler, the quarterback/kicker of 1977-78 and among the most versatile Bulldogs of any modern era. He was also a transfer, having begun his career at Mississippi College for two seasons. The Forest, Miss., native promoted himself to State and found his initial niche just booting the ball.
Vardaman and South Pontotoc ends in scoreless stalemate
SOUTH PONTOTOC – There’s an old adage about defenses being ahead of offenses in the preseason, and that held true Friday night at South Pontotoc. Vardaman and the Cougars both failed to find the end zone in a 0-0 tie in a jamboree game. However, the two teams only played one quarter. “It’s a starting point, we’ve got a lot to work on,” Vardaman head coach Brennan Pugh said. “Defensively, I ...
PRCC announces new scholarship to support single parents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Pearl River Community College (PRCC) Development Foundation announced the Build Better Scholarship, made possible by a $5,000 contribution from the Ford Foundation. Officials said this scholarship, specifically designed to support single parents or children of single parents, will be awarded to a deserving student this fall. “The PRCC Foundation is […]
Biloxi’s Katrina infrastructure repair ongoing, but nearing completion, 19 years later
Hurricane Katrina may have been nearly 19 years ago, but cities are still recovering from its destruction. I spoke with Mayor FoFo Gilich about Biloxi’s Hurricane Katrina infrastructure repair program to see the progress they’ve made since 2005. Katrina’s impact was felt even underground. The hurricane severely damaged...
La Rebels open 2024 Football Season playing JA Raiders
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Jackson Academy to play the 6A Raiders in the opening game of the 2024 football season. The Raiders were up by 7 points after the opening quarter and had a 4 point lead at halftime, leading the Rebels 14-10. The 3rd quarter was a defensive battle with the only points scored being a field goal by the raiders to to take a 17-10 lead into the final quarter. Both teams would score a pair of touchdowns in 4th quarter but Leake would fall short to the Raiders by 8 points, 31-23. The Rebels return to Madden to take on Starkville Academy next Friday night on Cruisin 98 and Boswell Media Sports will bring you play by play coverage beginning with the pre-game show at 6:10pm with kickoff at 7:00pm.
A Fresh Start: Pass Christian High Embraces “New Horizons” Theme
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — As students at Pass Christian High School return for an exciting new academic year, they are greeted with the uplifting theme of “Pass High in Paradise,” aligned with the overarching district theme of “New Horizons.” The school kicked off the year with an energetic pep rally that brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate their commitment to excellence and community spirit.
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