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‘He had a heart of gold’: Family mourns passing of Heidelberg mayor
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WHLT) – The family of Heidelberg Mayor David Taylor II is remembering his legacy as a father, educator and mayor after he passed away. Taylor passed away on Saturday, July 13. His wife and daughter said he was a loving husband and father of two. “His drive was making sure everyone was okay. […]
Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform
BROOKHAVEN — The former Shipps Flower Shop is seeing some major work done to the exterior. Residents may have noticed a change to the front of the shop at 609 US51 S in Brookhaven. Last year, a banner was displayed outside the business stating intentions to open Roadside BBQ/Wine and Spirits. The building is now […] The post Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform appeared first on Daily Leader.
Starkville teachers and students prepare for late-July start of school
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Starkville students and teachers are preparing for the start of a new school year. The Starkville Oktibbeha School District is different from most school districts in Mississippi. It’s on a modified academic calendar, which provides teachers and students with more breaks throughout the school year....
Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program
A chapter of Trail Life USA has begun in Summit through New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to mold boys into self-confident, courageous men of high moral character who will be good citizens and effective leaders. While the Troop enjoys outdoor adventure, […] The post Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Key pitcher announces return to Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another vital member of the Ole Miss baseball pitching staff has announced that he will return to the Rebels for a fourth season. This after Pearl native and eventual Friday night start at the latter end of the 2024 season Riley Maddox announced that he would be staying in Oxford for 2025.
Starkville creates own panhandling ordinance after Tupelo
Www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-17 18:39:00. SUMMARY: Starkville, Mississippi, is addressing panhandling with a new ordinance inspired by a Tupelo code. Residents and visitors have reported being approached by panhandlers, some of whom have been described as aggressive. The city aims to provide a structured approach for both those seeking assistance and the public. Mayor Lynn Spruill indicated that this ordinance will help manage concerns about aggressive behavior. Public hearings will be held at the next two board meetings for community input, after which the Board of Aldermen will make a decision. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 6.
Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take”. If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.
Laurel considering Social Security for city employees
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is taking steps to allow firefighters and police officers to decide if they want to contribute part of their paychecks to Social Security. Right now, those employees aren’t paying into social security. The city council moved forward this week by asking...
Center Hill Lake To Host Wakeboarding Event
Center Hill Lake will play host to a wakeboarding competition that brings some of the nation’s best to the Upper Cumberland this weekend. The water sport features riders towed by a motorboat across its wake allowing the rider to perform aerial maneuvers. Pates Ford Media Manager Jeff Eslick said the best wakeboarders are some of the best athletes in the world.
Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets
For nearly 20 years, Anjerrica Lee, of Prentiss, has dreamed of becoming a mom. At age 14, she was told that the odds were slim after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. But April 19, Lee’s dream came true, and she gave birth to not only one miracle baby but three. “It was […] The post Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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