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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...
Photos: Kosciusko all-star softball team honored at city hall
The 7/8U Kosciusko Softball All-Stars were honored at City Hall Tuesday night. During a meeting of the city’s board of aldermen, the players and coaches were presented a resolution recognizing the team’s first place finish in the USA/ASA North MS State Championship. Players: Charlie Burrell, Merritt Kelley, Maddie...
Engineer: Mississippi oil field waste landfill proposal lacks detail, could be hazardous and harmful to residents
An environmental engineer and water resources expert said there is reason to fear that a proposed Mississippi oil field waste landfill could be hazardous to the surrounding region and harmful to nearby residents. Adams County resident Millicent Graning, who has been outspoken about the proposed landfill at 19 Shieldsboro Lane...
Jaxson Dart is long removed from USC days. It's shown through actions more than words.
Like many others on the Ole Miss roster, Jaxson Dart's road to stardom didn't begin in Oxford. It started in a place that, ironically, his current head coach rose to stardom over in Southern California. However, nothing was ever given to Dart, despite being a former five-star recruit from the...
Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William […] The post Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Southern Miss football will make $1.9 million to play at Kentucky, pay SE Louisiana $350,000
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss football will net $1.55 million from its four nonconference games in the 2024 season, according to an open records request by the Hattiesburg American. The Golden Eagles will begin the season at Kentucky on Aug. 31 before two home games against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept....
River City town hall part 1: Flaggs, Kimble address city government, public safety
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Focus Shifts To Repairs At Courthouse
WATER VALLEY – The response to a massive flooding incident at the Water Valley courthouse has shifted from cleanup to making repairs. After a week of using heaters, dehumidifiers and fans to remove water and moisture from the building, the focus is now on fixing portions of the building that were damaged. The flooding occurred late on July 4 or during the early morning hours on July 5 when a second-floor waterline detached from a fitting, dumping thousands of gallons of water into the historic building.
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Truck hauling pigs overturns on busy street
SELMER, Tenn. — First responders worked a disturbing scene in Selmer Wednesday morning. A truck hauling a load of pigs could be seen flipped on its side near the intersection of Highway 64 and Mulberry Avenue. The incident drew a response from both the Selmer Fire and Police departments.
MDAC offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is offering a cost-share program for Mississippi organic producers and handlers. This is for producers and handlers who are receiving certification or continuation of certification by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited certifying agent. Funding is […]
Woman wanted in Colorado captured in Mississippi
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A fugitive from Colorado was recently captured in Mississippi. George County deputies said Danielle Compton was arrested on Sunday, July 14. She was wanted for escape (failure to comply with community corrections). Compton is being held at the George County Regional Jail on no bond.
Is corporal punishment still legal in Mississippi schools?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A controversial practice to discipline children in school is still widely used in Mississippi According to the National Education Association, corporal punishment in school is legal in 17 states, including Mississippi. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Mississippi is the national leader in the use of corporal […]
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