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South Jackson Neighborhood Association demands code enforcement amid blight
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Long-time homeowners in South Jackson are fighting property decline they say they’ve witnessed as their property value decreases. Those maintaining their homes accuse the city of not doing its part to improve their communities. They are demanding action. One of three vacant houses beside each...
Jackson VA employee comments on Trump’s attempted assassination, removed from his position
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An employee of the Jackson VA took to social media to voice his opinion on former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Rayford Ellis said, “Somebody tried to make American Great at that orange45 rally huh? Orange clown down 911.”
VWSD board approves clear bag policy for all athletic events
Fans attending Vicksburg Warren School District athletic events will need a new fashion accessory this year. At its monthly meeting on Thursday the VWSD Board of Trustees approved a clear bag policy for sporting events beginning in August. The policy was approved by a 5-0 vote. Under the policy, any bags brought into the stadium […]
Photos: 2nd annual Mississippi Sportscasters Kickoff Gathering
Boswell Media Sports commentators Breck Riley (Kosciusko/Holmes CC) and Phillip Palmertree (Leake Academy) attended the 2nd annual Sportscasters Kickoff Gathering Thursday at the WFCA Radio Lounge on the campus of French Camp Academy. Broadcasters from all across the state were in attendance for panel discussions, meet and greets, and more.
Two Mississippi women severely injured in shooting, suspect on the loose
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - Two women are left with severe injuries after LaDamian Dewanqez White, 16, repeatedly shot them. According to the Brookhaven Police Department, officers were dispatched to Ozark Lane on a shots fired call. When officers arrived, two women who had been struck by multiple rounds were discovered.
Lamar County Schools will return to class next week
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Lamar County students will return to class next week. The school district is busy making upgrades to several school campuses and preparing for incoming students. The first day of school will be July 23, 2024. “We enjoy the hustle and bustle of being able to reunite after the summer break. […]
Teen aims to be Mississippi’s next pro golfer
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A young golfer in Madison County aims to be the next pro golfer from Mississippi. “When I won the Randy Watkins Junior Tournament out here last year, first day I shot my personal best of 71. And then I get to the clubhouse, I’m like, I’m down to stroke. So, […]
Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit
NATCHEZ — Jim Kates, who served as a civil rights worker in Natchez in 1965, will return to the city on Monday, July 22, to talk about his experience in the Natchez movement. The film, “Black Natchez” (1967), will be shown during his visit. Kates’ event, “An Evening with Jim Kates: Reflections from a Veteran […] The post Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday
NATCHEZ – On Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi author and Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, who wrote “Jesus Christ Superstar,” plans a meet and greet to introduce his new book, “Jesus Christ Superstar, Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon.” The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Big Muddy Inn, 411 N. Commerce St., […] The post Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Judge restores Heather Wyatt’s social media accounts, wants child welfare investigation
The judge wants an investigation into the welfare of Heather Wyatt’s two children and also four teenage girls accused of bullying her daughter Aubreigh Wyatt into suicide, all Ocean Springs residents.
Historic building collapsed overnight in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — An overnight storm caused part of a building to collapse in Grenada. The two-story building is located on the Square. The storm caused the entire front of the building to fall, scattering hundreds of bricks into the street. Locals told WTVA reporter Chris Nalls that...
Lincoln County paving projects moving along
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes said paving projects were well on their way to being completed in a timely manner. He added Joe Magee Construction was making progress on replacement of a bridge on Auburn Road. Dickerson and Bowen spent two days this week working on paving projects in Brookhaven before going back out […] The post Lincoln County paving projects moving along appeared first on Daily Leader.
City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers
Tuesday night’s Picayune City Council meeting recognized several individuals for their contributions and achievements. Councilmember Anna Turnage was absent from the meeting. Janet Guidry, the Fire Station Secretary, was honored for her 32 years and 10 months of service to Picayune. Guidry noted that she was the first secretary for the fire department and helped […] The post City Council Meeting Recognizes Longtime Employee and Local Achievers appeared first on Picayune Item.
Local resturants pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Three local restaurants passed recent health inspections. The Mississippi Department of Health reported the passing grades in an online database. Enterprise Drive In, located at 1643 MS-583, earned an “A” rating for the first time under new ownership. It will reopen on July 24 and be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. […] The post Local resturants pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
The eyebrows have it — Frida Fest draws a crowd
A huge crowd of people with flowers in their hair and drawn-on uni-brows packed into the 100 block of South Second Street in Bay St. Louis on Saturday for the seventh annual “Frida Fest.”. “I think it went great,” festival organizer Alicein Schwabacher, owner of the Mockingbird Cafe, said....
Apartments with past-due water bills tied to man accused of stealing tenants’ water payments in Indiana
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An apartment complex that recently had its water shut off for nonpayment in Jackson is owned by the same man facing charges for embezzling some $1.7 million in renters’ water payments in Indiana. Earlier this month, JXN Water temporarily suspended water service for the Gardenside...
Connie’s Chicken is now open
While hardly a secret any longer, Connie’s Chicken in Oxford is now open. The popular chicken restaurant had a soft opening on Wednesday for family and friends, giving away free chicken. Traffic was lined up out of the parking lot and onto West Jackson Avenue for most of the afternoon and evening hours. On Thursday, […] The post Connie’s Chicken is now open appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ridgeland designates pecan as official tree of city
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Ridgeland recently designated the pecan as the official tree of Ridgeland in honor of the city’s 125th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 16, during the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, the anniversary planning committee commemorated the occasion, which included the reading and signing of the resolution. The pecan was […]
Lane Kiffin Humiliates Paul Finebaum In Epic Roast At SEC Media Days
It’s no secret that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and college football analyst Paul Finebaum don’t like each other. So when the two spoke with one another on the SEC Network at SEC Media Days about the role Finebaum allegedly played in Kiffin getting fired as head coach at USC, there was zero ...
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