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Mar-Jac expands into Perry County, brings new jobs and an economic impact in the millions
Mar-Jac Poultry held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new $25 million transload facility in Perry County, which will bring new jobs and streamline the company's supply chain efforts. “Our company, at the heart of who we are, takes a lot of pride in our commitment to the local...
8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game happening on Sunday
VICKSBURG, MS – Young Xecutives is about to host the most electrifying event of the summer! The Young Executives are back with their 8th Annual Back to School Celebrity Basketball Game, promising a day packed with thrills, excitement, and unforgettable memories. 📅 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024. ⏰...
Warm and humid, scattered storms this afternoon
As a stalling front slowly sags into our region by tomorrow, we’ll see a wetter pattern into the next several days. The risk of flooding rain can’t be ruled out. The rainier conditions will help keep our temperatures a little lower. Today’s high temps will still be hot as they reach the lower 90s but the heat index will “only” be about 100 to 106 which still feels quite hot so continue to use caution and remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade when participating in outdoor activities.
Assisted living facility site moves to Gluckstadt after withdrawing Livingston proposal
The Oaks, an assisted living facility initially intended for Livingston, will now begin construction in Gluckstadt following unanimous approval from the Board of Aldermen. Husband and wife duo Chad and Crystal Phillips are the developers behind The Oaks. Chad, a charge nurse and native of Madison, said he and Crystal, a real estate agent, wanted to contribute much-needed support for seniors and disabled individuals in Madison County.
Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awards $30,000 in grants to small businesses
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awarded grants to some small businesses in Biloxi to help them grow. Biloxi Mayor “FoFo” Gilich says, “These dollars that provided these small businesses are very important and they will enable them to take another step that would lead to more successful business and that’s what it’s about.”
MRA FOOTBALL COACH HERBERT DAVIS FEELS BETTER THAN HE HAS IN MANY YEARS, BACK AT FULL SPEED AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN DECEMBER, READY FOR THE 2024 FOOTBALL SEASON
Madison-Ridgeland football coach Herbert Davis is making the best of what he calls a second chance in life given to him by God. Davis had a kidney transplant on Dec. 11, which he said saved his life. “There were times that I didn’t think I was going to make it...
Tree Down on Old Hwy 27 causes Power Outage
VICKSBURG, Miss. – According to reports, a downed tree on Old Hwy 27 has caused power outages to the Oak Park area, Lee Rd, and Old Hwy 27. The Entergy Website shows, as of this writing, that the outage affects 1,173 customers. Power is expected to be restored by 11 a.m.
North Oconee baseball RHP Noah Allen makes his college decision
North Oconee baseball rising senior Noah Allen committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher re-opened his recruitment in mid-April, backing off a verbal pledge to Georgia that he made in October 2023 following the Bulldogs' coaching shift. He'll be remaining in the SEC, after receiving offers from all across the country, including the Big 12 and ACC.
Mississippi State University saves rare sea turtle
The turtle had its third successful visit for special care after a fishhook was lodged in his stomach. Toast Malone, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, has been successfully treated for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM). This turtle, among the world’s most endangered sea turtle species, received an endoscopy upon arrival where John Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM, identified and removed a fishhook from his stomach, saving his life.
College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor was a beast on the old college football game. Now he's doing it in real life. The post College football game mirrors Jackson State coach’s rebuild appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
This photo just won $500 for Mississippi woman. You could be next with monthly $500 prizes until April 2025.
With the click of her iPhone, a Mississippi woman won $500 as the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest. Mary Seni, of Natchez, was named the winner for the month of May in the monthly competition. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur...
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