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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.
Salvation Army to host 2024 Back 2 School Bash
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – The Salvation Army of Jackson will partner with Together We Care and The Bee Inspired Foundation to host a Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, July 20. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 570 E. Beasley Road in Jackson “We are thrilled to host our Back […]
Southern Miss star pitcher Niko Mazza, signee DJ Layton plan to sign MLB contracts
Southern Miss baseball signee DJ Layton will sign with the Baltimore Orioles, he told the Hattiesburg American Wednesday. Starting pitcher Niko Mazza intends to sign with the San Francisco Giants, he said on the "SuperTalk Eagle Hour" radio show. Layton, a shortstop from South Carolina, was picked by the Orioles on Monday in...
Former Southern Miss football player retires from NFL playing career
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Southern Miss football player and Las Vegas Raider has announced his retirement from football. Jalen Richard made the announcement on Wednesday via his Instagram account. “Some doors close on themselves and we become locked out while God holds the key,” a portion of his...
Shots fired, two in custody in Germantown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and a juvenile are in custody after a Germantown Police officer heard shots fired near an apartment complex Thursday. Police say the officer was completing a traffic stop at 1:40 p.m. near Wolf River Boulevard and Miller Farms Road when he heard gunfire, then saw two people running toward The […]
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire
BUDE — A map with burn blocks marked out is tacked to a bulletin board in Trey Bolt’s office. He is the Fire Management Officer for the Homochitto National Forest. Bolt works in tandem with the HNF District Ranger Shaun Williamson, Mississippi Forestry Commission and local agencies to complete thousands of acres of prescribed fire each […] The post Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Zach Williams’ “A Hundred Highways” Tour Stops in Mississippi
Ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2024-07-17 10:37:00. SUMMARY: Christian singer Zach Williams is on his “A Hundred Highways” tour, with a stop in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 19, 2024. Williams, originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, began his solo career in 2016 after leaving his band “Zach Williams and the Reformation.” He won his first Grammy in 2017 for his debut solo album “Chain Breaker.” Overcoming personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, his music often reflects his journey towards faith and redemption. Notable songs include “Less Like Me” and a collaboration with Dolly Parton, “Lookin' for You.” His music aims to uplift others and connect them with God.
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