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Vicious Biscuit bringing breakfast revolution to Mississippi
Mississippi diners are about to get breakfast with a bite. Since 2017, Vicious Biscuit has been revolutionizing brunch one biscuit at a time. And now the revolution is coming to the Magnolia State. The Southeast’s hottest fast-casual breakfast has announced its newest partners, Cliff and Hunter Russum, who will bring...
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.
Mississippi schools to share nearly $240 million more in education funding this fiscal year
Starting July 1, a new funding formula went into effect for Mississippi’s K-12 public education system. Some school districts will receive millions in additional funding under the new formula that replaces the former Mississippi Adequate Education Program, or MAEP. The idea for the new funding structure, called the Mississippi...
6 Mississippi Lottery players share thousands in Cash 4 game – More than $63,000 in winnings announced
July 12 was a lucky day for at least six Mississippi Lottery players. Mississippi Lottery officials announced on Tuesday more than $31,000 in winnings to players in the July 12 evening Cash 4 game. The winning numbers for the July 12 evening drawing in the Cash 4 game were :...
Pacesetter Gallery celebrates Mississippi artists
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. Keri Davis opened the gallery in Flowood. She dedicates her time and energy to supporting Mississippi artists, making art, and growing cultural arts in her community. Growing up in South Texas, Keri Davis spent a lot of time in her grandmother’s art...
Mississippi Republicans support Trump nomination
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Republican National Convention (RNC) has been a celebration for most of the week as former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance received the official nomination from the party. Following last week’s assassination attempt on Trump, Mississippi Republicans said the party is as united as ever. “We really […]
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....
Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon cleared of DUI charge in Alabama
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Bay St. Louis police, firefighters celebrate National Hot Dog Day with hot dog eating contest
BAT ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - First responders in Bay St. Louis celebrated National Hot Dog Day at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Wednesday. There was also competition in the air as several firefighters and Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz took part in a hot dog eating contest. The chief took the win after being the only competitor to eat all four hot dog buns in under two minutes.
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft.
For young Konnor Griffin, MLB Draft night could not have gone much better. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Tadlock elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the MAC
Tony Tadlock has been elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. This will be his second consecutive term. Tadlock, who is entering his eighth year as Raymond High School’s Head Basketball Coach, currently has a record of 192 wins and 41 losses. Under Tadlock’s leadership, the Rangers have played for seven straight state championships where they won a total of four, including the 2024 State Title. Tadlock also won a championship in 2017 which was his last season at Meridian High School.
Cross Gates neighborhood in Slidell no longer under water, for now
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Most of St. Tammany was spared from Thursday’s (July 18) severe storms, but heavy rain and ongoing drainage issues left one neighborhood underwater. The parish’s director of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Clint Ory, said the Cross Gates neighborhood on the east side of Slidell was the only place in St. Tammany to report significant street flooding.
Two families homeless after blaze at Jourdan River Shores
The Kiln Volunteer Fire Department battled a blaze at Jourdan River Shores for more than six hours on Monday — two firefighters suffered from apparent heat exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported. “Today is a very sad day in (Jourdan River Shores),” Rita Renfro Myers wrote on social...
Developers of ‘retro’ rehabbed Driftwood Motel celebrate grand opening
Developers of the new and improved Driftwood Motel on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis on Monday celebrated the historic inn’s grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Hancock Chamber. “I want to thank everybody for being here,” Eugene Schmitt of SVN Urban Properties, which purchased...
Pearl River-area Recreation District's former secretary arrested for theft
The former secretary of a local recreation district has been arrested after stealing more than $25,000 from the district. Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Financial Crimes Division were notified in January by board members of the Pearl River-based St. Tammany Recreation District 7 concerning the possibility of missing funds in the district’s account.
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