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Hot Off The Press, Chamber’s Carnival Program Offered At Local Businesses
Get ready to dive into the excitement of the 54th Watermelon Carnival with this year’s special program, now on sale! This edition is packed with engaging content that celebrates the spirit of Water Valley and the cherished traditions of the carnival. Discover the fascinating journey of Dr. Andy Jones,...
Stuff the Bus this Saturday – JA members will be at Rose’s parking lot
The Junior Auxiliary of Batesville will hold its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive Saturday, July 27, in the parking lot of Rose’s department store. Donations of supplies can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon and will benefit students in the South Panola School district needing school supplies and hygiene products. Items […] The post Stuff the Bus this Saturday – JA members will be at Rose’s parking lot appeared first on The Panolian.
Courthouse tirade gets prison sentence nearly tripled
WEST POINT – A West Point man discovered the high price of “acting a fool” within earshot of a circuit judge. Just moments after being sentenced to serve 25 years for attempted murder and attempted kidnapping last week, Amonty Young was called back before Circuit Judge James Kitchens and sentenced to 70 years in prison. Young, 37, of West Point, was accused of stabbing a woman, trying to ...
Dancing in the Park sees 15th successful year
Kayla Gilmore hosted the 15th anniversary of Dancing in the Park on Saturday, July 20, at Fire Station Park. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dancing in the Park, a free family-friendly festival, featured a wide range of performances from both local and national dance troupes. The festival, initiated by Gilmore, aimed to give back to the arts community of Starkville and to honor the memory of her sister, niece, brother, friend, and another niece, all of whom had passed away.
FTC: Mississippians were scammed out of tens of millions of dollars last year
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal agency that investigates scammers and fraudsters is bringing attention to the problem in Mississippi. The Federal Trade Commission says Mississippians lost tens of millions of dollars last year to scammers. The FTC held a conference Wednesday in Jackson to engage with ethnic media organizations across the state and consumer advocates to shine a spotlight on scams that target communities of color.
Coast businesses host “Halfway to Geaux” as runners train for this year’s marathon
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - To mark the halfway point to this year’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, FRESHJUNKIE Racing partnered with Fly Llama Brewing Company to host the “Halfway to Geaux” event on Tuesday. Organizers said they appreciate how tough it is for runners to stay motivated throughout...
Podcast: A slow time in the world of sports?
Podcast: Mississippi’s big night at the MLB Draft. 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.
Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Police confirmed the shooting – which took place on Monument Drive – stemmed from a domestic situation and left one person injured. The person was taken to the hospital and is...
Lincoln Riley voices support for Mike Leach's HOF candidacy during Big Ten Media Days
Lincoln Riley has entered the fray of voices calling for action related to the Hall of Fame candidacy of the late Mike Leach. A longtime head coach and an innovator renowned for his air raid offense, Leach tragically passed away in 2022 while serving as the head coach at Mississippi State. While most coaches and fans of the sport recognize Leach is an iconic figure worthy of enshrinement, his career winning percentage checks in just shy of the .600 mark needed for eligibility to be added to the College Football HOF.
Mississippi man identified as gunshot victim found in car that crashed into back of Georgia house
A Mississippi man died after police found him inside a car that crashed into the back of a house in Georgia this weekend. WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that Shontae Pratt, 36, of Houston, Mississippi, was identified as the man inside a car that crashed into a Hall County house by Oakwood, Georgia, police.
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