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TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous
NATCHEZ — Paris Winn and Beau Bumgardner said they recently had to make a difficult and painful decision. The two own the historic home White Wings, on which a majestic 300-year-old Magnolia tree stood until Friday, May 24. White Wings is the beloved former home of the late Sallie Ballard. Her friends said that as […] The post TALE OF A TREE: Owners, arborist say historic Magnolia was unsafe and dangerous appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Multiple agencies are carrying out a manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County. According to officials, around 3 p.m., Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received information about a vehicle belonging to a missing woman from Hattiesburg located at the Wolf River Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
3 companies illegally dumped waste in Jackson's sewers. 1 has settled, but suit continues
Three companies were sued by the City of Jackson for illegally disposing millions of gallons waste into the sewer system. One has now settled, but attorneys with the city said the suit will continue. During their Tuesday meeting, the Jackson City Council voted to approve a settlement of $630,000 from...
50 years later: Vicksburg remembers fallen firefighters with memorial service
The lives of four Vicksburg firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice half a century ago were celebrated Wednesday morning through a special service at Vicksburg Fire Station No. 2. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said the now-infamous incident that began as a reported grass fire 50 years ago took the lives of Vicksburg Fire Department’s […]
First Allen A.M.E. Church unveils historic marker in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - First Allen A.M.E. Church in Laurel unveiled a historic marker Wednesday to celebrate 132 years of service. “I’m so excited because God waited for a time such as this,” said The Rev. Tracye Jasper-Monagan. Many leaders and community members gathered the oldest black church...
City leaders say crews should get go-ahead to address major North Jackson sinkhole this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders say contractors should be given the go-ahead this week to address a major sinkhole in the Rollingwood neighborhood. The announcement was made at the Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday after Rollingwood resident Michael Gray Lewis approached council members with his concerns. “There...
Four-star safety Cortez Thomas commits to Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin in 2025 class
Ole Miss football and coach Lane Kiffin received a commitment Wednesday morning for its 2025 recruiting class. Cortez Thomas, a four-star safety from Lexington, Mississippi, pledged to the Rebels with an Instagram post. He plays for Holmes County Central and picked Ole Miss over offers from Mississippi State, Kentucky, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia Tech and more. ...
New Turf For The Tigers – Dunlap Stadium will have new field, lights for football
The fan experience at South Panola Tigers football games this fall will be among the best in the nation, and certainly in the Southeast, following a summer of upgrades at Robert H. Dunlap Stadium in Batesville. Superintendent Del Phillips spearheaded the drive to modernize the storied venue that has been a major part of the […] The post New Turf For The Tigers – Dunlap Stadium will have new field, lights for football appeared first on The Panolian.
Claws for Celebration: 40th annual Crab Fest begins Thursday
The 40th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival is scheduled to run this Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6, and organizers say this year’s fest will be special for a number of reasons. “It’s kind of a special year because it’s our 40th anniversary,” event chairman...
City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County
The City of Brookhaven’s Board of Aldermen recently voted to relocate City Hall from its current location at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Government Complex. The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors on June 17 unanimously approved to offer the City a buyout of $2,745,000 under the terms of the original 1980 Interlocal Agreement that addressed the possibility […] The post City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisor, sheriff commend DA for clearing backlog
NATCHEZ — Adams County Board of Supervisors President Kevin Wilson complimented Sixth Circuit District Attorney Tim Cotton on Monday for the number of cases he is closing that have been open for several years or more. Closing those cases saves county dollars because taxpayers foot the bill for housing accused subjects until they are adjudicated. […] The post Supervisor, sheriff commend DA for clearing backlog appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
We're jamming all day long at Pearl Community Center
July 6 is Pearl Bluegrass and Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day. The Bluegrass stage show begins around 1 p.m. but jamming goes on all day long. The Bluegrass Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Admission is free to watch the stage show and to jam. The kitchen has delicious homemade food, which includes awesome pies and cakes, and the prices are very reasonable. The Pearl Cottage Bookstore opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring friends and enjoy a great day in Pearl!
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