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South Jackson residents say the city has failed them, call for more enforcement
Broken traffic lights, abandoned homes, streets strewn with trash, live telephone wires on the ground — it’s no secret in South Jackson that the neighborhood is in a state of disrepair. Residents say the city is to blame and that it has failed them for years. The Neighborhood Association of South Jackson, also known as NASJ, gathered last Thursday for a meeting at Willowood Community Center, drawing nearly 60 people. The Association, which was founded in 1979...
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC) since 1966.
Giving Back: #NoCeilings with Coach Yo Foundation Closes Summer Initiative with Three Community Events
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her #NoCeilings with Coach Yo Foundation will look to continue giving back to the Mississippi community, closing out July with three separate public events, free of charge, from July 25th-27th. July 25 at C.B. Webb. The first of those...
Mississippi Children’s Museum receives support for afterschool program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) received support from the R.V. Powers and Robert E. Lake Foundations, as the museum prepares for the fourth year of continuing the innovative afterschool program. The Launch into Learning program serves more than 100 students from Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and 30 students from Meridian Public Schools, with […]
Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera
Thieves were caught on camera Tuesday stealing donations left for St. Andrew’s Thrift Store in Brookhaven. The store, located on East Monticello Street, has a drop-off area behind the store where donors leave items for the mission. All proceeds from sales benefit St. Andrew’s Mission, which provides clothing and food items in McComb, and free […] The post Brookhaven thrift store thieves caught on camera appeared first on Daily Leader.
ABC facility moving to Canton site
CANTON — A new 400,000-square-foot warehouse for Mississippi’s liquor distribution operations is coming here, officials announced this week. Joey Deason, executive director of the Madison County Economic Development Authority, said he has been working with the Department of Revenue for about four years on the project, with the Legislature approving the additional funding needed this past session.
City signs lease with Yates at former U.S. Motors
The city of Philadelphia has entered into a lease-purchase agreement with Thompson North, a division of W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company, for the former U.S. Motors facility at 1224 Pecan Ave. La-Z-Boy Logistics was previously leasing the building as office space and for parking trucks. Under the agreement, Thompson...
Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a […] The post Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case
BROOKHAVEN — One arrest was made Tuesday in connection to a 14-year-old fugitive who allegedly shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. According to the Lincoln County Jail Docket, Taquita Cameron, 35, of Brookhaven was arrested Tuesday for obstructing justice in […] The post Woman charged with obstructing justice in teen fugitive case appeared first on Daily Leader.
DEMOLITION DAY: Dixie Bowl destroyed for Northcrest Baptist Church's expansion
The old Dixie Bowl Bowling Alley is coming down and those at the sight were saying their goodbyes to the memorable family place. Senior Pastor Wade Phillips was excited for this long-awaited day. “We have been talking about this and planning this for years now, so, to see that first...
Second Annual “We Care” Basketball and Football Clinics are held this week in Hermanville
The Second Annual We Care Basketball and Football Clinics were held this week in Hermanville, Mississippi. Supervisor Patricia Chambliss organized the events to provide a form of structured entertainment for the youth in the community. “Sports makes our lives interesting by teaching us respect, discipline, friendship, leadership, resilience, teamwork, and...
Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years
Batesville firefighters continued to monitor a commercial building fire Wednesday afternoon, almost 20 hours after the blazes were first reported. The block building was used as a warehouse for a local rental business. Fire Dept. officials will release a report later with more information about what may have caused the fire. Fire Chief Tim Taylor […] The post Commercial fire on Hwy. 51 one of largest in recent years appeared first on The Panolian.
No Promises, But Raises Are a Possibility in Kosciusko
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–The Kosciusko Mayor and Board of Alderman have just begun working on the city budget for the next fiscal year. Mayor Tim Kyle told Breezynews that raises for city workers are a possibility, though the board cannot make any promises. “That’s something that’s very important with the inflation...
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