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Kosciusko ranked the 33rd most expensive city in Mississippi for household monthly expenses
Half of a typical paycheck in Kosciusko goes to pay household bills. That’s what DOXO, an online bill-paying service, says. It’s added up what it costs for the most common monthly expenses, excluding food like mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, mobile phone and cable or satellite service. In...
Special Election happening in Maben after Alderman resigns
Alderman Robert Herd submitted his resignation on June 3. A special election will happen on August 13. Special election to be held in Maben following alderman’s resignation. A special election is set to be held in Maben following the resignation of an alderman.
Mississippi teen goes viral after he gets summer jobs for all of his friends
A group of Mississippi teens’ summer plans went viral—gaining over 10,000 likes and 5,000 shares—after one young man recruited his friends and teammates to join him in being productive and staying out of trouble. The Vicksburg Post reports that newly elected Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas J....
2024 Ole Miss basketball commit John Bol sacrificed a lot to be where he is today
A four-star commit, John Bol has the chance to be one of the most impactful players Ole Miss has recruited. As a Rebel fan, you can't help but want the best for Bol, who has an infectious personality that shines through when he speaks. Speaking to Ole Miss football defensive...
Wednesday night crash killed Columbus man
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A crash Wednesday night killed a Columbus man. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant identified the victim as Johnny Elliott, 43, of Columbus. The crash happened on 15th Street near the Mississippi University for Women campus. Elliott’s vehicle ran off the road and struck a fence...
MSU pitcher Holcombe enters transfer portal
After two seasons at Mississippi State, right-handed pitcher Colby Holcombe will play a final season elsewhere. A source confirmed that Holcombe has entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. The news was first reported by 247Sports. The former junior college All-American, Holcombe struggled to find consistency in Starkville. He had a...
Coach Gotkowski Joins Staff at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. . – The Citadel men's tennis associate coach Trevor Gotkowski is leaving his role with the Bulldogs after two seasons as he has accepted a position on the Mississippi State University men's tennis staff as an assistant coach. During his time at The Citadel, he helped lead the Bulldogs to 18 victories - eight of which were shutouts - and competed in the inaugural NIT Championships in 2023. He assisted in the development of Sebastian Kamieniecki and Hayden Shoemake into All-Southern Conference performers in each of his seasons on Head Coach Chuck Kriese 's staff. "I've been around...
Vicksburg residents showcased in Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium
Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. The following local students were showcased in this past spring’s symposium: Andy Jennings, […]
Kolton Lapa Joins USC as Men’s Golf Assistant Coach from Mississippi State
Kolton Lapa, formerly of Mississippi State, has been appointed as USC's new assistant men's golf coach, bringing successful coaching and playing experience to the program as praised by head coach Mark Hankins. Lapa led Mississippi State to set records with 43 rounds in the 60s and 119 par or better...
Judge points to Supreme Court’s Chevron overruling in decision to unravel transgender healthcare regulations
A federal judge ruled that the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Chevron doctrine means the Biden administration’s latest interpretation of Title IX cannot require Mississippi healthcare providers to perform transgender-related services. In April, the Department of Health and Human Services released regulations that penalize healthcare providers for discriminating against those seeking care on the basis of […]
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