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JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. The agreement was approved on Tuesday, July 30 during a special meeting for the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). JSU will lease rooms from […]
Two Hartfield Academy grads could have instant impact for Southern Miss football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two Hartfield Academy graduates could make an instant impact for Southern Miss football during the upcoming 2024 season, according to head coach Will Hall. Linebacker Chris Jones and Tight End Reed Jesiolowski were key in leading Hartfield to its first-ever state championship in football in the...
Former Rankin County Coroner Jimmy Roberts dies
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Former Rankin County Coroner Jimmy Roberts has died. Leaders with the City of Pearl said Roberts served Rankin County for more than 30 years. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Jimmy Roberts’ legacy will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him,” Pearl officials […]
Coach Herbert Davis ready for the upcoming season
It’s a little different this season for ball coach, Herbert Davis who is just happy to be alive and feeling good this season. Right before the season last year Coach Davis had a medical issue that almost cost him his life. He missed the start of the season and had to work his way back […]
Paul Finebaum Reveals What Will Cause Lane Kiffin To 'Look Elsewhere'
This upcoming season has the potential to be significant for several coaches who are believed to be on the hot seat. It also has the potential to be important for a few coaches who have come close to making a breakthrough but have not achieved it yet. Lane Kiffin is one of those coaches. Kiffin has ...
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store
The Pearl River County SPCA and Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to mark the opening of the expanded HOPE Thrift Store at 245 Frontage Rd. The new building spans 3,750 square feet. HOPE Thrift Store initially opened in September 2023 at 601 W Canal. Following its success, a […] The post Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Expansion of HOPE Thrift Store appeared first on Picayune Item.
Grind to Glory: Grenada looks to return to championship game and finish
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — The Grenada Chargers made it to the 6A state championship game in 2023 but lost to West Jones. This year’s goal is pretty simple: win the final game. Michael Fair is entering his second year as head coach. “To be honest with you, it’s...
Mississippi's capital city is catching up on paying overdue bills, mayor says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city has been working to pay a stack of overdue bills the past few months. The city has paid $9 million since January, reducing the number of outstanding invoices from 470 to 180, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said at a news conference Monday, WLBT-TV reported. The amount due has decreased from more than $9.7 million to $703,000, said Lumumba, a Democrat who has been mayor since July 2017. “There is a great deal of work still underway. But to be able to reduce that in a sizable way is proof of concept of what we’re working on,” he said. “It’s proof that this work is not only being successful within our departments but we’re headed in the right direction.”
25 teams in 25 day: Picayune Maroon Tide
Picayune and the Maroon Tide are coming into the 2024 season after graduating one of, if not the most, talented senior class in the state. Power five level players moving on to the next level. But if you ask head coach Cody Stogner, this year’s group is looking to make a name for themselves.
New Albany superintendent sets expectations for school year
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — Tony Cook is almost a month into his new job in the New Albany School District. The school district named Cook its new superintendent in May, and he officially took over on July 1. The longtime educator previously held the same position in Amory...
Recent violence prompts Salvation Army to make changes at Mississippi campus
After recent incidents of violence, the Salvation Army has decided that it will close one of its Mississippi campuses and serve daily meals to-go on the weekends. The Tupelo branch posted an announcement about the weekend changes on Facebook on Friday. “Due to some violence and property destruction that happened...
Successful “Pack the Backpack” campaign benefits local students
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - WTOK partnered with Wendy’s over the last month for our first “Pack the Backpack” campaign. On Monday, WTOK delivered school supplies and backpacks to the United Way of East Mississippi to be delivered to children in area schools. During the month of July, our viewers responded generously by donating at the Wendy’s locations in Lauderdale and Neshoba counties.
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