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MDAH returns 95 Native American remains to Chickasaw Nation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) repatriated the remains of 95 Native American Ancestors and 1,500 lots of funerary objects to the Chickasaw Nation from sites across northern Mississippi. “We continue to work closely with Tribal representatives and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation ACT (NAGPRA) in our […]
Lucedale man killed in one-vehicle crash
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Lucedale man was killed during a one-vehicle crash in George County. George County deputies said the crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 in the 1200 block of CCC Road. Investigators said the driver, 24-year-old River Johnson, died at the scene. George County deputies are investigating […]
Joe Hudson’s Acquires Three New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center has announced the addition of three new locations to its network: Goad’s Body Shop in Lexington, Va.; Terex Auto Body in Austin, Texas; and Burchfield’s Body Shop in Columbus, Miss. This strategic expansion underscores Joe Hudson’s commitment to broadening its reach and enhancing service excellence across key markets.
Mississippi College announces multi-million dollar project
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton hosted an event to celebrate the announcement of a new multi-million dollar economic development project. Officials said the project will eventually result in hundreds of jobs being added to the Clinton area. “This is the unveiling, the groundbreaking of a $200 million development that will, we […]
FIRST DAY: Susie B West students learn to follow rules at school
Pre-kindergarten students at Susie B. West didn’t take long to learn the routine of walking in a quiet straight line or raising their hand to answer questions on their first day of school. This gallery includes scenes of these well-behaved students learning and enjoying their lunch on during their first day. The post FIRST DAY: Susie B West students learn to follow rules at school appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Liebherr to build spare parts logistics center in Mississippi
The Liebherr Group plans to invest in a new logistics distribution center for spare parts in Tupelo, Miss., serving customers in North and South America. The center will handle logistics and service operations, such as warehousing, distribution, value-added services (preassembly, kitting, repackaging), and customs and export services. The project is expected to create about 180 jobs.
Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic
BROOKHAVEN — The Daily Leader is keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic Ocean by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Hurricane formation typically picks up in August to mid September. At this time, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida forecasts the chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the […] The post Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County under a heat advisory
BROOKHAVEN — Rain and cooler temperatures are in the past now. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and it is likely each day this week will have one. NWS Jackson advises area residents to drink plenty of water, stay in air conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on […] The post Lincoln County under a heat advisory appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bank of Anguilla Donates $15K Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas CARE Award to South Delta Animal Rescue
ROLLING FORK, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2024-- South Delta Animal Rescue received a $15,000 donation from the Bank of Anguilla today during a ceremonial check presentation of CARE funds that were awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729942259/en/ Bank of Anguilla donated $15,000 to South Delta Animal Rescue in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, today during a ceremonial check celebration. Bank of Anguilla received the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts Award (CARE) in recognition of its efforts in helping Rolling Fork recover from last year’s deadly tornado. Along with the honor came $15,000 for Bank of Anguilla to donate to a nonprofit of its choice. (Photo: Business Wire)
Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program
BROOKHAVEN — It might come as a surprise that Brookhaven is not listed as one of the 19 communities in Mississippi as a Tree City in 2023. The communities were recognized by the national program Tree City USA in a press release Monday. Did you know, 14.79 percent of Mississippians live in a Tree City […] The post Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Photo Gallery: 34th Minorville Jubilee brings neighborhood, community together
The 34th annual Minorville Jubilee that took place Saturday on Minor Street brought together neighbors, friends and community to celebrate history and enjoy a day of fun. This gallery includes some scenes from the festivities. The post Photo Gallery: 34th Minorville Jubilee brings neighborhood, community together appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Construction of Center for Medically Fragile Children underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Construction is underway for a center in Mississippi for children with complex medical conditions. The Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children will be located in a wooded lot off Eastwood Drive in Jackson. The first and only such facility in Mississippi, the home will serve patients younger than 19 […]
Philadelphia Health Department to Combat West Nile Virus by Spraying in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is taking action against the local mosquito population to mitigate the buzz and bite of summer pests. Scheduled for the evenings of July 31st in Pennypack Park and August 1st in Fairmount Park, Vector Control staff will administer aerosol treatments aimed at adult mosquitoes harboring the potential to carry West Nile virus. The specific streets where spraying will occur can be scoped out on the maps provided by the Health Department's announcement.
Alabama woman charged with murder in 20-year-old Mississippi cold case
An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...
Mississippi man arrested on charges of threatening Jackson County judge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A man from northern Mississippi has been arrested on charges of threatening a chancery court judge on the state’s Gulf Coast. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said Jeffery Miles, 38, of Cleveland, Mississippi, was arrested July 19 in Illinois and was taken to Mississippi on Monday, WXXV-TV reported. Miles was charged with […]
Five plead guilty in investigation into cocaine sales in Mississippi to purchase firearms, machine gun conversion devices to deliver to Mexico
Five individuals with ties to Mexico have pled guilty over the past month to felony offenses related to drug trafficking, firearms trafficking, and immigration offenses as a result of a law enforcement investigation involving sales of cocaine in Mississippi to purchase firearms and machine gun conversion devices for delivery to Mexico.
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