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Blake Shapen details why he wanted to play for Jeff Lebby
Blake Shapen transferred to Mississippi State with one goal in mind — to play for one of the best offensive-minded coaches in the country. He believed that’s what he’d get by committing to first-year Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby. Shapen’s mindset hasn’t changed after spending almost a full offseason in Starkville. “If I knew I […] The post Blake Shapen details why he wanted to play for Jeff Lebby appeared first on On3.
Southern Miss 2024 Win Total Over/Under Odds, Schedule & Stats
A strong season is unlikely for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in 2024, based on their win total over/under of 4.5. Place your bets on any college football matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Bet on this or any college football matchup at BetMGM. A season ago,...
Salvation Army activates heat relief services, apply Aug. 1 and 2
As summer temperatures continue to rise, communities across the country, including in Lawrence County, are under extreme heat advisories. The Salvation Army has expanded and activated relief services for vulnerable community members in response to the scorching heat crisis. The Salvation Army is helping area residents with higher utility bills caused by the excessive temperatures.
A Pine Belt church is teaching both spiritual and vocational skills
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - One Pine Belt Church is stepping up to provide skilled tradesmen. The Kensington Woods Church of Christ is offering a free training to learn skills like welding. The press of a button and the flip of a switch. For Chris Donovant, a preacher at Kensington Woods...
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Mississippi mother of boy shot by police
INDIANOLA, Miss. - A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a woman's lawsuit that she filed after her 11-year-old son was shot by police. Court documents show that Debra M. Brown, a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, dismissed the suit July 19 on the grounds that the woman who filed it, Nakala Murry, did not show that the previous judge made mistakes in his rulings.
Governor Reeves Promotes Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to Major General
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced yesterday the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately. “Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I’m thankful for his lifetime of service in the Mississippi National Guard, and I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”
5 plead guilty to drug, firearms trafficking in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Five people pled guilty in the past month to felony offenses related to drug trafficking, firearms trafficking and immigration offenses in Mississippi. According to court documents, Rosendo Gonzalez Mora, 40; Jaime Bladimir Dela Cruz, 28; Oscar Gonzalez, 39; Juan Deferia Mondragon, 32; and Gabriel Guerrero Gallegos, 36; were indicted by a […]
MAROONED! Drama Unfolds as 2 Boaters Stranded During Mississippi Island Nightmare!
GULFPORT, MS – Two boaters were rescued Monday after their boat was found adrift, and they were left stranded on an island off the coast of Mississippi overnight, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a call at around 10 a.m. Monday from a...
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
17 Mississippi airports receive funds for upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said 17 airports in Mississippi will receive funds to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and purchase new safety and navigation equipment. “Safety and system upgrades will provide a better experience for travelers and support economic growth opportunities in Mississippi. These investments will pay dividends for […]
Vote for top Mississippi wide receiver entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's best wide receiver entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school wide receiver is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday. Tyree Barnett, Hattiesburg:...
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