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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.
Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk
Lincoln County Jail Docket, Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28, 2024: Austin Pierre Jackson, 09/19/1993, 2442 Whitewater Ave., Bogue Chitto — arrested on indictment, by LCSO. Lillian Denise Owens, 10/06/1984, 1077 Crooked Lane — arrested on city warrant, by BPD. Ladamin White, 07/11/2008, 937 Ozark Lane — arrested, charged with shooting at motor vehicle, aggravated animal […] The post Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss football defensive lineman makes multiple preseason watchlists
Two preseason watchlists were announced today, with Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen making both. The former Texas A&M player and No.2 ranked transfer is looking for a breakout season with his new team, Ole Miss. The media believe that he might do that after making both watchlists. The first...
South Jackson residents demand end to illegal dumpers repeatedly targeting one street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s a never-ending cycle of frustration and trash for some South Jackson residents who are tired of illegal dumping. The city’s repeated cleanup efforts are for nothing, and residents are demanding an end to people using their neighborhood as a dumping ground. In...
City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and the Adams County Board of Supervisors have finalized plans to fund and get started on the long-awaited Morgantown Road Drainage and Road Improvement, as well as come to a final agreement on E-911 dispatch service and fire protection services. The joint meeting of the two boards was Thursday […] The post City, county reach agreement on Morgantown Road, fire service, 911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pre-Season Preview: Lake Hornets
LAKE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Lake Hornets are entering year eight under head football coach, Tate Hanna. The Hornets finished last season with a record of (4-7), but almost all of their losses (five of seven) were by a touchdown or less. According to Coach Hanna, a lot of young...
Week of fellowship at the Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Festivities are still occurring at the Neshoba County Fair. Monday entailed horse racing, the Twilight Hot Air Balloon Glow, Miss Neshoba County Fair Pageant and music by the Dylan Morgan Band. Harness and Running Horse Racing will continue throughout the week, along with other activities. The...
CHS football stadium parking lot, road could see upgrades
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The parking lot and road near the Columbus High School football stadium could be getting an upgrade. On Monday during their weekly board meeting, board members with CMSD got a tour from representatives with Neel Schaffer on what areas of the parking lot and what roads around the stadium are in need of repaving.
49 Winchester Add New Stops to Fall Album Release Tour
Ahead of their anticipated sophomore release with New West Records this Friday, 49 Winchester has announced an expanded fall tour with eight additional stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. Award-winning Canadian songwriter Corb Lund will join the group for five performances, beginning in New Orleans, LA, and...
Entergy Corporation Commits $20 Million to HBCUs in Four-State Service Area
Officials at Entergy Corp. recently announced a new 10-year, $20 million commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the energy giant’s four-state service area, which includes, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The $20 million investment in HBCU campuses, students, and their families will expand Entergy’s The Power...
Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob VanLandingham entered the plea at a hearing in Jackson before U.S. […]
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 […]
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