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Sam Kendricks journey to pole vaulting in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) – Oxford native Sam Kendricks is on his third Olympic appearance, and this year, he’s going for gold. Kendricks Olympic journey began in 2016 when he won the bronze medal for pole vaulting in Rio De Janeiro. After receiving his Olympic medal, the Ole Miss grad worked, trained, and found himself qualifying for the 2021 Olympics. Unfortunately, after a positive Covid test, he was unable to compete.
Thursday’s meeting shows Vicksburg is ready for a change
On Thursday evening, a diverse group of over 100 Vicksburg residents gathered at the Warren County Court House for nearly two hours to discuss challenges that the City of Vicksburg faces. Among the topics covered were effectiveness of our city government, public safety, and more. Questions were asked, opinions were shared and, most importantly, the […]
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Silver Alert issued for 38-year-old Collins man
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Silver Alert issued a Silver Alert for a 48-year-old Covington County man. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Willie Lindsey, Jr., of Collins, was last seen on Tuesday, July 30 just before 5:15 p.m. in the area of Highway 98 and Water Valley Road in Marion […]
Private Mississippi university unveils plans for $200 million mixed-use development with boutique hotels, dining, other amenities
A private Mississippi university has unveiled plans for a $200 million mixed-use development that will include boutique hotel, restaurants and other amenities that officials say will benefit students and local residents. Mississippi College unveiled plans for the development called “Rising Spring,” which will be located on a 54-acre site along...
Damaged business sign could soon face demolition
The Board of Aldermen is giving a Clinton business thirty days to repair a damaged sign that’s become an eyesore along Highway 80. If the work isn’t done by then, the sign will be torn down. “I am seeking a resolution to declare this property in its present...
CFPB To Distribute Over $8 Million To Consumers Harmed By All American Check Cashing
In July, 43,647 consumers harmed by All American Check Cashing, Inc., will begin receiving refund checks in the mail. The CFPB took action against the check cashing and payday loan company All American and its owner, Michael Gray, alleging that All American failed to disclose the cost of cashing a check and used deceptive tactics to prevent consumers from canceling or refunding a transaction. The CFPB also alleged that All American made deceptive statements about the benefits of high-cost payday loans and failed to provide refunds after consumers overpaid their loans.
Grey named captain of the Flashette Dance Team
Ryan Hadley Grey has been named the captain of the Flashette Dance Team at St. Aloysius High School. Grey is entering her final year at St. Aloysius and is the team’s lone senior. “It’s definitely bittersweet because it’s coming up on the end but since we are going to...
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