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Organization in Long Beach to Hold Annual Ladies’ Luncheon & Fundraiser
LONG BEACH (GG) — P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach will host its third annual “Fall into Christmas Ladies’ Luncheon and Silent Auction,” on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This fun social event serves as Chapter B’s major fundraiser supporting the funding of scholarships and grants for women, as well as supporting the group’s community projects.
St. Aloysius welcomes Stephanie Schoonover back home
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg native Stephanie Schoonover returned to her hometown on Monday and was welcomed with opened by her former team. She threw the first pitch in the game against Tensas Academy and she was thrilled to be back home. “It’s bittersweet and it makes my heart so...
$150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Check your tickets! A $150,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Mississippi. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, the ticket was purchased in Tishomingo County for the Monday, August 12 Powerball drawing. The ticket matched enough numbers with the multiplier option to win $150,000. The ticket, purchased from Express Mart in Belmont, matched four […]
Harper, Espy discuss 2024 presidential campaign
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s former Congressmen Gregg Harper and Mike Espy spoke in Jackson on Monday about the state of the 2024 presidential race and how they see things shaking out. Harper, a Republican who represented the Third District of Mississippi for a decade, believes former President Donald Trump will be reelected to the […]
Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigns after federal charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson City councilwoman has resigned after she was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery. According to court documents, Angelique Lee, former councilwoman of Jackson’s Ward 2, accepted cash, deposits and other gifts for her future votes in favor of two unidentified individuals’ proposed real estate development project in the City […]
HS Football Preview: Canton Academy
High school football games start Thursday, but for Canton Academy, the Panthers say the trajectory of this season started three years ago. 2021: Lost in state championship2022: Won state championship2023: Won District, Lost in state semifinals by one point They look to continue the success in 2024.
$6.9M in improvements on tap for popular North Jackson park
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Nearly $7 million in improvements are on tap for a popular Northeast Jackson park, thanks to the efforts of the LeFleur East Foundation. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved entering into a memorandum of understanding with LeFleur East to allow the foundation to make $6.9 million in improvements to Parham Bridges Park.
10K Meals: Extra Table & Vicksburg Young Professionals Seek Volunteers
The group are seeking volunteers to help with the packing of the meals on Thursday, September 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crawford St. United Methodist Church. The group raises funds through several different campaigns. You can code the donations by zip code, city, or pantry to ensure your money stays local, and 100% of your donation goes directly to food. The group raises administration costs separately.
Lincoln County resident contracts West Nile-Virus
BROOKHAVEN — According to the Mississippi Department of Health, a Lincoln County resident was infected by the West Nile Virus this past week. The positive case is one of 14 statewide cases in 2024. West Nile Virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes. Symptoms usually include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. People can lower risk […] The post Lincoln County resident contracts West Nile-Virus appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jackson woman says gun was pulled on her family by security at JXN Water office
A Jackson woman, who was attempting to talk with someone at JXN Water's office to get her water service turned back on, said security at the building pulled a gun on her family, and Ted Henifin, the third-party water manager, "threatened accessibility to water." Calandra Davis relayed the story during the Jackson...
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