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The 'rat poison' that's surrounded 2024 Ole Miss football consists of more than just team success
The narratives that have surrounded the 2024 Ole Miss football program have been beaten to death multiple times over during the last seven months and change. However, they haven't been unwarranted or been without reason. Plenty of key starters are back, and the No. 1 transfer portal class, another top-20...
Fossil collector unearths from Mississippi mud 600 pound rare mammoth tusk
Earlier this week, scientists from the Mississippi State Geological Survey were alerted to a significant fossil discovery by Eddie Templeton, a dedicated fossil collector. While exploring rural Madison County, Templeton found what appeared to be a portion of an ice-age elephant tusk embedded in a steep embankment. Mississippi was home...
Friend describes Mississippi teens killed in crash as ‘amazing people’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers are dead and a third was left severely injured after a crash in DeSoto County off I-269. Off I-269 near the Laughter exit, two teens were killed after the truck they were in left the interstate for some reason and rolled multiple times Sunday night. The Mississippi Highway Patrol identified […]
Ole Miss Legends Eli Manning and Savante’ Stringfellow Inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Ole Miss icons Eli Manning and Savante’ Stringfellow were officially inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. Eli Manning, who played for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2000 to 2003, left an indelible mark on the football program and beyond. Manning, a New Orleans native, rewrote the record books at Ole Miss, setting or tying 47 single-game, season, and career records. His illustrious college career culminated in winning the Maxwell Award, given to the best all-around player in college football, during his senior year.
One Killed, Two Injured as Anguilla Summer Festival Comes to an End
THE VALLEY, Anguilla – Police says they believe that the shooting incident that occurred on Sunday night , in which one person was killed and two others injured, may have involved foreign nationals. In a statement the Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) said that the incident occurred near the...
West Jackson man who was carjacked says police billed him to get his vehicle back
Micheal Ransom’s carjacking catastrophe in West Jackson left him furious not just with the life-threatening action, but also with the police. Ransom, a former employee of the Shell gas station on Highway 80, where his car was stolen, recalled that he had to deal with Jackson police for a long time to get his car and possessions back.
City of Gulfport set to use $1.2 million to make improvements in low-income areas
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport City Council voted on Wednesday to adopt its 2024 Action Plan for money from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Gulfport is set to use $1.2 million dollars of community development block grants to make improvements in low-income areas of the city. The...
Corinth shooting suspect arrested in Amory
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) – A Corinth shooting suspect has been captured in Amory. The Amory Police Department shared that Bryson Warren, 28, was arrested on Wednesday in the G Avenue and 111th Street area, near West Amory Elementary School. He was seen by an officer at an apartment complex.
Author James Patterson reestablishes Tougaloo College scholarship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Tougaloo College in Jackson announced that author James Patterson renewed his commitment to students at the college, who are studying education and committed to careers in teacher. Patterson reestablished his scholarship program. He will donate $75,000 to provide ten $7,500 scholarships to students majoring in Education for the 2024-2025 […]
Ole Miss Football Practice Report | Tuesday, August 13 Notes from the Field
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin and the Rebs took the field Tuesday evening for another fall practice in preparation for the 2024 season, which begins in just two weeks. As soon as the boys stepped on the turf today, it appeared that a majority of the starters took their spots, and the offense played a live series against the defense. This allowed us to look at many position battles, starting with the offensive line.
City hears water meter change proposal
Public Works Director Newt Benson gave the Batesville Mayor and Board of Aldermen a presentation recently about the technological advancements in the laborious process of reading water meters each month. Benson said the presentation was just a preliminary bit of information to give board members notice of better equipment and services available for both municipalities […] The post City hears water meter change proposal appeared first on The Panolian.
Group of local women fundraising to bring Safe Haven Baby Box to Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - An organization is fundraising to have a Safe Haven Baby Box created for the City of Hattiesburg. A small group of Lamar County women are organizing the fundraiser after the Hattiesburg City Council approved an agreement to pave the way for the box in the Hub City.
Woman gives kidney to save former classmate’s life
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - Two former classmates were reunited when one donated her kidney to save the life of the other. Cragin Gilbert was a thriving coach and teacher at D’Iberville High School when he suddenly found out about his kidney failure diagnosis. “I found out when I...
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