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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...
Despite setbacks, temporary CCID court slated for completion in October
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A court tasked with handling arrests in a special district carved from the Capital City will be able to hear cases in a temporary location in October, eight months after state statute mandated its creation. The reasons for the delay of the Capitol Complex Improvement...
Main Street Pearl designated Accredited Main Street America Program
Pearl’s Main Street community has again been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.
Non-profit awarded $2.2 million
Clarksdale, MS – The Delta Regional Authority, in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), has provided more than $2.2 million to support the development of the Higher Purpose Hub. Higher Purpose Co. will renovate a historic building in Clarksdale to create a regional economic opportunity hub to...
Millions in opioid settlement dollars are coming to Mississippi. Here’s what you need to know.
Hundreds of Mississippians die every year from opioid overdoses, an epidemic that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands more nationwide. In a series of historic settlement agreements, pharmaceutical companies agreed to pay about $50 billion over 18 years for their role in fueling the crisis — and Mississippi has signed on to be part of the settlements.
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