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Meggan Monday: Former Gulfport High friends reconnect through kidney transplant
On this week’s Meggan Monday we are raising awareness about organ donation, specifically live organ donation. Did you know that according to the National Kidney Foundation, 12 people in the US die every day waiting on a kidney. Cragin Gilbert was on that list. He suffers from type one diabetes, but he now has his perfect match and is getting a new kidney tomorrow. Thanks to a very special friend.
More than 110 golfers tee it up for Folds of Honor Golf Classic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Honoring their sacrifice and educating their legacy: it’s the idea behind Folds of Honor. On Monday, the group gathered more than 110 golfers for their second annual tournament to have fun and raise funds. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to go toward families of...
Bogue Chitto residents celebrate connection to clear water
It’s been a decade coming, but over 70 homes in the Bogue Chitto community have been connected to clean county water for the first time. Many of the citizens who were recently connected to the county water system attended a ceremony at New Vernon Church in Marion Junction Thursday, July 11 to mark the occasion. West Dallas Water Board Vice Chair Maggie Drake-Peterson said it was the health of the citizens and the desire to make the community grow that fueled efforts to get clean water hooked up to homes in the area.
$5 Let's You Shop or Dine in Ocean Springs "Like a Tourist"
What a treat we have for you at the Chamber! The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street is hosting a Summer Tourism Campaign aimed at encouraging travelers to shop and dine in Ocean Springs this summer. The Pelican Pound Program is an incentive to help promote local businesses to those passing through...
Gulfport Dragway Gears Up for King of the Coast Event #4
Mark your calendars for Event #4 of the 20th Annual BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Gulfport Dragway. GULFPORT, MS- Event #4 of the BTE King of the Coast Bracket Racing Series, presented by David McMurtry Performance Engines, is set for August 30 – September 1, 2024, at Gulfport Dragway. This action-packed weekend will feature numerous classes, including Electronics, Footbrake, Sportsman, and Junior Dragsters. Additionally, the 2023 season BTE King of the Coast Tournament of Champions for Electronics, Footbrake, and Sportsman will also take place over the weekend.
Todd-Williams finds voice on Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Prior to the moment Kennedy Todd-Williams stepped on campus in Oxford after announcing her intent to join the Rebels in 2023, the rising fifth-year senior for Ole Miss women's basketball knew she wanted to make an impact off the court and have her voice heard. After spending three seasons in...
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
School Chooses TPO Roof as a Aesthetic and Cost-Saving Option
Established in 1970, Jackson Preparatory School is a coeducational day school and one of Mississippi’s finest college preparatory institutions. The school has excelled in academics and athletics throughout its history. With its new K–5 elementary school, which opened in early 2023, Jackson Prep now offers opportunities for students in grades K–12 on its 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi.
‘Huge for the program’: Owen Paino is the foundation Ole Miss baseball can build around
Ole Miss signee Owen Paino may not hear his name called during the draft, but college baseball will hear it for the next few years. The post ‘Huge for the program’: Owen Paino is the foundation Ole Miss baseball can build around appeared first on On3.
Dennis Battle Jr. commits to Mississippi Valley State University
Vicksburg High School football player Dennis Battle Jr. has committed to playing for Mississippi Valley State University. Battle, who is a senior linebacker at VHS, made the announcement last weekend over social media. In 2023, Battle finished with 75 tackles, five sacks, 12 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles....
Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point provides back to school clothes for families at no cost
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - When it comes time to stock up on school supplies, that means it’s also time to build up that back-to-school wardrobe. Thanks to members of the Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point, families can do just that at no cost. “Each parent can get six...
Southern Miss' Niko Mazza picked by San Francisco Giants in eighth round of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball pitcher Niko Mazza was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round with the No. 238 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, a junior, has been a Southern Miss starter for the last two seasons. The draft pick holds a slot value of $218,600.
State signee Conrad Cason drafted by Red Sox
Mississippi State 2024 baseball signee Conrad Cason has been selected in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox with pick #237. Cason is a player who has received interest from pro clubs throughout his senior season. An injury hampered some of his play during the '24 season, but not enough to fall in the eyes of big league scouts.
DSU announces key leadership appointments
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edwin Craft as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft brings over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
'Everybody has the opportunity now': Lane Kiffin offers thoughts regarding recent coach rule change
This offseason Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin made splashes not only through acquiring elite player personnel, but bringing in a few significant coaching names in non-coaching roles, most notably former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett and former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge. But thanks to...
Mississippi community in mourning after sudden death of Heidelberg mayor
The town of Heidelberg is mourning after the sudden death of its mayor this weekend. WTOK in Meridian reports that first responders were called to the home of Mayor David Taylor II for a medical emergency. Taylor, 42, was found unconscious when medical personnel arrived. According to Jasper County Deputy...
Preparation Pays Off for Davis Riley
Davis Riley has never had a contingency life plan. He’s always wanted to just play golf. That’s now looking like an ingenious pathway for the 27-year-old pro who in May scored his first individual PGA TOUR victory at the tournament in Dallas – walloping runner-up Scottie Scheffler, Earth’s hottest player, by five strokes.
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
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