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Inaugural Rum Fest celebrates Spain's role in American Revolution
The inaugural Galvez Rum Festival and grand opening for the Galvez Rum Tasting Room & Gardens on April 27 in Jackson celebrated freedom, history and rum while saluting the role of Spain in the American Revolution. Outside there was music and activities under blue skies with a welcome breeze blowing...
East Central softball opens up the 2nd round of playoffs with a win over North Pike
The East Central lady Hornets welcomed the North Pike lady Jaguars to town to open up their 2nd round playoff series. Game 1 went to the lady Hornets. East Central trailed after three innings but crawled back to win 8-3.
Ole Miss honors 2 area Who’s Who students
Two local individuals were among the 201 students honored as the 2023-2024 class of Who’s Who Among Students at The University of Mississippi. Local honorees are Carley Craig of Brookhaven and Baleigh Brumfield of Summit. Craig is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry. Brumfield is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics […] The post Ole Miss honors 2 area Who’s Who students appeared first on Daily Leader.
Volunteers finish second in state golf tournament
With six strong participants, the Volunteers finished second in the Class 5A State Tournament on Monday at the Quail Hollow Golf Course in McComb. Starkville Academy golf coach Doug Cater has enjoyed a front row seat watching the progress of his team. The Vols shot a 317 as a team...
Seven arrested following vandalism at old East Feliciana Middle School
East Feliciana deputies have arrested seven people after a classroom was vandalized at the old East Feliciana Middle School. The school is located on Highway 67, north of Clinton. Deputies say they received a video from an anonymous source that showed the vandalism that happened overnight on April 6th. Deputies...
Renewable energy company gives $250K community fund, more help for Mississippi community
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Drax, a renewable energy company, announced a $250,000 commitment to create the Gloster Community Fund on Tuesday, April 23. According to a news release, Drax’s latest commitment will finance supplementary educational and community efforts in Gloster, Mississippi. The Gloster Community Fund will focus on enhancing the quality of life and assisting grassroots activities in Gloster, where Drax operates.
Controversial wood-pellet producer Drax creates new fund for Gloster community
GLOSTER – The wood-pellet manufacturer at the center of controversy in Gloster is committing $250,000 to a new community fund aimed at improving the life of the town’s residents. Drax, a UK-based renewable energy company, announced the Gloster Community Fund on Tuesday, saying the fund is earmarked exclusively for initiatives that will improve quality of […] The post Controversial wood-pellet producer Drax creates new fund for Gloster community appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
New signs welcome Jackson visitors
Visitors to Jackson are now greeted by two new signs erected thanks to a grant received by Jackson's board of trustees. Board of Trustee member Rafe Stewart wrote the grant, which was approved by the board and Mayor Jimmy Norsworthy. The sign was constructed by Kimberly and Dustin Cleveland, of...
Jackson food bank gets needed funding, food thanks to car show
Antique and other vehicles dotted a field April 6 at the 2024 Jackson Car Show. Admission to the show was $5 or a canned good, and from that The Helping in His Name Food Bank received $1,385 in “cash donations and a large barrel of nonperishables,” said food bank spokesperson and former director Beth Dawson.
Work morning planned for Magnolia Cemetery
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Our effort will launch with a community work morning on Saturday, May 4th, 8:30am-12N. We are asking volunteers to sign up in advance. Families or community groups can simply let us know how many volunteers they have, and they can either choose a section of the cemetery they would like to work in (map of cemetery attached) or we can assign them a section that is right sized for their group.
Two wanted in McComb for shooting man during attempted carjacking
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the 800 block of Wall Street. According to Cloy, 65-year-old Kenny Chester was shot once in the bicep […]
7 arrested in East Feliciana school vandalism, deputies say
EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested seven people in connection with the vandalism of the old East Feliciana Middle School located on highway 67 north of Clinton. Ty Shaffer, 20, of Zachary, Zayne Landry, 19, of Liberty, Miss., Jackson Day, 18,...
Farmers Market opening May 7, sees new sellers
Tylertown’s Farmers Market returns for another season this year with opening day set for Tuesday, May 7, at the Agri-Heritage Building behind Trustmark Bank. Market manager Carolyn Horn says the market times are from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday. “We’re hoping to get more vendors to the market this...
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