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Leaking levee forces evacuations in Yazoo County neighborhood
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. — In Yazoo County, disaster appears to have been avoided at a neighborhood lake. The Yazoo County Sheriff's Office asked some residents in the Eastbrook subdivision on Highway 16 to leave their homes Wednesday. In an update, the sheriff's office said county emergency officials have been monitoring the levee.
Two Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Members Recognized for Community Investment Commitments
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 12, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recognized two member financial institutions for their commitment to community investment by naming them 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts (CARE) Award recipients. Bank of Anguilla in Anguilla, Mississippi, and Arvest Bank, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, were honored today during FHLB Dallas’ annual member conference. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240412585564/en/ Arvest Bank received the 2024 CARE Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). Tim Carter, left, FHLB board member stands with officials from Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas. (Photo: Business Wire)
Softball Game Preview: West Blocton Tigers vs. Oak Grove Tigers
The West Blocton Tigers are on the road again on Monday to play the Oak Grove Tigers at 4:30 p.m. West Blocton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Pelham on Thursday. Their rough 8-2 defeat to the Panthers might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for West Blocton in their matchups with Pelham: they've now lost four in a row.
Anguilla Culinary Experience Announces 2024 Guest Chefs
The Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) 2024 returns for its third year, held May 23-26. This year’s guest chefs include Zachary Engel, James Beard Award-winner and executive chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred Galit in Chicago; and Yannick Rochat, sous chef at Saison by Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO.
Baseball Game Recap: Oak Grove Tigers vs. Sterlington Panthers
Oak Grove has not done well against Sterlington recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Oak Grove Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Sterlington Panthers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Oak Grove.
State Police: East Carroll Parish crash on US 65 claims the life of Lake Providence man
EAST CARROLL PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, shortly after 12:00 AM, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal crash on US 65 near LA 580. According to authorities, the crash claimed the life of 33-year-old Jamaar Scott of Lake Providence, La. The...
Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements
In Humphreys County, Mississippi — about 70 miles north of the state capital, in the heart of the fertile Delta region — a third of the residents live in poverty. In Belzoni, the county seat, there are just a handful of health care clinics. The town’s only major hospital closed more than a decade ago, […] The post Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements appeared first on Stateline.
Final inmate who escaped from Yazoo County jail captured
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The final inmate who escaped from the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility has been captured. The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, April 17 that Glen Bassett has been captured. Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said Bassett and four other inmates escaped from the facility on March 24. Officials […]
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