Mississippi News Video
Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Camp
SUMMARY: The Boys and Girls Club's summer camp is currently in full swing, focusing on workforce development and various educational activities. Designed for children aged 5 to 18, the program offers resume building, cooking classes through a partnership with Metro Boomin, customer service skills, and fun yet purposeful activities. The camp provides a safe environment where kids can develop both academically and socially, with programs in reading, math, sewing, STEM, robotics, and gardening. The camp runs Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and parents can register by contacting their local Boys and Girls Club. Mentioning “live 9:00 a.m.” offers a discount.
Live at 9
Continue Reading
Mississippi News Video
Interview: Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant gets underway
SUMMARY: The Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant, part of the Miss Volunteer America program founded by Alison Demarcus, is in its fourth year, emphasizing volunteerism. Forty-seven women from across Mississippi are competing over the July 4th weekend, with the winner to be crowned this weekend. The participants advocate for critical issues and engage with communities, including partnering with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to address teenage driving fatalities. The event significantly benefits Tupelo's local economy, with contestants and their families staying in local hotels and frequenting restaurants. The pageant takes place at Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center, with tickets available online and at the door.
Preliminaries for the Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant begin July 4.
Mississippi News Video
Fire damaged popular restaurant in Pontotoc County
SUMMARY: A fire broke out at the Sunnyside Restaurant on Highway 341 in Ponito County around 3:00 AM, according to fire coordinator Adam Patton. The blaze caused significant damage to the popular restaurant, although firefighters were able to extinguish it. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters in Pontotoc County responded to an early morning fire at a popular restaurant.
Mississippi News Video
Mississippians celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson area
SUMMARY: On the Fourth of July, people celebrate with fireworks, food, and family traditions, each observing the holiday differently. Marie Meni from 12 News reports live from a reservoir where many enjoy the water. The day is a time for people to reconnect, relax, and celebrate with family and friends, often with barbecues and outdoor activities. It's also a free fishing day, attracting visitors from afar, like one man from Baton Rouge who drove over three hours to fish. Other events include the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K, benefiting the Sports Hall of Fame. Law enforcement will maintain a heightened presence through July 7th.
News.
-
Mississippi News7 days ago
Pearl under boil water notice due to E. coli
-
SuperTalk FM7 days ago
Move over 662, a new area code is coming to north Mississippi
-
Mississippi News7 days ago
Youth Court Judge says there is a dire need for foster homes – Home – WCBI TV
-
Mississippi News7 days ago
Pressing Charges in Domestic Abuse Cases
-
The Center Square6 days ago
Gulf states could benefit from bills to provide offshore green energy revenues | Louisiana
-
Our Mississippi Home4 days ago
Recipes to Get You Ready for July 4th
-
Our Mississippi Home5 days ago
Marine Fisheries Internships Pave Way for Future USM Scientists
-
Local News4 days ago
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean