Education

AT&T ‘puts its money where its mouth is’ in Mississippi education

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Staff Writer

We know the phrase, “Many can talk-the-talk but do they walk-the-walk?” Often we are disappointed when we only get the “talk” and not the “walk.”

However recently, there was a pleasant surprise to learn that one of the biggest “talkers” in the business – AT&T- actually put some of its money where its mouth is…. […]

News

Happy Homecoming??

By Tim Ward

Sports Writer

One of the first things looked at once a football schedule is released is the date for homecoming. This is true for high school, college and now some middle schools. This gives alumni the opportunity to come home to rekindle what should be fond memories at their respective institutions.

Not wanting to put a damper on the party, the football team usually plays an opponent they can beat. With all that in mind, Jim Hill and Murrah alumni were wondering how Northwest Rankin and Clinton were chosen respectively as opponents for homecoming. […]

News

Local golfers make donation to Boys & Girls Club

$1,500 investment in youth

By Othor Cain

Managing Editor

Tuesday, Oct. 9, was a day described by several golfers as being ‘picture perfect’ weather-wise for being on the course playing. Yet it was a day that members of the NonIron Golf Club set aside to make a contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Jackson.

Members of the golf club gathered at the Sonny Guy Golf Course on Woodrow Wilson Drive in Northwest Jackson and participated in a media event by offering quick and helpful tips to some of the youth from the Boys & Girls Club before making the donation…. […]

News

In Memoriam: The Life of Dr. Cozetta White Buckley

October 21, 1926 – October 7, 2012

The Mississippi Link Newswire

Charm is deceitful, and beauty empty, the woman who is wise is the one to praise. Give her a share in what her hands have worked for, and let her works tell her praises at the city gates. – Proverbs 31:30

This scripture accurately describes Dr. Cozetta White Buckley, an icon of beauty, wisdom, quick wit, generosity, diligence, hard work and compassion who was adored by her family, friends, community and fellow church members. […]

News

Child airlifted following dog attack

A 9-year-old girl in Marshall County was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after she was reportedly attacked by a pit bull, authorities said.

Marshall County’s E-911 received an emergency call about the incident at 3:54 p.m. […]

News

Tag design to honor Tuskegee Airmen

Clint Martin’s artwork depicting dogfights waged by the black World War II-era flyers known as the Tuskegee Airmen has been shown in the state Capitol, the Pentagon, a Smithsonian Institute museum, on military bases and in airports.

He hopes to see it soon on car bumpers. […]

Entertainment

Zoinks! Cartoon Network celebrates 20 years

It’s been a long, strange 20 years for the Cartoon Network, which has flourished during a time when animation traced its way from the likes of “Scooby-Doo” to the racy, trippy fare now shown on Adult Swim.

The network is celebrating itself all month with on-air tributes, starting with a video release that features more than 100 characters that have appeared on the channel coming together in a rave-like dance party. […]

Family Medicine

McComb hospital names quality director

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has appointed Dr. Kevin Richardson as its medical director of quality improvement.

The Enterprise-Journal reported Richardson will continue his OB/GYN and robotic surgery practice. […]

News

Nurse dies in traffic accident

Authorities said a nurse from Arkansas was killed in a traffic accident Monday after the vehicle she was riding in ran off the roadway and landed in a creek.

Coroner Alan Gurley said the woman has been identified as 59-year-old Linda White of Osceola, Ark. […]