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Murrah High School Basketball Standout Signs with WNBA

Murrah High School Basketball Standout Signs with WNBA

LaSondra Barrett, a 2008 graduate of Murrah High School and former high school basketball standout,  has signed with the WNBA's Washington Mystics.

Among only 15 players nationwide invited to the televised draft, Barrett was selected by the Mystics in the first round.

In 2008, Barrett helped the Murrah girls' basketball team make history... Read More

Belhaven's Anthony Doss turns pain into gain

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Belhaven outfielder Anthony Doss is making the most of his senior season.

"I'm feeling great right now.

Murrah Athlete Joins Belhaven Soccer Team

Murrah Athlete Joins Belhaven Soccer Team

Phillip Nichols, a soccer player for Murrah High School, has signed a scholarship with Belhaven University.

He also was the kicker for the Murrah High School football team, helping the team to its first playoff game in 25 years in 2011... Read More

Bababike! Fondren's Babalu Answers Community Demand

Bababike! Fondren's Babalu Answers Community Demand

 

Break out your two wheeler and head to Babalu! After the installation of two racks there this past weekend, cyclists now have a spot to secure their bikes. The two-year-old Fondren restaurant says they are responding to customer wishes by adding the convenience. "We have weekly meetings where we share ideas", general manager Andy Nesenson says, "and this was one thing that came up repeatedly".

Blazers Capture SSAC Championship

Blazers Capture SSAC Championship

The Belhaven women's basketball team claimed its first Southern States Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday night defeating fifth ranked Lee University 64-54 at the Forum.

It is the second conference championship for the women's program and first since 1982 when the Blazers won the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship... Read More

Open house at Salvation Army's New Community Center

Open house at Salvation Army's New Community Center

The Jackson Metro Area Salvation Army's new Corps Community Center is having an open house Friday, Feb. 24 from 5-7 p.m.

This is an opportunity for the public to take a tour of the community center, learn about the developmental sports program and adult fitness classes, and sign up for summer camp and performing arts lessions.

The community center is located at 570 E. Beasley Road in Jackson.

For more information, call 601-982-4881.

Community Bike Ride Set For Friday

Community Bike Ride Set For Friday

 

The Jackson Bike Advocates hit the streets again this Friday night for their monthly ride that begins – and ends in Fondren at 6pm. Bring your bike and beads for a leisurely ride from Fondren to downtown.