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Shoppers make last-minute grocery purchases for Christmas

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Shoppers make last-minute grocery purchases for Christmas BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Ramey’s Marketplace in Brandon was full of last-minute shoppers on Christmas Eve. Cars filled the spots in the parking lot as shoppers rushed in the store to get those forgotten ingredients and last-minute meals. From plates, napkins, hams, and more, shoppers’ hands and carts were full as they searched for the items they needed. Co-manager Renne Thiac-Jones sha…Brandon, Mississippi · Brandon Read Article

Flowood Flea Market vendors offer unique wares before location closes, plans to move

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Flowood Flea Market vendors offer unique wares before location closes, plans to move FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) – After 15 years, the Flowood Antique Flea Market will be shutting its doors this weekend. Once the flea market owners’ lease ended in September and the news broke in October, the vendors were given until the end of 2025 to move out of the Flowood location. In response, several vendors began holding sales and auctions on their wares. Some b…Flowood · Flowood Read Article

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 28

By Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies, Samford University WHEN YOUR PROVISIONS FALL SHORT 1 Kings 17:5–16 While the stories surrounding Elijah are rightly some of the most famous in Scripture, their theological significance is often underappreciated. As we arrive at the middle chapters of 1 Kings, a religious battle looms just over the horizon, and this battle will determine the trajectory of Israel’s …Brandon, Mississippi · Brandon See the Story

Penn’s location in Brandon closes, leaving 4 open statewide

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Penn’s location in Brandon closes, leaving 4 open statewide BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – A sign on the door of the Penn’s restaurant in Brandon states that the business has closed. The restaurant is located on W. Government Street. According to Brandon 042, the Penn’s location in Brandon has been open for 20 years, and the owner is now retiring. Penn’s now has four locations open around the state, with those restaurants being in Forest, Canton, Madis…Brandon, Mississippi · Brandon Read Article

Brandon High School has a new head football coach

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Brandon High School has a new football coach, who is a familiar face.Brandon, Mississippi · Brandon Read Article

Bible Studies for Life: December 21

When Your Understanding Falls Short • Luke 1:26-38 By Sydney Charlton I still fondly remember the songs and detailed activities that helped me learn more about Christ when I was a young girl. I vividly recall learning a song based on Proverbs 3:5-6. With a catchy tune and expressive motions, the children’s choir learned theBrandon, Mississippi · Brandon Read Article

Pearl PD releases enforcement stats for 2025

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Enforcement stats shows high number of traffic stops and arrests in Pearl.Pearl · Pearl Read Article

City mayors expect major economic development from West Rankin Parkway

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City mayors expect major economic development from West Rankin Parkway RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – The West Rankin Parkway officially opened Nov. 25 and has helped drivers traveling from Flowood to Pearl cut their trip to just about five minutes. The parkway connects Highway 80 in Pearl to Flowood Drive in Flowood and sits on a large tract of land. We spoke to Flowood Mayor Kathy Smith to see how the parkway has impacted the community so far. …Pearl · Pearl Read Article

Teen killed in Rankin Co. single-vehicle crash

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Teen killed in Rankin Co. single-vehicle crash RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A teenager is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Monterey Road Sunday afternoon. Deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, in addition to both fire and emergency response personnel, responded to the incident at approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 14. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Collin Avery Knight, was ejected from his Ford pickup truck after it rolled ove…Rankin County · Rankin County Read Article

Mayor provides update on Brandon Heights development timeline

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Mayor provides update on Brandon Heights development timeline BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – After a groundbreaking in the fall of 2024, a new mixed-use development known as Brandon Heights has an updated timeline for completion. “Long and short of it is: it’s about a $50 million project to begin with. A four-story hotel, some loft apartments in a mixed-use building. Mixed-use means offices up top and restaurant down below. The hotel itself will have a…Brandon, Mississippi · Brandon Read Article