Entries by WIZS Staff

SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks

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Doc Ayscue, George Hoyle and John Rose remember Eddie Hicks, Vance County sports legend and community advocate who died on Monday. Click Play Below WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks  

Alyssa Blair Named Oxford Downtown Development Director

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Alyssa Blair has been selected to be Oxford’s downtown development director. Blair is a familiar name and face in city government – she has been Oxford’s communications specialist since September 2019, according to information from City Manager M. Alan Thornton. An Oxford native, Blair said she looks forward to her new role. “I am excited […]

Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast Saturday At First United Methodist Church

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The United Women in Faith will host their Fabulous Fall Bazaar, Country Sausage Breakfast and Tag Sale this Saturday, Nov. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the event. The bazaar and tag sale […]

The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update

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    There aren’t as many people routinely wearing face masks as there were this time last year, which is one indication that things are improving on the COVID-19 front. Or, perhaps people are just plain tired of wearing masks. But public health professionals study and analyze the public’s health from a variety of perspectives […]

Warren County Getting Slice Of $17.5M Grant To Establish High-Speed Internet Connections

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Warren County residents are going to reap the benefits of part of $17.5 million in grant funding to create high-speed internet connections for thousands of its residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released information Thursday stating that AccessOn Networks Inc. is getting the money to connect residents, businesses, farms and educational facilities in Warren and […]

Folwell Announces One-Month “Bump” In State Employees’ Retirement Benefits

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School systems across the state are offering bonuses of all sorts to attract and retain educators. The Social Security Administration recently announced a bump of more than 8 percent in the amount it pays to folks who receive benefits. And today, there’s some good news from State Treasurer Dale Folwell that should put smiles on […]

Maria Parham Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care

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 – Information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health coordinator of marketing & communication   Maria Parham Health has been named to Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The rankings are intended to help expecting parents make educated decisions about which hospitals consistently deliver the safest, highest value […]

Henderson City Clerk Retiring After 12 Years

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Henderson City Clerk Esther McCrackin is retiring effective Monday, Oct. 31 after 12 years of service to the city in that role. Mayor Eddie Ellington called her a “mother figure” to all who work at City Hall who, with “grit and grace” showed her passion for the city. She kept everyone on the right track, […]

FLVF Candlelight Vigil Oct. 27 To Remember Victims, Survivors Of Domestic Violence

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Families Living Violence Free presents a domestic violence candlelight vigil on Thursday, Oct. 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to participate in the vigil, as FLVF honors those who have lost their lives to domestic violence as well as those survivors in the community, according to information from FLVF Executive Director Peggy […]