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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
BPAC honors volunteers with luncheon
CLEVELAND, Miss. — On Thursday, July 25, the Bologna Performing Arts Center honored nearly fifty individuals for their service to the center during the 2023-2024 season. These volunteers, called BPAC Ambassadors, serve in various capacities at the center throughout the academic year. In total, the volunteers annually logged more than 850 service hours, valued at nearly $28,500.00 worth of volunteered labor, according to data evaluated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center.
Kosciusko soccer registration set for August 12-13
Sign up for Kosciusko city league soccer is coming soon. Registration days are Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The league is also searching for coaches, referees, and sponsors. You can register at the Hugh Ellard Park office. For more information, call Pati...
Dump Truck Crash Monday at Intersection on Hwy 12
Kosciusko Police were called to a wreck involving two dump trucks on Hwy 12 at the intersection of N. Jackson St. at approximately 8:16 a.m. Monday. It’s unclear how the crash happened. One truck was towed from the scene of the crash.
Former Hattiesburg High girls basketball standout remembered
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Hugs, tears and pictures were all a part of a Thursday night balloon release at Hattiesburg High School in memory of Jazmin Boyd. Her family said the former Lady Tigers basketball star nicknamed “Paso” who went on to a standout career at Grambling State University, died on July 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Ruston, Louisiana.
Body found in impound lot confirmed to be 20-year-old missing man from Horn Lake
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the body found in an impound lot was that of 20-year-old Jaderious Webb. On July 20, around 4 a.m., firefighters were called to put out a car engulfed in flames. It was later confirmed by the Horn Lake Police Department...
Former Ole Miss Legend Tim Elko Moves Up to AAA Charlotte Knights, Takes Major Step on his Drive to the Big Leagues
OXFORD, Miss. — According to reports and confirmed by sources close to The Rebel Walk, former Ole Miss baseball captain, five-time letter winner and College World Series Champion Tim Elko has been promoted to the Chicago White Sox AAA affiliate Charlotte Knights. Spending the 2023 season in A-Ball, High-A,...
Jockey Taken to Hospital By Helicopter After Neshoba Co. Fair Incident (AUDIO)
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A jockey was taken to the hospital in Philadelphia, then airlifted to another hospital after a Sunday incident at the racetrack at the Neshoba County Fair. A photo from the fair showed an ambulance on the racetrack, with a horse possibly having left the track with the jockey...
Man shot after altercation in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was shot after an altercation in Jackson on Sunday. Detective Tommie Brown says the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Alta Woods Boulevard. He tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that two men were involved in an altercation when one of them shot the other.
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