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CITY EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM: Use of Technology Aimed at Safety
Whether you live along the water in Ocean Springs or in the middle of the Gulf Coast, there are few things more terrifying than really, really bad weather. Ask any local resident if they ever experienced a hurricane such as Katrina in 2005 or Sandy in 2012. They will bear witness of a storm's destructive and deadly fury.
Tupelo officials decide against public camping ordinance
TUPELO — Last month, the highest court in the land ruled that the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the constitution with its ordinance that outlawed camping on public property, a move tailored toward dismantling homeless encampments they believed were a problem. To advocates and city officials, this ruling has significant implications for the rest of the country. While the ...
Lady Flashes crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday
St. Aloysius crushed Carroll Academy 13-3 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the year. The Lady Flashes trailed 2-0 in the first inning but quickly picked things up in the second. Madelyn Kavanaugh got St. Al on the board first with a single which was followed by a double from Kyleigh Cooper. Megan Theriot wrapped up the second inning with a hit to give St. Al the 4-2 lead.
Best Mississippi defensive backs in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season? See our list
From the likes of Ole Miss commit Maison Dunn to five-star recruit Bralan Womack, the talent at the defensive back position is present. A few weeks until the kickoff of the MHSAA and MAIS 2024 football season, here are the top defensive backs in Mississippi. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Preston Ashley ...
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
Mississippi company ‘shocked’ by Olympics display mocking Last Supper, vows to pull advertising
A Mississippi technology and communications company’s leadership said Saturday they were “shocked” by a mockery of Jesus Christ Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As a result, CSpire said it would pull its advertising from the Olympics. “We were shocked by the mockery...
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