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Vicksburg’s Ariel Wilson-Hardy opens “Pink Sugar Bakery” in downtown Vicksburg
Vicksburg native Ariel Wilson-Hardy has opened her own bakery in her hometown. “Pink Sugar Bakery” is now open for business in downtown Vicksburg where the grand opening was held on Saturday. Hardy mentioned that her new bakery sells a variety of foods, including cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies,...
Vardaman man killed during Sunday morning crash
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A Vardaman man was killed during a crash Sunday morning. Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris said 30-year-old Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez was killed when he lost control of his SUV, went off the highway, and rolled over. Gonzalez was ejected from the vehicle, the coroner said.
Mississippi Insight for July 28, 2024: A new school year with Dr. Errick Greene
The superintendent of Jackson Public Schools talks with 12 News' Byron Brown in a one-on-one exclusive interview on teacher pay raises, declining student numbers and his strategic priorities for the next five years.
Senator Rod Hickman to speak on Monday with an Legislative Update
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Monday night, Senator Rod Hickman is set to speak as this is his District 32 legislative update. Beginning at 6 p.m., members of the community and around the area are encouraged to come out in support and listen as Senator Hickman provides very important details about topics such as health care, criminal justice, education, and economic reforms.
MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service VERONA — Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training […] The post MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class appeared first on Daily Leader.
Early morning chase in Downtown Meridian results in traffic stop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Early Sunday morning, 911 Dispatch received a call around 6 a.m. about suspicious vehicles following them and advised them to pull over to the police department. Upon the vehicle pulling into the police parking lot, MPD noticed a car that continued to move, and that’s when a...
Former Deputy Chief of Police in Gulfport Named FBINAA President
GULFPORT (GG) — The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. National Board announces the appointment of Craig Petersen during his official swearing-in ceremony held Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at the FBINAA 60th National Annual Training Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri. President Petersen was sworn in by Ret. Chief Alan...
Big Rig Truck Show draws in semitruck lovers from across Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, rigs from across the Gulf Coast could be found in the Coast Coliseum as truckers and fans of big rigs had the chance to showcase their lifestyle. Preston Williamson from Carriere, Mississippi was one of those truckers. “I just want to get a real...
Former Jenkins star and Ole Miss Rebel Akelo Stone hosts free back-to-school event
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a little over one month,SEC football debuts on WJCL. But before any kickoffs, a former Savannah high school star returned to his old stomping grounds to make a difference in his community. Akelo Stone, a Herschel V Jenkins High School class of 2020 alumnus, returned...
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has some new action
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -After weeks of calmness, we are keeping a close eye on an area with a possibility of tropical development. A tropical disturbance over the central Atlantic Ocean is expected to move west, according to the National Hurricane Center. This area of disturbed weather is still expected to...
Holliday’s Helping Hands gives school supplies to students
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Holliday’s Helping Hands gave back to the Aberdeen community through school supplies. Students lined up to get a free backpack, notebook, pencils, and other supplies to get them ready for the school year. The giveaway was hosted outside of Freshley’s Market which also offered...
Why is the Jackson airport named after Medgar Evers?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson’s most prominent Civil Rights figure has not always been synonymous with its international airport. The former namesake for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was a longtime mayor of Jackson. Though the 20th anniversary of the name change is in December, Allen Cavett Thompson served as Jackson’s mayor from 1948 to […]
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