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Mississippi’s public school system among country’s worst: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi made significant progress in education over the last decade, but a recent report shows that the state should not rest on its laurels. Education nationwide and in Mississippi has significantly changed over the last few years. Still, a recent WalletHub report grades Mississippi low among its national peers for its public […]
History made Saturday when Mississippi Episcopal Diocese installs first Black woman as leader
Episcopalians in the Magnolia State and across the globe celebrated a historic moment Saturday when the Mississippi Diocese of the Episcopal Church ordained the Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as the first woman and first Black bishop for the group’s 17,600 members in 87 congregations. The Most Rev. Michael...
VIDEO: TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi
Tupelo Futbol Club's 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. Tupelo Futbol Club 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National...
‘I’ve never said such’: Lumumba refutes claim he’s opposed to ordinance requiring security at gas stations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is firing back, a day after a city councilman accused him of not backing an ordinance requiring crime-prone businesses to have security. “That’s not true,” he said. “I’ve never said such. I’ve never held that opinion.”
SHERIFF: Evidence suggests Lauren Johansen’s murder took place in Forrest Co.
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - As the investigation into the murder of 22-year-old Lauren Johansen continues, new information has led law enforcement to believe she was killed outside of Harrison County. WDAM 7′s Delaney Dukes spoke with Forrest County Sheriff Charlie Sims Monday about the joint investigation the sheriff’s office...
Hattiesburg man arrested for animal cruelty
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested a 31-year-old man for animal cruelty. Investigators said they responded to a location on Park Place on Wednesday, July 17 after they received a report that a person harmed a dog. They identified a person of interest at Lohan De Freitas, of Hattiesburg, who was taken into custody […]
‘We were shocked’: Mississippi nurse dies after being hit by vehicle
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The death of a registered nurse in Mississippi came as a shock to her loved ones. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said 41-year-old Marcie Errington, of Crystal Springs, died after she was hit by a vehicle near Sunset Grill in Rankin County. Those who worked with Errington at […]
Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters
BROOKHAVEN — Marlon Dixon joined the Brookhaven Fire Department nine years ago. He is now the department’s training officer in a career he loves. Dixon said he started out as a volunteer firefighter in Byram, he has been there for 12 years and is a Captain in Byram. He rose through the ranks in Brookhaven […] The post Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters appeared first on Daily Leader.
Deadly Shooting Friday in Carthage
A man was killed Friday night on Martin Luther King Dr. in Carthage. An officer was flagged down and quickly called for an ambulance when he found there was a gunshot victim. The man who has been identified as 30-year-old Kevin Christopher Cross Jr. of Carthage was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Jackson police investigate shootings that left 3 dead, at least 4 injured over the weekend
A Jackson Police official confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that authorities are investigating two shootings that left three people dead and four others injured over the weekend. Public Information Officer Tommie Brown said a Sunday shooting at a Shell gas station in the 2800 block of McDowell Road left two people dead and four others injured. ...
‘Star chamber’: Joint motion seeks to seal Tim Herrington’s capital murder case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A joint effort to seal filings in the case against a former Ole Miss student accused of slaying Jimmie “Jay” Lee is very unusual, a legal expert told Mississippi Today. The petition states that due to “significant” media coverage, the only way Sheldon Timothy...
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
To combat health care disparities and promote early detection of cervical and breast cancers, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a crucial screening event in Holmes County. Like many rural areas, Holmes County faces significant health care disparities due to limited...
Rising star: Young preacher lives by faith while overcoming obstacles
At only 19 years of age, Ken’Darion Jones might be young, but he’s often described as possessing the maturity and discernment of someone much older. With all that he’s experienced in his short life, his positive outlook is a feat in and of itself. Jones is the youth pastor at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church. He […]
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
USM Students Embark on Unforgettable Atlantic Research Cruise
Imagine being a part of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030 and contributing to improving navigation, disaster preparedness, and environmental protection. Four students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) boarded the Nancy Foster R/V student cruise this summer to learn hands-on techniques within the blue economy with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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