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Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board
Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Middleton will serve as a member of the Mississippi Delegation of the Board of Trustees. The 77-member Board represents approximately 800 SACSCOC-accredited institutions and is responsible for […] The post Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi’s Black students more likely to repeat grades: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the end of school segregation nationwide, data reveals that racialized differences are still present in Mississippi’s public education system. Mississippi has historically had growing pains related to racial issues. School desegregation was not enforced in the state until 1970, 16 years after the landmark Brown v. […]
Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United States...
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
MHP enters 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is competing in the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), MHP’s new Ford Mustang has been entered into the 2024 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Click here to cast your vote. Voting will end on […]
Two people wounded in Wednesday afternoon shooting in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — A shooting wounded two people in Grenada. The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon, July 17 at an apartment complex on Gerard Street. A woman suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle and a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims went to the...
Columbus Place developers request takeover of city street section
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The facelift on the former Leigh Mall continues, and now developers have some more room to grow. Hull Properties, which bought the historic Columbus retail center and has since dubbed it Columbus Place, recently went to the Columbus City Council with a request to take over a section of a city street that sits between Highway 45 and the shopping center.
Mason Nichols to return to Swayze Field for senior season in 2025
Ole Miss baseball has been on a roll lately and have started to see some momentum head back in the right direction in recent days, following what once was a tough offseason stretch. That momentum continued Wednesday, as senior right-handed pitcher Mason Nichols announced his intentions to return to Swayze...
Storm damage reports in East Missississppi
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Wednesday afternoon several cities and towns across East Mississippi were hit with very strong scattered thunderstorms resulting in a lot of damage. There was a multi-vehicle wreck on North Hills Street, with no major injuries being reported. According to reports, a single vehicle rolled over on...
Ole Miss baseball adds third portal pitcher with Tampa transfer Alex Canney
Inside the Rebels has confirmed initial reports that Junior University of Tampa right-handed pitcher Alex Canney is the latest to join Ole Miss' 2024 transfer class. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound veteran was a 38-game starter across three seasons for the Spartans and now becomes first-year pitching coach Joel Mangrum's third transfer pitcher commitment.
Judge denies motion to enforce judgment in Dau Mabil case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Hinds County judge said the brother of Dau Mabil cannot conduct an autopsy with a certain pathologist. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April after he disappeared in Jackson in March. Dau’s wife, Karissa Bowley, and his brother, Bul Mabil, have been at odds […]
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