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Some Clinton parents have questions about school bus routes
CLINTON, Miss. — With the school year freshly underway, parents have expressed concerns about bus route changes in the Clinton Public School District. The concern stemmed from a morning incident this week when parents said several children weren’t picked up from the bus stop at the expected time.
Magnolia man sentenced to 26 months for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
A Magnolia man was sentenced to 26 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, Edward Dewayne Cockerham, 35, was found in possession of a firearm by Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents and a Pike County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Cockerham had a prior felony […] The post Magnolia man sentenced to 26 months for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon appeared first on Daily Leader.
Woman pleads guilty to murdering man outside Krystal in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of a man who was killed during a drive-by shooting at a Krystal in Jackson. On June 10, 2021, Jackson Police officers responded to the incident located at the Krystal near the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Robinson Road.
Archie Manning and Langston Rogers team up to raise money for Delta State athletics
There was a time, in the early-to-mid 1960s when Archie Manning thought he would probably play football, basketball and/or baseball at Sunflower Junior College (now Mississippi Delta Community College). Or, Manning dreamed, if he really improved and put on some weight, he might even play at Delta State. Those were...
Man pleads guilty to carjacking, holding woman at gunpoint in front of her Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Crystal Springs man has pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm while carjacking a woman in front of her home in Jackson. The incident happened in May of 2021. According to court documents, Christopher Lawrence Murray, 31, and another man approached a woman sitting in her...
Puppy rescued by MDOT worker now available for adoption
JACKSON, Miss. — A puppy that was found badly injured on the side of a Mississippi highway is healing well and is now looking for a family to adopt him. Mississippi Department of Transportation Maintenance Tech David Walker was working on State Route 72 in Burnsville recently when he found the puppy, which was near another puppy that was found deceased. The surviving puppy had two broken hind legs and other injuries.
Acupuncture advocate transforms holistic health care in Greenville
GREENVILLE – Sharon Johnson-Eby, a former respiratory therapist with 30 years of experience in the medical field, founded An Medi-Zen, a holistic clinic in Greenville, Mississippi, this year. Johnson-Eby integrates Eastern and Western medicine to address local health disparities, offering services such as acupuncture, cupping therapy and herbal medicine.
Germantown High School opens 24 new classrooms amid growing population
Several local officials, students, teachers and community members gathered under a large tent in blistering heat at Germantown High School on Tuesday afternoon to witness a ribbon cutting for 24 new classrooms. The additions come at a time of significant growth for Germantown high. The new classrooms replaced several outdoor trailers used in recent years to accommodate overflowing classrooms. Three of the trailers were dismantled that same morning. ...
Friends enjoy cooking at the Fair
The Weir Cabin is filled with family and friends who share in the cooking the week of the Neshoba County Fair. Wednesday night has become “Spaghetti Night,” prepared by cabin guests and longtime friends Sharon Anthony Brown and Rory Trapp. “There is nothing like a dinner table with...
Fieber tapped to lead Collinsville bank branch
Stacy Brantley, President, and CEO of The Citizens Bank recently announced the promotion of Scott Fieber to Assistant Vice President & Loan Officer at the bank’s Collinsville Branch. Fieber, who holds a BS in Business Administration from Mississippi State University, has been with the bank for 10 years, and...
CFPB To Distribute Over $8 Million To Consumers Harmed By All American Check Cashing
In July, 43,647 consumers harmed by All American Check Cashing, Inc., will begin receiving refund checks in the mail. The CFPB took action against the check cashing and payday loan company All American and its owner, Michael Gray, alleging that All American failed to disclose the cost of cashing a check and used deceptive tactics to prevent consumers from canceling or refunding a transaction. The CFPB also alleged that All American made deceptive statements about the benefits of high-cost payday loans and failed to provide refunds after consumers overpaid their loans.
Grind to Glory: Winona Tigers looking to maintain their success in the 2024 season
The Winona Tigers come into the 2024 as the reigning 3A champions. Grind to Glory: Winona Tigers looking to maintain their success in the 2024 season. The Winona Tigers come into the 2024 season as the reigning 3A champions.
Wiggins man pleads guilty to attempting to sell 96 grams of meth, faces 20 years in prison
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - 42-year-old Dennis Daughdrill has pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, officials announced on Wednesday. According to court documents, on February 16, an investigation revealed that Daughdrill was selling meth from his home in Wiggins. A search of the house uncovered 96 grams of meth as well as a firearm.
High School Football Preview: Hartfield Academy
The Rankin County school went a 14-0 last season. While the team has lost some great players, they have more coming up the ranks that should have an immediate impact or were contributors last year. A lot of excitement for Hartfield again this year and they say they are ready for the pressure that comes […]
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