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Lucky Mississippi Lottery player wins $100,000 in scratch-off game
A Mississippi man became a Money Maker when he turned a $5 scratch-off purchase into a $100,000 win. Officials from the Mississippi Lottery announced Monday that a lucky lottery player from Madison won the one of the two $100,000 prizes in the Money Maker scratch-off game. The lucky player recently...
Case dismissed with prejudice against owner of former Briarwood One Building
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The slate has been wiped clean against the owner of a dilapidated North Jackson office building, now that the facility has been torn down. On Tuesday, Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Reynolds issued an order dismissing charges against Mike Kohan and Briarwood Realty Holding LLC, months after the Briarwood One Building was demolished.
What is the City of Canton doing to address flooding issues?
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) – Canton residents got their chance to learn and ask questions Tuesday about the Bear Creek Watershed Plan – Environmental Assessment, a plan that has produced seven alternatives to fix a long-time issue in the city… flooding. Residents will get the final say on...
Man injured after shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is injured after he was shot in Vicksburg. According to the Vicksburg Police Department, the shooting happened in the area of Speed and Washington Streets around 1:21 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim, a 53-year-old man, was shot in the upper right arm and later...
A no confidence vote was called against Jackson's city attorney Drew Martin. How it went
After a tense 25 minute discussion, with accusations of racism and "othering," a vote of no confidence against Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin failed during the Jackson City Council's Tuesday meeting. It was Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes who placed the item on the council's agenda on Monday, following complaints he has made over the last several days and recent council meetings about Martin and his office's work. ...
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
PCA crushed Clinton Christian 13-5 on Tuesday
Porter’s Chapel Academy went on the road and defeated Clinton Christian 13-5 on Tuesday. After trailing 3-0 early in the game, the Lady Eagles turned things around in the third after singles from Marley Bufkin and Brooklyn Nicholson along with a double from Sophie Masterson that tied the game at 3-3. PCA eventually went up 4-3 after an RBI from Kinsley Luke.
Rain affects accessibility to Jones County landfill
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Recent rain has affected the accessibility to the Randy Danny landfill in Jones County. Officials with the City of Laurel said the inaccessibility means that city workers will be unable to pickup debris for the remainder of the week. This includes discarded furniture, appliances and construction materials. The city will be […]
Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Former Meridian mayor Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange as its latest investor. The Dream Exchange is preparing to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange. Dream Exchange’s mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.
25 graduate from Jones College LPN program
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Family and friends gathered at the Jones College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday to celebrate the pinning of the newly Licensed Practical Nurses. For the last 12 months, these students have embarked on a difficult yet rewarding journey to make a change in the community. “I’m...
Local school districts increase uniform policy enforcement
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As schools are set to start returning on Thursday, August 1st - local school districts are preparing for students returning to campus. There have been concerns about possible changes to the dress code in Lauderdale County and surrounding districts. According to representatives from the school districts, the dress code itself hasn’t changed, but campus officials are being urged to increase enforcement of the dress code throughout the year.
Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss in the lead to land an All-Conference receiver and return man from under Kirby Smart's nose
The recruiting trail for the 2024 season is still not over. The firing of Utah State head coach Blake Anderson opened the door for several key playmakers to enter the portal. About 24 hours after Micah Davis submitted his name, Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin took pole position in the race. The 5-foot-11, ...
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