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6-year-old killed during crash in Mississippi
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) - A 6-year-old died during a crash that happened in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The crash occurred around 3:43 p.m. on Highway 278 on Friday. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, an SUV drove off the highway and overturned, resulting in the death of the 6-year-old passenger. Medical...
Konnor Griffin first high school player selected in 2024 MLB Draft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The first night of the 2024 MLB Draft was Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, but in Jackson, friends and family of recent Jackson Prep graduate Konnor Griffin gathered at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame eager to hear his name announced. The crowd at the MSHOF did...
Taylor's Sunday Evening First Alert Forecast
Once again, it was incredibly hot and humid today! A few hit or miss showers and storms developed this afternoon, but many of us didn’t see any rain. Any lingering storms will diminish shortly after the sunset. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 70s by early Monday morning. We’re going to be under another Heat Advisory on Monday! Thankfully, the end of the week doesn't look as hot. Here's the latest forecast.
Mississippi State baseball 2024 MLB Draft live updates: Track Bulldogs who've been picked
The 2024 MLB Draft has arrived, and it is shaping up to be another successful run for Mississippi State baseball and coach Chris Lemonis. The Bulldogs, after having their season end in the Charlottesville Regional, are projected to have a handful of players drafted. Some could go as early as the first round, with players such as Jurrangelo Cijntje and Dakota Jordan being taken in that range in multiple mock drafts. Other players such as Khal...
Boom! New York Gatorade Player of Year Owen Paino removes name from MLB Draft, will join Rebels this spring
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Baseball received some exciting news yesterday from Owen Paino, the 20th-best high school player in the country, who removed his name from MLB Draft consideration and announced he would be headed to Oxford to play college baseball next season. The shortstop out of Poughkeepsie,...
Son of former Ole Miss player commits to home state LSU over Rebels and others
Four-star safety Jhase Thomas announced he was committing to LSU today, choosing the Tigers over Ole Miss, Colorado, Houston, and Texas Tech. The son of former Ole Miss cornerback Fred Thomas, he chose to commit to his in-state team over following in his father's footsteps at Ole Miss. It was reportedly a close run between the Tigers and the Rebels, with Jhase Thomas weighing both programs. However, the talented DB chose to stay home.
Law enforcement agencies unite for a basketball tournament
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Police Departments around the Golden Triangle unite together. The Starkville Police Department hosted a “Hooping with First Responders” event at the Starkville Sportsplex. Law enforcement agencies around the Golden Triangle from Columbus, Starkville, MSU, and West Point all huddled up to participate in...
Braden Montgomery drafted #12 overall in MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas (WLBT) - The 2024 MLB Draft started Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. According to MLB Pipeline’s most recent mock draft, four Mississippi players are expected to be drafted in the first round. The first off the board was Jackson Prep outfielder Konnor Griffin. Griffin was selected...
New business helps children with free school supplies
Www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-07-13 22:16:24. SUMMARY: With schools in Columbus, Miss., set to start soon, the newly opened Lab Boutique, owned by Rosalind Perry, organized a school supply drive to assist students and parents. The event was hosted within the store, where attendees received bags of essential supplies. Perry, whose store opened in April, expressed her aim to support the community and aid students in starting the new school term successfully. The initiative also intended to raise awareness about the store's presence in the community.
Gulfport Premium Outlets shoppers take advantage of state’s tax-free weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, hundreds of shoppers kick off Mississippi’s tax-free weekend by buying clothes, shoes, and more. According to Gulfport Premium Outlets manager Pam Meinzinger, it’s the perfect time to shop for tax-free deals since it’s the end of the season for many stores.
First Alert Forecast: More heat to start the week but rain will return
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Rain will begin to taper off throughout the rest of your Sunday night as the humidity will also still be around for the start to the week. Overnight, you can expect lows to drop into the mid 70s. Monday: The heat continues for the beginning...
Minor league baseball team grants aspiring broadcaster’s dream
An aspiring young broadcaster received a unique opportunity this weekend. The Mississippi Braves turned 14-year-old Pierce Gilbert’s request into an incredibly fun moment. Gilbert, a Little Rock, Mississippi native, came to the ballpark with a sign. The sign read, “I’m an aspiring broadcaster. Can I please call 1 inning in the booth? It would be Read more... The post Minor league baseball team grants aspiring broadcaster’s dream appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Students get ready for school with Dream Center Backpack Giveaway
July 13 – The DeSoto County Dream today held its annual Backpack Giveaway at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake. The Dream Center provided up to 1,500 backpacks and school supplies to children of Title I parents in DeSoto County. We spoke with DeSoto County Dream Center Executive Director...
The MAX has lots of interactive exhibits for all ages
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Friday, the Freedom School composed of 4 sites (Greenville, Leland, Anguilla, and Metcalfe) took a trip to the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. This school which caters to all kids within Mississippi holds a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Agriculture, and Math) summer program dedicated...
Massey Awarded a Program for Continuing Education Grant
LONG BEACH (GG) — P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach announces the award of a Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant to Courtland Massey. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. Courtland and her husband Jacob are both employees of...
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