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Suspect wanted after shooting into home in Madison subdivision
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) – Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of shooting into an occupied home in a Madison subdivision. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says the suspect was driving a motorcycle and appeared to be wearing a jacket possibly manufactured by Ride Rich. The suspect is considered...
Meet the Army Corps’ new plan to dam the Pearl River. It’s the same as the old plan, critics say.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that its old “One Lake” plan, which proposed to dam the Pearl River in Mississippi to alleviate flooding in the Jackson area, isn’t cost effective. Meet the new plan, which the Corps calls “Alternative D.” It looks a lot...
Golden gathering: OASIS group at Crossway enjoys fellowship
OASIS, or Outstanding Adults Sharing in Service, is a large group of senior adults spending time together at Crossway Church. The mission statement of the group is “to provide a welcoming environment wherein members can connect with each other, grow in the Lord, and serve the Lord with all their mind, heart and strength.” The […]
The top five most intense rivalries in the SEC with the addition of the Red River Rivalry
The SEC officially expanded this off-season, with Texas and Oklahoma finally joining the conference after two years of waiting. The addition of the two college football powerhouses means the SEC now has several new rivalries, the biggest of which is the Red River Rivalry. Where does that rank among the SEC's top five most intense rivalries?
Main Street Pascagoula Director shares secrets of the model Designated Community
Main Street Pascagoula became an MMSA community in 2000, when Rebecca Davis was the director. Northrop took over the role last year when Davis retired. Main Street Pascagoula has zero vacant buildings available in its Flagship District. That staggering statistic represents a significant achievement for the one-person office that serves...
Motorcyclist killed in Calhoun County wreck
PITTSBORO, Miss. (WTVA) — A motorcyclist died following a crash in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan identifed the victim as Robert Sanders, 24, of Eupora. The crash happened at approximately 3:10 p.m. on South Murphree Street in Pittsboro. A motorcycle and car collided.
Man wanted in 3 states arrested during traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police said on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams was wanted in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi on almost a dozen charges. Those charges included robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. According to Russellville Police, Williams attempted to...
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.
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