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A Party Near the Prison: Four Wheelers in Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.–A gathering may have gotten out of hand Saturday night in Walnut Grove on Hwy. 492. Leake County dispatchers got multiple calls about loud music and ATVs going up and down roadways near the prison. One woman called and said the people riding were turning around in...
Turki Alalshikh and Eddie Hearn plot Terence Crawford vs. Jaron Ennis
It appears Saudi Arabian boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh believes Jaron Ennis has some boots to fill in the sport of boxing. Alalshikh proposed via social media a fight between Ennis and pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford at junior middleweight “soon.”. Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs), 27, of Philadelphia, stopped David Avanesyan...
NMMC Women's Hospital introduces skin-to-skin contact initiative for C-section deliveries
TUPELO — When Anna Curtis's baby was delivered by C-section at the North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospital last month, she was holding her daughter, Addilynn, within minutes. After the delivery, nurses showed Curtis her baby and took her away for a quick assessment before bringing her back for skin-to-skin contact. The experience was incredible, Curtis said. Early skin-to-skin ...
Tractor Reported Turned Over on a Man Near Thomastown
THOMASTOWN, Miss.–A tractor was reported turned over on a man near Thomastown Saturday evening. Leake County deputies and other first responders were called to a logging road on Revere Rd. near St. Anne, to the northwest of Carthage, near Thomastown, just after 6:30. It wasn’t clear from police communications...
Man wanted by MDOC arrested after chase into Flowood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver was arrested after a chase from Jackson to Flowood, authorities said. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said Capitol police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Bailey Avenue near Wood Street at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. Martin said the driver […]
Wreck With Injuries Reported on Hwy. 25
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A one-car wreck with injuries was reported Saturday afternoon at 4:24. The crash was on Hwy. 25 south, just north of Hwy. 16. Police and rescue personnel did not discuss the nature or number of injuries over police radio. At least two women were hurt and went to...
Teamwork helps Simmons' football camp grow
For the last four years, Jeffery Simmons has been giving back in a major way to the Starkville community. The former Noxubee County star and Mississippi State standout looks back at his own childhood for inspiration. When the National Football League came calling and Simmons earned his due contract, his message shortly after was about hope for the next generation and not allowing circumstances to dictate a journey.
$100 and Under: Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend Awaits!
Mississippi’s tax-free weekend allows residents to purchase eligible items like clothing, shoes, and school supplies under $100 without paying sales tax, with discounts applicable and online purchases included, offering savings for back-to-school and other essential purchases. Mississippians Prepare for Tax-Free Weekend: What You Need to Know According to the Sun Herald, this weekend in Mississippi, […]
Updates from Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin at 2024 SEC Media Days: Follow our live coverage
DALLAS ― Ole Miss football and coach Lane Kiffin should be one of the hot topics of conversation at 2024 SEC Media Days. The Rebels are set to take part in the first day of the event, with Kiffin taking the stage inside the Omni Hotel on Monday. Though the SEC's expansion...
Photo gallery: More than just veggies
Fresh produce, flowers, meats and more – all from local farmers – are available at the Oxford Community Market every Tuesday afternoon, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at the Old Armory Pavilion, located at the corner of University Avenue and Bramlett Boulevard. Photos by Ben Williams The post Photo gallery: More than just veggies appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Historic catfish tournament coming back to Vicksburg
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament is returning to Vicksburg and this year the stakes are even higher. Anglers will have a chance of winning what organizers are calling the biggest pay-out in tournament history. A total of $200,000 in cash will be awarded with the winning team taking […]
MLB Scout Reviews Jackson Prep Grad Konnor Griffin
Sports Zone’s David Edelstein shares an exclusive interview with an MLB scout about what he or she told his or her MLB team about Jackson Prep grad Konnor Griffin. The scout agreed to the conversation with the condition of remaining anonymous.
Goodman Police Chase SUV Through Kosciusko
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Goodman police were chasing an SUV through Kosciusko Saturday morning. About 10:20 a dispatcher alerted Kosciusko officers that a Goodman Police officer was chasing a black Chevrolet Tahoe through Kosciusko, headed toward the county on the southern edge of town. The dispatcher said the officer requested any officers who could help to try and stop the Tahoe.
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 49 Days – Billy Jackson’s 49 Sacks
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to take the wheel.
Hot, humid, and stormy Sunday
Happy Sunday! It will be hot and humid today! Temperatures will climb into the mid 90s with heat index values around 110 this afternoon. Spotty showers and storms are expected this afternoon and evening, heavy rainfall and frequent lightning may accompany some storms. See a spelling or grammar error in...
Johns recipient of Sexton Award
Congratulations to Class of 2024 graduate, Tyler Johns, for receiving the Wayne “Twink” Sexton Award during the Crossroads Diamond Club All Star game held in May. Tyler was chosen for this award based on his unselfish love of the game of baseball.
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