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The Main Attraction forging ahead with a new direction
TUPELO – The Main Attraction Emporium and Coffee Bar — the unique women's apparel, jewelry and gift boutique in the heart of downtown — has been open since 1988. But perhaps by this time next year, maybe even earlier, the shop customers know today will be completely transformed. Owner Barbara Fleishhacker, who's been through three recessions and a pandemic, said the time has come for something ...
Author Jeff Barry's debut novel explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way
TUPELO • With a name that’s sure to turn the heads of Ole Miss football fans and their rivals, Jeff Barry’s debut novel, “Go to Hell Ole Miss,” is a dialogue-driven narrative that explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way. “It’s about a father’s willingness to do almost anything to protect his only daughter from the man he had pressured her to marry,” Barry said. “Almost.” The story ...
Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old Prentiss girl
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Missing/Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old Prentiss girl. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Kaycee Alexis Johnson was last seen on Wednesday, July 17 around 6:45 p.m. in the 5500 block of Highway 13 in Jefferson Davis County. Johnson was last seen […]
MDOT gives updates on I-10 widening, Diamondhead projects
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation is widening a 12-mile stretch of interstate between Long Beach and Diamondhead exits. The state agency spoke with WLOX News on Sunday. “It’s a massive, massive project,” said Anna Ehrgott with MDOT’s public affairs division. “There are several components to...
UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School...
Blake Shapen: "Probably done" with baseball career during transition to Mississippi State football
DALLAS --- For those Mississippi State fans wanting to see Blake Shapen pick up his college baseball career this spring with the Diamond Dawgs, don't get your hopes up. Shapen, Mississippi State football's transfer quarterback from Baylor, shot down the idea of returning to the sport he once was a high school star at, and instead focusing on his remaining eligibility on the gridiron.
David Hall elected to Miss. Power Board
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian businessman has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Power Company. David Hall is President and CEO of Hall Timberlands, a family owned timber company in business in Meridian for over 85 years. David Hall.
Oral arguments to be reset in Carlos Moore judicial performance case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Oral arguments in a case that could determine whether to remove Carlos Moore as a municipal court judge will be rescheduled for a later date. Moore was slated to appear before the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 23. However, the attorney filed a motion to continue due to a death in the family.
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Starkville teen faces list of charges in connection to auto burglaries
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-20 18:51:08. SUMMARY: An 18-year-old Starkville teen, Anthony Buchanan, faces multiple charges related to auto burglaries in the city. Starkville Police arrested him at Brookville Garden Apartments following a search warrant. Buchanan is charged with one count of Grand Larceny Auto, five counts of Auto Burglary, and one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Additional charges are possible. Buchanan was already out on bond for similar charges including Auto Burglary, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime from the previous year. For ongoing updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
Taylor's Saturday Evening First Alert Forecast
It has been a soggy Saturday for many of us! Only a few showers will linger this evening, but a few more showers and storms will be possible early Sunday morning. It’ll stay warm and muggy tonight with low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Scattered showers and storms are possible again on Sunday. Some of these storms may have heavy rain and frequent lightning.
Column | Moving forward, July will be dead. What happens to Juice Fest?
Future stars will be holding high carnival next weekend as Ole Miss football hosts what has become one of the most popular recruiting events in the nation: Juice Fest. It will be held for the last time for the forseeable future, at least so late in the summertime. That's because...
Gabe's Saturday Evening Forecast - Cooler temperatures stick around and so do those rain chances
Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible overnight and into Sunday. A stationary front lingering over our area will allow for some more showers and thunderstorms to form especially by Sunday afternoon.
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