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Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
Guest speakers set for Fall Garden Day in Forrest County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Larry Stephenson may love his fruit trees, but he seems to enjoy sharing his knowledge about then nearly as much. Stephenson will be one of two guest speakers scheduled for 2024 Fall Garden Day, set for Friday, Sept. 27, at the Forrest County Extension Office, 952 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg.
Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She’s been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile after she was struck by a vehicle near the Ingalls Campus. Barnes died Thursday, leaving behind children ages 6, 4, 2, and 5 1/2 months old.
Deputies capture teen inmate who escaped custody in Hernando during protests at detention center
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Friday evening, a 14-year-old escaped from the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Center in Hernando, resulting in a citywide lockdown until his capture less than a half hour later. At 6:43 p.m., deputy jailers reported “several juvenile protests” at the juvie on West South Street.
Ole Miss Unveiled: Traditions and the Heartbeats of Rebel Pride
Two and a half hours north of Jackson, Mississippi, sits the University of Mississippi. Known better as Ole Miss, the school is located in the heavily forested hills of the city of Oxford. Founded in 1844 and opening classes in 1848 to 80 students, today the student population reaches about 20,000.
Meridian artist loses art room, collection to fire
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Friends of Larenzo Harry are supporting a GoFundMe account to help rebuild his art room that was recently destroyed by fire. The site said all of his materials to make his art was destroyed along with some valuable art work. News 11 recently featured Mr. Harry...
Mississippi State Football 2024: New Defensive Depth Chart Insights
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are gearing up for the 2024 college football season, with substantial changes to their roster and defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler. Key players from last season remain, yet many are inexperienced or untested in their roles. The anticipated defensive depth chart features returning starters and newcomers, creating a blend of experience and fresh talent as the team prepares to face Eastern Kentucky.
Men’s Basketball to Face BYU in Rady Children’s Invitational Opener
OXFORD, Miss. – Sports San Diego announced the matchups and tipoff times for the opening day of the 2024 Rady Children's Invitational Tournament on Thursday, pairing Ole Miss with BYU at 4:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, November 28. The two-day tournament begins on Thanksgiving Day and finishes up with...
Vicksburg comes in first in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Best Historical Small Town list
The River City has officially finished first on the Readers’ Choice list of America’s 10 Best Historical Small Towns by Newsweek magazine. “As mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi, I am deeply honored and thrilled to announce that Vicksburg has been named the Best Historical Small Town,” Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Thursday evening in a […]
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