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Group looks to renovate abandoned dorms in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – An abandoned college dormitory in West Point could be getting a renovation. The Dream Center Golden Triangle wants to breathe new life into the old Kenneth G. Neigh Dormitory at the former Mary Holmes College. The dorms – which were opened in 1970 –...
MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
Luxury Living: Million dollar home in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Realtor Dominique Beasley with Opulent Keys joined Studio 3 to show us the luxury home for sale in the Johnstone neighborhood in Madison. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?...
New emergency hospital to open in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County will be the home of a new emergency hospital. Work has begun to transform the old hospital in Raleigh into the Smith County Emergency Hospital. Covington County Hospital and South Regional Medical Center partnered on the $1.5 million project. “We hope makes a difference. Especially when they, you […]
Cancer Fundraiser for Harper Grace at Elks Lodge August 24
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A fundraiser for Harper Grace, a local 5 year old St. Jude Patient, will be held at the Elks Lodge #95 on August 24. The event will have $10 chicken plates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and both a live and silent auction. There will also be a $20 per hand Poker Run, additional hands are $5. Registration for the Run begins at 8:30 a.m., with kick stands up at 9 a.m.
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to play in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Women’s Basketball will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France to kick off the season against projected top-10 USC. The game will take place on Monday, November 4 from Adidas Arena. Ole Miss and USC will be two of a total of 17 Division I men’s or women’s basketball […]
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
Man frustrated after he says his service dog wasn’t allowed on bus
JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service animal. Bailey said that is a violation of the American Disability Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
VJHS recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Hype Athletics
Vicksburg Junior High School recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Kolby Wesley with Hype Athletics. The camp was the completion of VJHS’ summer cheering. Captain – Skylar Spencer: ALSTAR AWARD, Cheerleading Certificate, Cheer Captain Leadership Award. Co-Captain – JaMirrial Harris: Cheerleading Certificate, Best Flyer Award...
“Back Outside” Popup Shop returns July 28
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The “Back Outside” Popup Shop, Part II, will be held this Sunday, July 28, at the Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., providing an afternoon full of activities and entertainment. MK Banks & Co., Drop-A-Bag...
Four-star Jamarion Davis-Fleming includes Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in top 4
Canton forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has narrowed his finalists to four schools, according to his social media post on Tuesday, in which he included Ole Miss and Mississippi State basketball. Davis-Fleming, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, also had LSU and James Madison. In a social media post Davis-Fleming said, "Where we going??" ...
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore healthcare careers
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 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 of...
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