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Three arrested after body of missing Louisiana college student found in Mississippi shot multiple times
Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Louisiana college student whose body was found earlier this week in Mississippi. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Mississippi teen wanted for fatal shooting captured in Texas
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – A 15-year-old wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Mississippi was captured in Texas. Brookhaven police said Christian Collins was apprehended by agents with the U.S. Marshal’s Service in his mother’s apartment in San Marcos, Texas, on Friday, July 26. Collins has...
Focused on Mississippi: Mississippi Lions All State Band
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Members of the Pearl High School Band have been practicing this summer ahead of the first football game of the 2024 season. There’s another high school band that Mississippi fields every summer. It’s the Mississippi Lions All State Band. There are more than 140 members of the band. After an intense one week of […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for $1.145 billion. Casey’s CEO Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition, we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
Mississippi Outdoor Expo kicks off with new attractions
JACKSON, Miss. — TheMississippi Outdoor Expo, the state's largest display for everything outdoors, is this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The expo, which runs Friday through Sunday, offers a wide range of outdoor equipment. Vendors offer everything for the outdoors from rods to reels, bows to tractors, farm equipment, power equipment and more.
Concussion drug Prevacus founder pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare scandal case
A former research scientist and drug company CEO in Florida, whose work on a nasal spray to treat concussions was at one time touted across the nation, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to wire fraud in connection with the Mississippi welfare scandal. Jacob Vanlandingham appeared before U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves at Thad Cochran Federal Courthouse in Jackson, where he admitted to using money he received through his company Prevacus for personal use, including gambling and...
Dana Road Elementary named one of six SOR schools by Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) have been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. According to officials, a caller is impersonating a PSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday, July 25, […]
Lady Vols split pair of softball games to open season
Preslee Jackson loves the game of softball. When the Starkville Academy Lady Volunteers were finally able to open the season Friday, she was ready. Jackson started out hot at the plate with a pair of doubles, a single and drove in four runs as the Lady Vols defeated the Columbus Christian Lady Rams 19-0 in four innings.
New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-26 18:51:39. SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women celebrated its summer commencement ceremony, adding 369 graduates to its “Long Blue Line.” The event took place in Rent Auditorium, with graduates from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, education, business, and arts. Bill Vandergriff was awarded an honorary doctorate, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences was renamed in honor of him and his wife, Jo-Ann. The ceremony highlighted the university's commitment to fostering diverse academic programs and recognizing significant contributions to its mission.
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
Www.wcbi.com – MorrisAdmin – 2024-07-26 18:25:02. SUMMARY: Starkville Habitat for Humanity has reached its $1 million goal, enabling the construction of new homes for families in need. Twana Hubbard, a local resident, shared her struggles after her roof collapsed in 2019 and expressed gratitude for being approved for a new home. Project Construction Manager John Breazeale emphasized the importance of community support in helping families and fostering generational stability through housing. The executive director, Amanda Henry, acknowledged the tremendous local support contributing to this effort. The Hubbards are set to move into their new home before the holiday season, highlighting the program's impact on the wider community.
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