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Jackson city council member has wages garnished to cover campaign expense
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city council member’s wages are being garnished to cover unpaid campaign expenses. For months now, a court order has been mandating that a portion of Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee’s council paycheck go toward paying A2Z Printing for nearly $21,000 in expenses racked up by her campaign.
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-07-24 18:46:05. SUMMARY: Quinshon Judkins, who amassed 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns in two seasons at Ole Miss, transferred to Ohio State. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin praised him as one of college football's top players. Kiffin's coaching has led Ole Miss to consistently rank in the SEC's top four for rushing yards per game over the past four years. With 2023 showing 178 YPG, Kiffin is optimistic about replacing Judkins, highlighting the return of Ulysses Bentley and the additions of Logan Diggs and Rashad Amos. He emphasized adapting the offense to players' strengths for continued success.
76-year-old man charged with making terroristic threat, 2 counts of kidnapping at elementary school
FOXWORTH, Miss. (WDAM) - A 76-year-old Foxworth man was arrested and charged Thursday with two counts of kidnapping and making a terroristic threat after brandishing an air pistol Thursday morning at West Marion Primary School. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that Timothy Ward was in custody at the Marion...
BREAKING: Rebel Pitcher Hunter Elliott announces his return to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott announced on Twitter that he would be returning to Oxford for another year despite being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. Back in 2022, as a freshman, Elliott became a key contributor to...
Perry County School District implements new policies
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Perry County students will head back to class next week. There are some new policies and schedule changes that parents and students will need to be aware of. The Perry County School District has been on an upward trajectory in test scores and proficiency, and Perry Central High School plans […]
Temps rising back to normal levels in the coming days, but scattered showers linger
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After a soggy start to the week with some unseasonably cool temperatures, we’re coming into the back half of the workweek with a more standard summer pattern on tap. We’ll still have to contend with showers throughout the morning today, letting up mostly after the...
Rain sticks around for Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances continue for Thursday but should back off somewhat by Friday. THURSDAY: Another round of steady rain is on the way, breaking up at times. Persistent rain should hold highs once again to the low 80s or even upper 70s, similar to Wednesday. THURSDAY...
Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time appeared first on Daily Leader.
Byram mayor hopes to increase police, firefighter pay as part of 2025 budget
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) – Budget talks for Byram are expected to get underway next week, and Mayor Richard White is hoping the city can find the funds to give police and firefighters a raise. White says they’re the first of what will likely be four meetings for city leaders...
Fate of on-again, off-again Yazoo Pumps expected by December despite no price tag
ROLLING FORK — For years, the fate of a project known as the Yazoo Pumps has bounced back and forth in a game of political ping pong. Now, with a retooled pumps proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inching closer to a new flood control plan for the South Delta.
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC) since 1966.
Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school
www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-25 16:15:03 SUMMARY: A janitor at West Maran Primary School prevented a potential shooting when an elderly man entered the school with a gun […] The post Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. No related posts.
Mississippians reminded to stop for school buses when loading, unloading children
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippians are reminded to obey school bus safety laws. Drivers must stop for school buses — at least 10 feet from the bus — when loading or unloading children. Vehicles are not to move until all children have crossed the street and the...
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