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3 suspects charged with murder after Southern University student’s body found in Wilkinson County
WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. — Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Southern University student whose body was found earlier this week in Wilkinson County. 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 […] The post 3 suspects charged with murder after Southern University student’s body found in Wilkinson County appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man arrested for shooting near Amtrak station in Yazoo City
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred near the Amtrak station in Yazoo City. The Yazoo Herald reported authorities arrested the suspect, who was identified as Fernando Weekly, at Delta Circle Apartments on Thursday, July 25. Yazoo City police said the victim, Daryl Taylor, was shot […]
3 On Your Side Investigates: Off Base
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When Tim Bennett took over Smith-Wills Stadium in 2019, he wanted to breathe new life into the facility and again make it a premier destination for baseball. The wind was at his back, having already been recognized by state leaders for helping bring in the Mississippi...
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
To combat health care disparities and promote early detection of cervical and breast cancers, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a crucial screening event in Holmes County. Like many rural areas, Holmes County faces significant health care disparities due to limited...
Judge refuses to dismiss Rankin County sheriff from lawsuit filed by ‘Goon Squad’ victims
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal judgedenied a request from Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey to dismiss a $400 million lawsuit filed by two men abused at the hands of a group of deputies known as “The Goon Squad.”. Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker were tortured, humiliated, beaten and...
Ole Miss football recruiting talking points heading into Juice Fest
Lane Kiffin and his staff will focus on Juice Fest tomorrow while fans wait for any positive news from the big recruiting weekend. The Rebels will have a slew of recruits attending, and Kiffin hopes they leave with a commitment to Ole Miss at the forefront of their minds. Around...
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The man accused of killing former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen appeared in Forrest County court on Friday, July 26. Bricen Rivers was denied bond on a first-degree murder charge. He received a $20,000 bond on a grand larceny charge and a $20,000 bond on a tampering with evidence […]
First Alert Forecast: hotter, drier days return next week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - We’re ending off the week today with clouds and below average temperatures. Highs are forecast to top out in the middle 80s in most spots with a chance of more rain. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon and evening. Some downpours could contain locally heavy rainfall and thunder. Overnight, occasional showers will linger with low temperatures in the 70s.
Northpark Mall welcomes new content lab
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Northpark welcomed its second retailer is just under a week. On Thursday, Selfie! opened at the shopping center. The business is a do-it-yourself content lab where patrons can stop by and shoot or record content for themselves. Photographers and smartphone users alike can utilize the studio for staged shoots, documenting memories, […]
Guests taste ice cream, observe sleepy sloth at Chill Sloth soft opening in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - Chill Sloth Ice Cream & Smoothies held a soft opening Wednesday at 127 East Pine Street in Wiggins. Guests were treated to cool treats while observing the shop’s resident sloth sleeping in its new satellite exhibit. The theme of the restaurant is Costa Rican Jungle,...
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant with NOLA ties is for sale: 'Rarity on the Gulf Coast'
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant that has a sister location in New Orleans has hit the market for more than $3 million. Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar, at 1775 Beach Boulevard, opened on the Mississippi Coast in 2019 after new owners completed a full renovation to the three-story building that was once Bacchus on the Beach.
Local restaurants earn ‘A’ ratings, one earns ‘C’ rating
BOGUE CHITTO — Mississippi Department of Health inspected nine local restaurants this week. Of the nine restaurants, six earned “A” ratings, two earned “B” ratings and one earned a “C” rating. Bogue Chitto Boys, located at 2229 US51 SE, earned a “C” rating for the first time since opening in 2018, snapping a streak of […] The post Local restaurants earn ‘A’ ratings, one earns ‘C’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
Elvis Presley and his Biloxi girlfriend June Juanico
SUMMARY: Elvis Presley, before becoming a cultural icon, had a passionate romance with June Juanico in 1955. They met at a Keesler Air Force base show when Juanico was just 17. Their whirlwind relationship featured shared moments like skinny dipping and deep conversations about love and commitment. Despite their bond and talks of marriage, Elvis's rising fame and manager's ambitions created distance. Ultimately, their paths diverged when Juanico, fearing Elvis's infidelity, opted for engagement to another man. Following Elvis's death in 1977, she reflected on their love, admitting she never stopped caring for him.
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