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After years of infighting and accusations, Jackson councilman predicts storm of indictments
The resignation of former Jackson city councilwoman Angelique Lee on Wednesday morning, followed by her subsequent plea of guilty to a federal bribery charge, has stirred a whirlwind of controversy in a city that’s no stranger to it. FBI raids conducted in Mississippi’s capital city in May 2024 elicited...
Hinds County supervisors hear budget requests ahead of new fiscal year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – From the Hinds County Election Commission to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, requests for budget increases are a common theme. Almost each department asked the Hinds County Board of Supervisors for more money on Thursday, August 15. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones asked for two transportation vans, a 10% employee pay […]
Suspect flees from traffic stop, police chase follows
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A man fled from Capitol Police officers when they attempted to make a traffic stop in Jackson Thursday around 6:30 p.m. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, leading officers on a pursuit from Ellis Avenue to Knight Road in Pearl, Mississippi. The driver, 38-year-old,...
City of Meridian resolved gas payment issues
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - UPDATE:. Meridian officials have told News 11 there was an issue with the Fuelman Cards on August 15 and the cards became inactive. The city said the scheduled payment to the company was posted Thursday, and the cards are active once again. Original story:. News 11...
YMCA flag football registration is now open
🏈🌟FOOTBALL SEASON🌟🏈 will be here soon! Register online at www.vicksburgymca.com or in person! Registration will be open TODAY (AUG 1st) through AUGUST 25th. 5 & 6-year-old | 7, 8 & 9-year-old | 10, 11 & 12-year-old All age groups must turn the associated age prior to...
Jackson City Hall hosts Selfie Day to support local government
"City Hall Selfie Day is a day that was created by, an organization that's helping engage local communities in showing appreciation for their local city governments or any particular government'" Kenneth Cummings, the communications director for the city of Jackson, said. Jackson City Hall was swarmed Thursday by local selfie...
News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum presented with 'golden key' to city of Biloxi, Mississippi
News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum was presented with a 'golden key' to the city of Biloxi, Mississippi. The honor was given to Rosenblum for her weeks-long coverage down in the Gulf Coast during Hurricane Katrina. The deadly and devastating Category 5 storm claimed more than 1,300 lives and left...
Ole Miss women's basketball signs Sophia Jite Gbemuotor from Delta State, Nigeria
Ole Miss women's basketball keeps working to build for the 2024-25 campaign, as head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin announced the signing of Sophia Jite Gbemuotor from Delta State, Nigeria on Tuesday. "Sophia has elevated our roster instantly. She is a dynamic forward that can score at all 3 levels," said McPhee-McCuin....
LONGTIME MISSISSIPPI FOOTBALL COACHES LANCE POGUE AND JOEY HAWKINS COME OUT OF RETIREMENT TO COACH 5 MINUTES FROM ONE OTHER, POGUE AT COLUMBIA HIGH AND HAWKINS AT COLUMBIA ACADEMY
Lance Pogue and Joey Hawkins – two of the most successful and popular football coaches in their respective high school associations (MHSAA and MAIS) over the past several decades – are now returning to the sidelines in the same town. Pogue, after taking year off from coaching, has...
Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Kelly Mitchell’s tombstone in Meridian, MS, immortalizes her as “The Gypsy Queen.” Mitchell was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in February of 1915. More than 100 years later, people come from near and far to visit the Victorian-style cemetery and leave gifts on her grave. The items on the grave, a reflection of the unique and fascinating burial traditions of the Romani people, as well as the local superstitions, add a layer of intrigue and respect to the death and burial of the woman called “The Gypsy Queen” by her family and the community alike.
MVD’s Peeples promoted to military’s newest major general
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) was promoted in an evening ceremony at the B’nai B’rith Club Wednesday night in Vicksburg. Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton presided over the event. Peeples assumed command of MVD […]
Poll managers needed for November election
Warren County is in need of poll managers for the Nov. 5 General Election. Warren County Election Commission Chairman and District 4 Commissioner Sara Carlson Dionne said minimum requirements include the worker is a registered voter in Warren County and is at least 18 years of age. “They must also complete a minimum four hours […]
Homes of Hope gets $21K donation from Hattiesburg Realtors Association
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Homes of Hope for Children in Purvis received a generous gift Thursday from the Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors during the organization’s annual meeting at Southern Oaks. Homes of Hope for Children was presented a check for $21,475. 33. The money will be used for...
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