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Summit focuses on changemaking and civil rights history
JACKSON, Miss. — Saturday was the final day of a three-day summit honoring the 60th anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer 1964. The Southern Poverty Law Center hosted "The Road to 60: Organize, Mobilize, Defend and Win Training Summit," which focused on bringing together members of the community to honor veterans of the Civil Rights Movement and the state's deep civil rights legacy.
Soccer Earns Highest Ranking in Program History at #11 in TopDrawerSoccer Poll
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State soccer continues to reach unprecedented heights, earning the highest ranking in program history at No. 11 in the latest TopDrawerSoccer poll. The Bulldogs ascension in the rankings follows an impressive 2-0 start to the 2024 season, showcasing their potential to compete at the highest levels of collegiate soccer.
Mississippi State football has plenty of options at running back
Mississippi State football is set to begin the Jeff Lebby-era in less than two weeks, as they'll kick-off the 2024 season August 31. The Bulldogs are expected to have a strong ground game in their new offensive attack, and they'll have several options to tote the rock. Here's a look...
State of Mississippi prospects who showed off in week-one
High School football season has kicked off in Mississippi and fans are excited about that. Not just their own fans but college football fans who are watching the players their programs are recruiting. There are some ballers in this bunch who had a great first game and stepped it up...
Smith has something to prove with Bulldogs
Isaac Smith will have a chip on his shoulder this football season for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are hoping it will be a healthy shoulder. Ever since coming back from injuries to his knee and shoulder, Smith has tried to get back in a position where he can help MSU be successful.
Police: Young man tried to rob store twice within 15 minutes in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) — Police claim a man tried to rob a business twice in less than 15 minutes in West Point. Travonte Dixon, 23, is accused of trying to steal $3,000 worth of merchandise from a Hibbett Sports store. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18. Dixon...
Jackson police chief: Mental health patients from across country are finding way to Jackson
Over the course of the Clarion Ledger’s investigation into who allegedly assaulted and murdered 51-year-old Wendy Gilbreath, the Clarion Ledger spoke to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade who said the task to respond to mental health related incidents sometimes falls on the shoulders of the department. Wade said the task to respond can...
Black Barrels, Crews in White Suits, Open Gate Reignite Contaminant Concerns Among Locals
Following City announcements about the details surrounding the initial Urban Renewal Plan local residents have kept an "unofficial watch" on several properties around Ocean Springs, including a 4.8-acre piece of prime real estate. The Ocean Springs Weekly Record received several messages from readers over the last week notifying the news...
Regional Veterans Affairs office has reopened
The Jackson Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Jackson has reopened after extensive building renovations. “During the last several months, employees of the Jackson VA Regional Office have continued to perform the essential mission of delivering much-earned benefits to Veterans and eligible family members,” said Jackson VA Regional Office Director Darryl Brady. Earlier this […] The post Regional Veterans Affairs office has reopened appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club to host third annual ‘Paws under the Oaks’ on Saturday, September 14th
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club will host its 3rd Annual “Paws Under The Oaks”, an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event on Saturday, September 14th at Centennial Plaza, 200 East Beach Blvd. in Gulfport. The event begins at 11 AM and continues until 3 PM. Admission is...
Ernesto enters cooler waters of the Atlantic and starts declining
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Ernesto has been the topic of discussion since August 11th when it started as “Potential Tropical Cyclone #5.” It then officially became Tropical Storm Ernesto on Monday, August 12th, and it’s been rolling ever since. Well, it looks like Ernesto is beginning to...
Convicted felon traveling to GA will spend 4 years in prison for illegal gun possession
Joshua Colston, 50, of Corinth, Miss., was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner on Aug. 15.
WC’s Davenport commits to East Central CC
Warren Central High School football player Gavin Davenport has committed to playing at East Central Community College. Davenport made the news public on Saturday when he announced his decision over social media. Davenport is a senior linebacker who totaled 88 tackles, 56 solos, one interception, and one touchdown in 2023....
Dozens of handmade quilts on display at Waller Craft Center
Stitch by stitch, almost entirely by hand, quilts tell the story of our lives in ways that other objects we use each day cannot. Over the years, quilts have morphed from utilitarian to high art, carrying tradition, culture and history from one generation to the next. Quilters and quilt lovers have been known to travel great distances to see the creations of quilt artists.
Two injured after being shot in Waynesboro
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating after two people were injured during a shooting in Waynesboro. The shooting occurred on Friday, August 16 near U.S. 84 East. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the two victims were able to […]
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