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FTC: Mississippians were scammed out of tens of millions of dollars last year
JACKSON, Miss. — A federal agency that investigates scammers and fraudsters is bringing attention to the problem in Mississippi. The Federal Trade Commission says Mississippians lost tens of millions of dollars last year to scammers. The FTC held a conference Wednesday in Jackson to engage with ethnic media organizations across the state and consumer advocates to shine a spotlight on scams that target communities of color.
Deuce Knight becomes one of the first high school athletes in Mississippi to receive NIL, making history
Every year, numerous athletes from the coast embark on a journey to pursue their football careers at higher levels. Lucedale, Miss. (WLOX) is witness to many such athletes who aspire to make it big in the sport. All eyes will be on a certain Coast player this season. Deuce Knight,...
Vicksburg woman pleads guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony
A Vicksburg woman pleaded guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony on Wednesday. Laquesha Davis, who was initially charged with the June 14, 2021 murder of Malik Vallerie, gave an open plea in front of Judge James Chaney. Davis’ former co-defendant, Demarion Reed, was also charged with murder...
Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy
The Batesville Tigers finished runner up in the Dizzy Dean World Series held earlier this month in Southaven. The team faced competition from across the Southeast in the minor league World Series competition. Pictured are team members with their trophy and rings. They are (front, from left) Levi Anderson, Gio Cabrera, MJ Patton, Jacob McBride, […] The post Tigers Earn Dizzy Dean Trophy appeared first on The Panolian.
Louisiana mother of 4-year-old found dead confesses to killing, says she was on drugs
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake behind the Vinton Welcome Center confesses to killing her son, KPLC has reported. Aaliyah Jack was arrested July 8 in Mississippi after her 4-year-old son was found dead in a lake at a welcome center and her other child, a 1-year-old, was found alive in a ditch off Interstate 10, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores nationwide. Are Mississippi stores closing?
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. According to multiple media reports, representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath &...
Texas company sidesteps charity care requirement to reopen St. Dominic’s mental health unit
A for-profit, Texas-based company will reopen the shuttered St. Dominic’s psychiatric unit by the end of the year, though it will not have to provide the level of charity care deemed “reasonable” by the state. Oceans received pushback from the Mississippi Department of Health and Merit Health...
Fulton man arrested for alleged assault on two Tupelo boys
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been a month since two Tupelo boys were assaulted by a man in a black ski mask. 42-year-old Cedrick Thomas of Fulton has been charged with aggravated assault. Tupelo police officers were in the neighborhood back on June 24 when they heard...
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