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Petal School District hosts convocation ceremony for new school year
PETAL Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District welcomed students, families and staff back Friday for its annual convocation ceremony. The ceremony kicked off with leaders giving back to faculty and staff. “We had 22 mini-grants that were given out to teachers, so they can go above and beyond in...
Ole Miss Sends Seven Athletes to 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Ole Miss will be well-represented at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, with seven past and present athletes heading to the games across various sports and events. Seven former and current Ole Miss athletes will compete at the Paris Olympics. Events include the 200-meter track and field, pole vault, high jump,...
WC’s Larry Reynolds Jr. commits to Mississippi Valley State University
Warren Central High School football player Larry Reynolds Jr. has committed to playing at Mississippi Valley State University. Reynolds, who is a defensive end, made the announcement over social media on Friday. Last season, Reynolds racked up 79 tackles, 58 solos, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass deflections...
Talking specifics: Monsour, Flaggs expound on opposition to changing Vicksburg’s form of government
Last week, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. issued public statements making clear his feelings about a proposed change to Vicksburg’s form of government. This week, both Flaggs and Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour spoke in more detail about why each city leader is opposed to changing the River City’s long-standing government structure. During a town hall […]
A sweet local treat for ‘National Ice Cream Day’
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - With National Ice Cream Day on the horizon, one Pine Belt shop has a perk that can be used Sunday. The Laurel Creamery has come up with a treat for Pine Belt residents. “We’re gonna have 10 percent off all day long,” Laurel Creamery owner/operator Katie...
River City town hall part 3: Flaggs discusses employee pay raises, housing, street paving
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Wizdom Academy Official Demo Launch Trailer
Watch the demo launch trailer for Wizdom Academy to see the fantasy world and gameplay of this strategy management game. The demo for Wizdom Academy is available now on PC. Build your 3D wizard school, recruit students and staff, manage your resources, take strategic decisions, and solve the mystery of the severe mana shortages at Wizdom Academy.
Ole Miss opens as 40-point plus favorite over week 1 opponent Furman
The Rebels are 42 days away from running out onto Hollingsworth field to take on FCS side Furman in the opening game of the 2024 season. As expected, Ole Miss has opened as huge point favorites over the Paladins, with them as big as +42.5 point favorites. In the opening...
Petal Children’s Task Force gets $5,000 donation from Amerigroup
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal Children’s Task Force got a big donation Friday from health insurance company, Amerigroup Mississippi. Amerigroup gave the organization $5,000. “With this, we’re able to purchase food, because when we order pallets, and twelve pallets might cost us $10,000, well, this will be half...
NFL player returns to Laurel alma mater Friday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A special guest made an appearance at the Laurel School District Friday during its annual convocation. National Football League offensive tackle Charles Cross was the speaker at the event. During the event, Cross announced he was opening a $10,000 scholarship fund for Laurel High School seniors.
State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a motion asking the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man who was indicted in the death of a University of Mississippi student. According to court documents, the parties asked for the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., of Grenada, to be sealed because […]
2024 Southern Miss Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule & Outlook
Southern Miss fans love their football team, but they’ll likely go into the 2024 season skeptical about the program’s immediate future. Fresh off a three-win season, it’s hard to become stoked about the Golden Eagles’ chances in 2024. The schedule is challenging, and the team’s overall talent level compared to league peers is questionable.
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