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South Carolina men arrested after fight at Gulfport Airbnb leads to shots fired
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, Gulfport PD announced the arrests of three suspects on the following charges:. 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of assault on a law enforcement officer, 1 count of trafficking cocaine, 1 count of trafficking MDMA, 1 count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Clintonians excel at Ole Miss with Who’s Who, honor society
Two Clinton students, Caleb Bohannon and Taylor Jones, were among only two hundred and one students honored as the 2023-24 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi (UM). The honorees were recognized for their achievements during a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. At press time ahead of UM graduation, Bohannon was pursuing a B.A. in public policy leadership and economics and Jones was pursuing a B.S.E.S. in exercise science.
New Football Field House Completed for Team at Greyhound Stadium
Ocean Springs, MS -- Built more than 50 years ago, the original Greyhound Stadium, was erected during a time when some say school was different and with fewer students, and fewer athletes. Today, with more students and athletes, Ocean Springs School District leaders saw a need for some upgrades at...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Mississippi is one of three states without early in-person voting. See efforts to alter that
Mississippi lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday from in and out-of-state election experts that in-person early voting could be implemented with circuit clerks and would increase voter turnout. During a joint-elections committee hearing Wednesday at the Mississippi State Capitol, Secure Democracy USA Director of Policy Samantha Buckley told lawmakers that 74% of voters in one...
Mississippi State pulls off impressive trick play to take commanding lead over Eastern Kentucky
The Mississippi State Bulldogs haven’t wasted any time putting their mark on the 2024 season. On the first drive of the game, QB Blake Shapen connected with Jordan Mosley for a 65-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs their first score of the new season. The Mississippi State defense stifled...
ARTIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Local Artist Teaches and Explores the World with Paintings and Sketches
Ocean Springs, MS -- To be both a local and global artist, deeply rooted in the surrounding community, but also having a reach and impact in other countries, is a dream for most aspiring artists. Although Ocean Springs has many talented artists with master works on display locally and across...
How Deion Sanders' former Jackson State football players fared in Colorado opener
Last season, the Colorado Buffaloes finished 4-8 in their first year under Deion Sanders, the former Jackson State coach who took a number of Tigers players with him. On Thursday night, they got their first win of the 2024 season in a down-to-the-wire 31-26 victory over perennial FCS power North Dakota State (0-1). The Bison were 11-4 last season and finished third in the Missouri Valley Conference, reaching the FCS playoff semifinals, where they lost to Montana. ...
Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn looking forward to Rebels’ season opener
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss senior tight end Caden Prieskorn met with the media this week and talked about his eagerness to begin the 2024 season healthy. Prieskorn, who missed the first few games last season due to an injury, is looking forward to taking the field in today’s season opener fully one-hundred percent.
On the path to self-sustainability, JXN Water is hitting the gas on its water bill collections
The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks. While the city is expected to receive around $800 million in federal funds for its water repairs, JXN Water head Ted Henifin knows that the money will one day dry out. So far, the utility has already spent about $100 million of that money, mainly on water line repairs ($45 million) and a contract to staff its treatment plants ($39 million), according to JXN Water’s last quarterly report.
Woman arrested after shooting at Jackson apartment complex, charged with murder
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman is in custody after a shooting at a Jackson apartment complex on Saturday. Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Bailey Martin tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that the shooting occurred around 6:40 p.m. at the Village Apartments. According to Martin, once Capitol Police officers...
Tupelo kicks off season against Whitehaven
After a long summer, it’s about time for another season of Tupelo football. The Golden Wave will kick off their 2024 campaign by hosting Whitehaven (Tenn.) today at 7 p.m. A Tupelo squad hoping to contend for a state title again will get its first taste of game action after making it to the second round last year. “I really hope to be hitting on all cylinders on offense,” Tupelo head coach Ty ...
JSU football comes up short against ULM in 2024 opener
MONROE, La. (WLBT) - A comeback bid against FBS opponent the University-Louisiana Monroe came up just short for Jackson State football, hoping to achieve the program’s first-ever victory against an FBS squad. The Warhawks were able to come out on top using a dominant rushing attack, winning the line...
Tigers Fall on the Road to Louisiana Tech
RUSTON, LA.| Jackson State came up short against Louisiana Tech on the road in its first match in over a week. The Tigers fell 4-1 in the match. How it Happened Louisiana Tech grabbed a 1-0 lead when Emma Jones scored in the second minute. Jackson State evened the match on a goal from Karime Antonio Lopez in the fifth minute. Louisiana Tech went up 2-1 on Kyra Taylor's 37th-minute goal. The Techsters went up 3-1 with an 81st-minute goal from Dakota Merino. Louisiana Tech added to its lead to make it a 4-1 game on Taylor's goal in the...
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