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Woman gives kidney to save former classmate’s life
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - Two former classmates were reunited when one donated her kidney to save the life of the other. Cragin Gilbert was a thriving coach and teacher at D’Iberville High School when he suddenly found out about his kidney failure diagnosis. “I found out when I...
Beaumont Police Department loses over half its staff at board meeting
BEAUMONT, Miss. (WDAM) - Things were pretty heated at Tuesday’s board of aldermen meeting in Beaumont. After weeks of rumors and speculation, the board addressed what they called “personnel issues” within the police department. Several members of the community wondered if this meant the department would be...
Former Jackson Council VP Angelique Lee pleads guilty to bribery in exchange for a vote
Former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee pled guilty Wednesday in federal court on a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. The indictment said Lee accepted cash and luxury items in exchange for a vote on a Jackson real estate deal. The indictment did not specify the real estate deal. Ten minutes before 1...
NAPAC museum announces publication of ‘Map of Civil Rights Sites in Natchez’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A new publication that tells the story of the civil rights movement in Natchez is now available to the public as a resource for self-guided tours. The free publication is titled, “Map of Civil Rights Sites in Natchez, Mississippi.” It was funded by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council.
New security cameras installed at Houston Career and Technology Center
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – New state-of-the-art cameras have been installed at the Houston Career and Technology Education Center. The school will also have new door monitors to check what is coming inside the building. “We are grateful because cameras give us extra eyes, allowing us to see what's going...
Houston High’s parking lot paved over ahead of new school year
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – Drivers at Houston High School will no longer have to deal with a rocky parking lot. Over the summer, crews paved the front parking lot in front of the building. The project was completed just days before the first day of school. Dr. Tony Horton,...
CTE Center nearing completion, awarded $5,000
The new Long Beach School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center will open this fall, and students in the CTE’s “Whiskers and Waggers Fun Hub-Extended Stay” project will enjoy a $5,000 grant from Sparklight to tackle their initiative to revitalize the City of Long Beach Police Department’s animal shelter. Participating students will gain career and technical training skills related to engineering, construction and welding, as they improve the physical, emotional and social well-being of animals awaiting adoption. Participating Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students will also earn volunteer hours.
Jackson woman claims Henifin threatened to keep water shut off
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A West Jackson resident claimed that Ted Henifin, Interim Third-Party Manager for JXN Water, threatened to keep her water shut off following a billing dispute. During Tuesday’s Jackson City Council meeting, Calandra Davis shared her experience with Henifin. She said her water was cut off on Monday, August 12. According to […]
Behind Enemy Lines | Furman brings a No. 9 FCS national ranking to Oxford for Rebels' opener
Ole Miss opens its season in a little over two weeks when the Rebels host Furman for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff on Aug. 31. The Rebels are ranked No. 6 nationally in the preseason Associated Press Top 25. Furman is ranked ninth in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)...
Jacob’s Bakeshop burns down Star Water, 92-57
Jacob’s Bakeshop burned Star Water in a blowout, 92-57, in the Destroyers Basketball Club Invitational Basketball League 2024 at the Gillette Multi-Purpose Gymnasium last Sunday. Jacob’s Bakeshop served up a big loss for Star Water as three key players led the way to a 35-point win. Their dominance was...
Despite setbacks, temporary CCID court slated for completion in October
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A court tasked with handling arrests in a special district carved from the Capital City will be able to hear cases in a temporary location in October, eight months after state statute mandated its creation. The reasons for the delay of the Capitol Complex Improvement...
Organization in Long Beach to Hold Annual Ladies’ Luncheon & Fundraiser
LONG BEACH (GG) — P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach will host its third annual “Fall into Christmas Ladies’ Luncheon and Silent Auction,” on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This fun social event serves as Chapter B’s major fundraiser supporting the funding of scholarships and grants for women, as well as supporting the group’s community projects.
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