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Mississippi sees slight increase in chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2023-24 Chronic Absenteeism Report. The new report shows the 2023-24 state chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4%, which is a slight increase compared to 23.9% in 2022-23. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason, which […]
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour
The three components of the Cooperative Youth Leaders program are Learn, Grow, and Experience. Eighty-five rising high school seniors from across Mississippi traveled to Washington, DC, in June to experience all facets of their nation’s capital city. Five of those students were from Lincoln and Pike County schools: Emme Barrett, Brookhaven Academy; Da’Mya Edwards, Brookhaven […] The post Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour appeared first on Daily Leader.
New Albany's mayor takes to social media to defend emergency work at Silver Creek Dam
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan was ordered by state and federal agencies to stop any construction at the Silver Creek dam, city council members are now asking him to stop wasting taxpayer money. Gahan took a defiant tone on social media on Thursday as his...
Smithdale man dies in Adams County crash
NATCHEZ — First responders in Adams County worked a single vehicle crash on the eastbound side of US-84 this morning. The crash was fatal according to Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M. A 2025 Western Star driven by 49-year-old Robert Berryhill III of Smithdale, MS, traveled east on Highway 84 when it left the roadway and […] The post Smithdale man dies in Adams County crash appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘Armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect wanted by Columbus police
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - Investigators with the Columbus Police Department are looking for shooting and armed robbery suspect said to be “armed and dangerous.”. David Hall is wanted in the connection with the shooting that happened May 26, 2024 at the 600 block of 17th Street South. It left...
Grand Gulf Tournament Winners Donate to Jacob’s Ladder
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The winners of 2024’s Grand Gulf Annual Charity Golf Tournament back in May chose Jacob’s Ladder as the the recipient of the winnings. The money, totaling $2,830.50, was awarded in a ceremony at Jacob’s Ladder last Wednesday. Jacob’s Ladder is a program that...
Six teens all plead guilty to carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Six teens have all pled guilty to attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland last December. On December 31, 2023, the group of teens left a hotel on Ridgewood Road and began walking through the At Home parking lot and onto County Line Road. The group...
What to know about the bribery case that brought down former councilwoman Angelique Lee
After pleading guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery charges on Wednesday, Angelique Lee, the former Ward 2 councilwoman, will now wait until Nov. 13 for a judge to sentence her. Hours after she resigned from the Jackson City Council on Wednesday morning, Lee entered the Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse...
Groundbreaking held for The Heights at Waterpointe
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new style of living will soon open in the City of Flowood. On Thursday, August 15, a groundbreaking was held for The Heights at Waterpointe in Flowood. Officials said the multi-family building will have 240 units and will create an urban feel that blends in with the traditional neighborhood design. “It’s […]
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August 14 in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Investigators said the suspect, 20-year-old Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats to children and teachers at […]
Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama
The court ordered Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard to pay more than $2,000 in fines for the misdemeanor counts. Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama. A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
Panola Infant Death Sparks Investigation
PANOLA COUNTY - Authorities in Panola County are looking into the death of a 1-month-old child. Reports say the child died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 1, and investigators were not happy with answers to questions of others in the home about the death. The body of the child...
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