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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...
Quitman’s Dear and Kemper County’s Nash named to Clarion Ledger’s ‘Dandy Dozen’
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Clarion Ledger released their 2024 ‘Dandy Dozen’ featuring a couple of local football players. Quitman’s Akylin Dear made the list, and a big year is in store for the four-star Running Back, as he hopes to lead the Panthers to a Gold Ball.
Hot and humid with storm chances the next few days
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Heat and humidity will continue, but there could be a few intense storms over the next few days as well. FRIDAY: The day starts with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures are expected to quickly climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Heat index values could exceed 110 degrees for some as well. A few locally strong storms are possible after 3 PM across northeastern MS into north & central Alabama.
Poultry processing plant, OSHA reach settlement in teen death
The U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday it has reached a settlement agreement with a Mississippi poultry processing plant following the death of a young worker in July 2023. A 16-year-old employee died after being caught inside a machine while cleaning the equipment at a plant in Hattiesburg, leading to...
First Alert for early heat and afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast sit right on the edge of high pressure keeping the stifling heat in place with Excessive Heat Warnings int the early evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s with dew points near 80 will push heat indices into the 110-115 degree range. Take full heat precautions, staying hydrated, taking breaks and listening to your body.
Vote for top Mississippi kicker, punter entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's kicker or punter entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school kicker or punter is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Sunday. Eli Adams, Jackson Prep:...
Delta In a Minute 8-14
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI - A former Mississippi councilman accused of selling drugs out of his vape shops was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison. Former Biloxi City Councilman, Robert Leon Deming, III, was sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. A Mississippi man...
Five former Southern Miss athletes, one coach to be inducted in M-Club 2024 Hall of Fame class
Five athletes and one coach across five sports make up Southern Miss' 2024 M-Club Hall of Fame class. Former football player Luke Johnson, men's basketball player Berlin Ladner, track and field high jumper Cedrin Norman, volleyball player Kelsea Seymour Weldon and baseball player Kent Willis represent the athletes in the class. Former men's basketball assistant coach Robert McInnis is the 2024 honorary inductee. The class was announced by the school on Wednesday morning. ...
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