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Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
New trial date set for man accused of killing still-missing Ole Miss student
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing a still-missing Ole Miss student. The Oxford Eagle reported the trial for Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., will take start on December 2, 2024. The jury for the trial will be selected from another county. The jurors will be […]
Delta In a Minute 7-23
GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI - A police chase ended with an arrest and confiscation of two guns. The Greenwood Commonwealth reports police recovered two firearms and took one person into custody after a chase Friday night. According to Police Chief Terrence Craft, the man taken into custody had not been charged as...
USM students repairing the Gulf’s oyster industry with a living shoreline
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - University of Southern Mississippi students are working to repair the oyster industry one bag at a time. “Ever since I was a little girl, I just wanted to help save our oceans, and in my backyard here, I am helping save a little bit of our ocean and a little bit of our shoreline which is super exciting,” USM Marine Biology Major Ryleigh Sprague says.
County gets $1.5M in ARPA funds back from HOPE Enterprise Corp.; Supervisors determining how to spend it
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A partnership between Hinds County and HOPE Enterprise Corporation has come to an end, with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars being returned to the county. Last week, the Board of Supervisors accepted the refund of $1.5 million - half of the funds Hinds...
Players of the Pine Belt: Collins Center Chikezie McLaurin
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Many football fans are programmed to believe that if a player is a “bigger” kind of guy playing football, they’ll be put on the offensive line. A big tool up front is a coach’s dream, but occasionally a ball peen hammer does the job just fine.
Citywide meeting to be held Thursday to discuss forms of municipal government
A free citywide meeting will take place Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse to allow the public to hear information and engage in discussion about proposed changes to Vicksburg’s form of city government. On hand to explain the details of the proposed change will be Dr. Dallas Breen, executive director of the […]
Retaining wall collapses between Meridian businesses
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A retaining wall collapsed beside businesses on Bonita Drive Monday. The wall is located on the side of Popeyes restaurant, next to Bonita Wine & Liquor. The businesses are still open. It’s likely the wall eroded over time and recent heavy rain contributed to its collapse....
Longtime WLOX News anchor Karen Abernathy announces retirement
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - After nearly 40 years spent at WLOX News, longtime anchor Karen Abernathy announced she would be retiring from the television industry. South Mississippi locals have welcomed Karen into their homes and lives with a unique ability to connect with the community and share in our struggles and successes with a lot of fun along the way.
Motorist turns himself in after fleeing road rage shooting with semi truck
A motorist is in jail after turning himself in for a road rage shooting with a semi truck. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 20th near the I-59 exit on U.S. Hwy 49 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. According to WDAM 7, a witness called police after seeing a motorist in a...
GRIND TO GLORY: Oxford Chargers looking to charge their way to the top
GRIND TO GLORY: The Oxford Chargers are looking to charge their way to the top this season. GRIND TO GLORY: Oxford Chargers looking to charge their way to the top. Chris Cutcliffe is entering his ninth year as the head football coach for the Oxford Chargers.
Arkansas doesn't deserve benefit of the doubt over Mississippi State football
Last Friday, SEC media predictions for the 2024 college football season were released, and Mississippi State football’s standing in those predictions was par for the course. Despite there no longer being divisions in the league, the tradition of voting Mississippi State last in the SEC West was effectively maintained. MSU was picked 15th in the conference, ahead of only Vanderbilt.
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