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HBCU football: How to watch, stream Week 1 Thursday night games
Week 1 of the 2024 college football season continues today with a packed Thursday of action, including games for several HBCU teams playing against FBS opponents. In the MEAC, defending conference champion Howard kicks off the day hosting Rutgers, and Alcorn State — the favorite to win the SWAC West — wraps up the night with a road game at UAB.
Shedeur Sanders signs with Nike, while Jackson State gets UA extension
Shedeur Sanders signed a Nike deal, while Jackson State extended with Under Armour through 2029. Deion Sanders brought the two sides together in 2020. The post Shedeur Sanders signs with Nike, while Jackson State gets UA extension appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Selvy Speaks on Becoming an Entrepreneur at Small Business Forum
VICKSBURG, MS. – The City of Vicksburg held a Small Business Forum on Wednesday to share insight on how to start a successful business. Vicksburg native Deonta Selvy spoke at the event sharing some of his story about becoming an entrepreneur. “Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs,...
Delta In a Minute 8-29
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - According to a report, north Forrest volunteer fire department responded to a vehicle fire on interstate 59 south near Hattiesburg. When firefighters arrived they found a semi car hauler on the highway shoulder with nine passenger cars loaded. The back three vehicle were fully engulfed in flames.
Jackson coalition rallies behind Pearl River flood control project
A diverse group of central Mississippi business, education and political leaders converged in downtown Jackson on Wednesday to announce the formation of a new coalition to rally for the construction of a long-debated flood control project along the Pearl River. Called the Pearl River Revitalization Coalition, the group supports implementation of the latest proposal, known as “Alternative D,” which is currently under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency is expected to release a...
Canton man sentenced for DUI 4th offense
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Canton man pled guilty to felony driving under the influence 4th offence. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., said Calvin Francis, 50, was sentenced to 10 years without the possibility of parole. On April 18, 2023, a Madison police officer stopped Francis for carless driving. The officer […]
Vicksburg High School campus closed due to unexpected power outage
Vicksburg High School’s campus is closed Thursday, August 29 due to an unexpected power outage. The district announced the closure in a statement released Thursday morning. “Parents and guardians are encouraged to arrange their children’s early pick up,” the statement read. “Buses will run on an adjusted schedule, and students who ride the bus will […]
First Alert Forecast: steamy today with PM showers, storms possible
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Watch out for more pop-up showers and thunderstorms this afternoon! Some could be intense with lightning, locally heavy downpours, and gusty winds. For those that don’t end up seeing any rain today, expect it to feel hot and steamy with temperatures in the middle 90s. Most showers and storms will taper off later this evening with the loss of sunlight. Temperatures will slowly cool off to the mid-70s under a mostly cloudy sky.
McComb man dies in Amite County crash
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A McComb man was killed during a crash in Amite County. The crash occurred on Highway 24 just before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 34-year-old Derrick Magee, was traveling east on the highway when it […]
Awards presented to JDC 4-H participants
The 2024 JDC 4-H awards and recognition program was held on Aug. 18. The program recognized 4-H’ers and volunteers who have participated and supported the 4-H programs throughout the year. 4-H’ers were awarded money stipends for their placing in competitions, showmanship and other 4-H club activities. “A special thank you to the community members, parents, […] The post Awards presented to JDC 4-H participants appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Lauderdale County homicide suspect arrested after Pearl traffic stop
PEARL, Miss. (WTOK) - A traffic stop on Interstate 20 by the Pearl Police Department led to the capture of a man wanted for homicide in Lauderdale County. Officers said the driver of a Chevy Camaro was stopped for speeding about 1 a.m. A check revealed the driver, Onorious Earl Campbell, was wanted for homicide out of Lauderdale County. He was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Rankin County Jail.
Four-star defensive lineman and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox, others will be in Oxford on Saturday
Four-star defensive tackle and Ole Miss commit Andrew Maddox will be in Oxford on Saturday to watch the rebels open their 2024 season versus the Furman Paladins. Maddox is the younger brother of Ole Miss true freshman quarterback A.J. Maddox. The 6-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Oak Grove (Miss.)...
Copiah-Lincoln football kicks off tonight at Coahoma Community College
Coming off the second 10-win season in program history, the Copiah-Lincoln Wolves will begin the 2024 season tonight with a MACCC road game. Head coach Glenn Davis begins season no. 21 in Wesson by taking his team on a long trip to Clarksdale to face the Coahoma CC Tigers for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
Mississippi students can apply for 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from Mississippi who hold elected or appointed leadership positions […]
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