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Bendix Celebrates 2024 ATA Grand Champion
Sign up for our weekly email to stay on top of the latest news and insights!. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) proudly recognizes the Grand Champion of the 87th American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), Jackie Reed, a professional driver for FedEx Freight based in Mississippi. Reed’s outstanding performance secured him the top honor in the competition, which brought together 422 of the nation’s most skilled truck drivers.
Mississippi community colleges among worst nationally: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Community college is part of many Mississippians’ pursuit of higher education, but a recent report shows that not all schools offer the same benefits. WalletHub’s survey looked at 653 community colleges across 41 states. It found that Mississippi’s college system ranked 38th nationally. The average Mississippi community college ranked in the […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Mississippi
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,156 in […]
Missing in Mississippi: Aerial Harris, Bolivar County
Aerial Antwanette Harris was 20 years old when she went missing in 2020. She was last seen with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Ford, on July 1 of that year. Authorities say she was walking on Main Street in Rosedale around 10:30 p.m., and from there, nobody seems to know what happened next.
MVSU Host Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, Induction Ceremony 2024
This [spring 2024] marked a momentous occasion for Mississippi Valley State University Athletics as they welcomed the newest inductees into their prestigious Hall of Fame. With great pride and anticipation, the university community gathered at the R.W Harrison HPER Complex to honor the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2024.
This Week in Delta State Athletics
This week kicks off the 2024-25 athletic season with No. 18/14 Delta State football traveling to Mars Hill, N.C. to face the Mars Hill Lions in the season opener on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. To stay up-to-date on game coverage, visit gostatesmen.com and follow us on social media: X (@dsustatesmen), Instagram (@dsuathletics), and Facebook (Delta State Statesmen). MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Week Zero Press Conference | 12 p.m. | Arant Family Room, Chadwick Dickson Press Conference will be streamed on the Delta State YouTube Channel All media is invited to attend TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 No events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28...
Mississippi State football tickets vs Eastern Kentucky: Best prices for remaining available seats
The Jeff Lebby era of Mississippi State football begins this week. The Bulldogs are hosting Eastern Kentucky at Davis Wade Stadium in Week 1 of the 2024 season. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, with streaming available on SEC Network+. Tickets are still for sale. Mississippi State is also debuting its...
Atlantic Hurricane Season may be quiet, but not over yet
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We continue to be in a rut when it comes to the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but we’re far from done. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is late August and early September, so we’re technically in “peak hurricane season” right now.
Vicksburg Woman Sentenced Directing a Child to Commit a Felony
VICKSBURG, MS. – A Vicksburg woman was sentenced last week on a charge of Directing a Child to Commit a Felony. On Friday, Judge James Chaney sentenced Laquesha Davis to 10 years in prison for the crime. The Vicksburg woman, Laquesha Davis pleaded guilty last month after her initial...
Temperatures to Rise in Delta this Week
CLEVELAND, Miss.–Dangerous heat is expected again all week in the Delta. Little relief is expected in the form of rain. “We’re looking at air temperatures before you add in the heat index, pushing 100 in most locations,” said National Weather Service forecaster Nicholas Fenner. “When you do factor in the increase in humidity this week, we’re looking at a climb into the 105 to 110 range for heat index values.”
Man Dies in Rulleville Shooting
RULEVILLE, Miss.–A man died from a shooting that happened Saturday night in Ruleville. The man was identified to Delta Radio by Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton as Adran Smith, Jr. Burton said Smith was brought to the ER about 11:45 p.m. and died about an hour later. Smith’s uncle...
Ackerman, Coffeeville issue burn bans
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WTVA) – According to the Ackerman Police Department, a burn ban has been issued in the city. The announcement was made on Facebook around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. This adds Ackerman to the growing list of cities and counties issuing burn bans as a drought continues to...
Woman dead after shooting in Hinds County
TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman was allegedly shot and killed in Terry. According to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, the incident happened in the 3500 block of Green Gable Road around 7:15 a.m., on Monday. Sheriff Jones said that a...
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
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