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Wesley's 6AM Tuesday Tropics Update
Beginning to track an area in the Atlantic for tropical development. Nothing is expected to happen today or tomorrow. Then, after Wednesday, it's possible that an area of low pressure could become a depression or storm. Currently, there's no credible concern to our region. But, we have many days to watch any possible developments.
18-wheeler driver dies after fiery crash in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver has died after 18-wheeler struck a bridge in Canton and went off the side of the bridge, according to authorities. The crash occurred Monday night on Interstate 55 South at Highway 22 (West Peace Street). Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said a witness told officers that the 18-wheeler hit […]
Lamar County man arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County deputies arrested a man early Tuesday morning for attempted murder and armed robbery. 45-year-old Kenneth Taylor, Jr. was arrested just after midnight on attempted murder and armed robbery warrants from Purvis Police Department. He was arrested at a hotel in the 100 block...
A former Mississippi jailer arrested in connection with escape of inmate who was recently in 15-hour standoff with police
A former Mississippi jail employee has been arrested and charged in connection with the June escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman, who was captured last week in Chicago after a 15-hour standoff with police near the Democratic National Convention. Ronnie Hunt, 32, was charged with conveying articles useful for the escape...
34th Annual Dragonfly Olympic and Sprint Triathlons at Sardis Lake
The 34th annual Dragonfly Triathlon will offer Olympic and Sprint distance races for the first time in the event’s history. The event will take place Sept. 22 at Sardis Lake in Sardis. Racers can choose to participate in the new Olympic distance 1,500-meter swim, 40K bike, and 10K run, or a shorter Sprint distance course […] The post 34th Annual Dragonfly Olympic and Sprint Triathlons at Sardis Lake appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
1 killed in interstate crash involving truck carrying 'potentially explosive' military devices
BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices killed one person and backed up traffic for hours on the busy highway, officials said. The crash Monday afternoon near Brinkley, about 63 miles (101 kilometers) east of Little Rock, came shortly after a grass fire in the area. No other injuries were reported, said Dave Parker, spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The truck contained potentially explosive military devices, Parker said, but he did not have details. Explosives experts were brought in, the area around the crash was evacuated, and the devices were removed. Traffic going both directions was diverted overnight, and the highway reopened late Tuesday morning.
Alcorn State opens at UAB Thursday night
LORMAN, Miss. — The Alcorn State Braves will open their 2024 campaign on the road at UAB this Thursday night. The Cedric Thomas era will begin in Birmingham and the Braves are confident that they can bring back a W to Lorman on Thursday night.
City of Pascagoula appoints new City Manager following nationwide search
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Pascagoula has announced that Justin Larsen has accepted the position of City Manager following an extensive nationwide search. After a competitive process that included ten other highly qualified finalists, Larsen’s leadership and proven commitment made him the clear choice to lead the city into its next chapter of growth and success.
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...
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