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‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
The viral video from May of a white Ole Miss student making racist monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman suddenly resurfaced, and the […] ‘Straight-Up Racism’: RNC Faces Backlash for Editing Out White Frat Bros Who Harassed and Made Monkey Gestures at Black Female Grad Student During Protest
Booneville man arrested for enticement of a child
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – A Booneville man is facing charges of enticement of a child. The Booneville Police Department reports that 51-year-old Jason Christopher Smith was arrested Friday for enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. On July 8, officers were called to North Second Street for...
Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines
By Ian Sparks Eagle intern A recent graduate of Oxford High School has joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Charles White, who graduated in May from OHS, was appointed by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. White was one of 16 students appointed across the various service academies and the only one from Oxford. White reported […] The post Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Blake Shapen: "Probably done" with baseball career during transition to Mississippi State football
DALLAS --- For those Mississippi State fans wanting to see Blake Shapen pick up his college baseball career this spring with the Diamond Dawgs, don't get your hopes up. Shapen, Mississippi State football's transfer quarterback from Baylor, shot down the idea of returning to the sport he once was a high school star at, and instead focusing on his remaining eligibility on the gridiron.
Talking specifics: Monsour, Flaggs expound on opposition to changing Vicksburg’s form of government
Last week, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. issued public statements making clear his feelings about a proposed change to Vicksburg’s form of government. This week, both Flaggs and Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour spoke in more detail about why each city leader is opposed to changing the River City’s long-standing government structure. During a town hall […]
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Saturday morning, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting. MBI says the shooting happened early in the morning on Lakeview Drive. According to MBI, officers with Biloxi Police Department were responding to a call for service on Lakeview. When they got there,...
River City town hall part 3: Flaggs discusses employee pay raises, housing, street paving
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Ole Miss will have seven past and present athletes heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics officially begin a week today, with the opening ceremony six days away. It continues a fabulous summer of sport, and Ole Miss will be well represented. Ole Miss will have seven former and current athletes competing for several countries across several sports and events. Here is...
Investigation launched after body found along rural Mississippi county road
An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on a rural Mississippi county road. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the body of a male was found on Thursday, July 18, in the southeastern part of Prentiss County. Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar said the body was found in...
David Pollack Names SEC Team With ‘Gorgeous’ College Football Schedule
The 2024 College Football season is coming up fast and it will have a new look to it. The College Football Playoff is expanding from four teams to 12, and the nation's most powerful conference, the SEC, has added two major programs in the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. Although ...
Ole Miss opens as 40-point plus favorite over week 1 opponent Furman
The Rebels are 42 days away from running out onto Hollingsworth field to take on FCS side Furman in the opening game of the 2024 season. As expected, Ole Miss has opened as huge point favorites over the Paladins, with them as big as +42.5 point favorites. In the opening...
Global outage impacts Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A global network outage impacted flights at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Friday, July 19. Some flights were delayed or canceled due to a network outage. A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide. LSherie Dean, the communications director for the Jackson airport, said the outage slowed down the booking […]
NFL player announces Laurel High scholarship fund
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel School District’s annual convocation was held a few days before the start of the school year. The assembly on Friday featured performances by the Laurel High School band, color guard, cheerleaders and Gospel singers. Superintendent Michael Eubanks and Assistant Superintendent Victor Hubbard addressed the crowed with their intentions to […]
Sunset Brunch at the Watermark Happening This Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Watermark will host a Sunset Brunch this Saturday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu will feature both brunch and tapas (small plate) offerings. Don Cigavelli’s Cigar Bar will be onhand as well. Music for the Sunset Brunch will feature DJ...
Car-Mart hosts back-to-school bash, providing supplies, meals to families
America's Car-Mart hosted a back-to-school bash, providing supplies and meals to local families in preparation for the new school year. America's Car-Mart hosts back-to-school bash, providing supplies to families. America's Car-Mart hosted a back-to-school bash Friday, supplying many families with school supplies and a meal.
Vicksburg Warren School District approves clear bag policy for athletic events
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) implemented a clear-bag policy for all athletic events. Vicksburg Daily News reported the policy was approved on Thursday, July 18 during the VWSD School Board meeting. According to the policy, all bags brought to athletic events must be no bigger than 12″ x 6″ x […]
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