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Women discuss leadership roles at Mississippi AG Fitch's Women's Summit. See what they said
OXFORD — If there was anything women leaders communicated Monday during a Women's Summit hosted by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, it was that women have both a seat at the table and the means to become successful, active participants in their communities. "In politics, if you want something said, ask a man," Fitch said during the event, quoting a line from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who became the United Kingdom's first woman head...
AT&T workers in Mississippi strike over contract negotiations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – AT&T workers were on strike for another day in Mississippi. The workers are part of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Union, and they’re striking across the Southeast over contract negotiations with AT&T. “We really just want the company to come together with the union and, you know, have fair negotiations […]
One arrested, cocaine, meth, marijuana and guns seized in Mississippi narcotics investigation.
Cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and firearms were seized by Mississippi officers in a months-long narcotics investigation. The Vicksburg Post reports that Kory Kevin Grayer, 34, of Vicksburg, is in custody after a joint operation between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) culminated in his arrest and the seizure of drugs and firearms. The arrest followed a months-long investigation led by WCSO Narcotics Investigator Jeff Merritt.
Joyce Buckner-Brown Appointed Provost of Alcorn State University
Joyce Buckner-Brown has been promoted from interim provost to provost and vice president for academic affairs at Alcorn State University in Mississippi. Dr. Buckner-Brown brings over two decades of experience in higher education and public health to her new role. Prior to her interim provost appointment, she served as Alcorn’s associate provost for undergraduate education and success.
‘My children are the ones hurting’: Brothers say they were falsely arrested and charged; police chief says that’s not the case
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - Two Brookhaven brothers were arrested and charged last year for shooting into a car with kids inside, injuring two people. The shooting happened in January of 2023. LaJohntae Fields and his brother Jacorius Smith were both charged with the crime. A crime they say they did...
Public Hearing On A Vessel
LAKE VILLAGE - The Mississippi River Commission's annual low-water inspection trip and public hearing brought out dozens of people with concerns about the river and the challenges of living near it. “These public hearings give some of our stakeholders and customers that work with the Vicksburg District an opportunity to...
Boil water alert issued for 162 Warren County customers
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water noticed has been issued for 162 customers in Warren County. The notice affects customers, who are served by the Culkin Water District, at the following areas: Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the system lost pressure due to a break in the water […]
Biloxi Oyster Schooner — America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi
You can’t get a true feel of the history of southern Mississippi without getting out on the water, and telling the story of the Biloxi oyster schooner, which once helped the region become the seafood capital of the world. America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi debuts on public television in September. Check your local listings.
Madison Central hopes veteran-led team is key to success in 7A
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - This year, the Madison Central football team has 32 seniors. Recently, the Jaguars had success with a senior-led team. “Last time we had 30 seniors on the team, we won a state championship in ’21, so I feel really good,” said senior tight end Micah Jones.
CELEBRATING RECOVERY: Four graduate from Accountability and Recovery Court program
NATCHEZ — Four people celebrated their graduation from a long road to recovery during a Sixth Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Court Graduation Ceremony on Monday afternoon. Festivities were held at The Event at Gayosa, a venue donated for use by its owner and attorney Anthony “Tony” Heidelberg. The four graduates — Henry Jefferson Jr., […] The post CELEBRATING RECOVERY: Four graduate from Accountability and Recovery Court program appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
VPD investigating shots-fired calls
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is continuing to follow leads stemming from multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired Tuesday night in the area of Letitia Street. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said no one was injured in the incident, but officers did make contact with residents in the area who confirmed hearing multiple shots somewhere in […]
Attorney questions why MSU football player not charged, months after allegedly attacking fellow student
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson attorney questions why a Mississippi State University football player has not been arrested, months after he says the athlete severely injured a fellow student outside a Starkville restaurant. In May, Trace Howell was with friends at Two Brothers Smoked Meats, when he allegedly was...
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