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Southaven Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile
The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Willie Reed, a runaway juvenile. Willie is described as a black male with brown eyes and black and red hair. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt and black pants.
Caddo Grand Jury Indicts 2 Men on Murder Charges
SHREVEPORT, LA - 2 men have been indicted on murder charges in Caddo District Court in separate homicide cases. And 2 others face several sex crime indictments. Amanvir Singh and Jacorreyon Graham each are charged with second-degree murder in connection with local slayings. Calvin Lewis is charged with aggravated rape...
First Alert Forecast: excessively hot today with possible storms this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Today’s forecast will consist of a dangerous combination of heat and humidity with temperatures well in the 90s to near 100-degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are in effect across the area today for heat indices up to 105 to 115. Be safe if you have to spend long periods of time outdoors. There could also be pop-up showers or storms around through sunset. Some could feature gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Rain chances will taper off overnight with temperatures in the 70s.
Why the secondary is Jackson State football's strongest unit entering 2024 season
Jackson State football had one of the strongest defensive back groups in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2023. Four Tigers had at least two interceptions as the “No Fly Zone” led the SWAC with 17 interceptions. At the end of last season, what did the JSU secondary garner in recognition from the conference for their hard work? Zilch. Zip. Zero. Not even Jaheem Hazel, the SWAC leader in interceptions with four, was selected to the postseason All-SWAC team....
Recap | Bunch Scores Brace as Salukis Earn Draw at Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. - The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team (0-0-1) started its season with a 2-2 draw against Jackson State on Thursday afternoon. McKensey Bunch highlighted the game scoring both goals for the Salukis. Bunch's first goal was off a corner kick from Ashlyn Henrie in the 10th minute.
Bail bond companies to answer questions about accused killer’s release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two Nashville bonding companies are in the hot seat after they allegedly allowed a man to cross state lines where he’s accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. Six judges are now calling the bonding companies to a hearing on Thursday morning. Lauren Johansen was killed in...
CPD renews agreement with Parkway rangers
Even though Natchez Trace officials refused to budge on allowing Clinton to install lights on a portion of a walking path, there is some cooperation between the two. The Clinton Police Department (CPD) has gotten approval to extend a mutual law enforcement agreement with the Parkway rangers. At its July 16 meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved a memorandum of understanding between the CPD and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service and the Trace establishing terms and conditions under which the two agencies will provide assistance on or near the Parkway within the police department’s jurisdiction.
First Alert: Heat alerts today could be tempered by afternoon showers
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’re turning up the heat now that we’re on this week’s downslope! Heat advisories have been issued for our area for today, with a chance for showers this afternoon too that could help mediate their reach. Today, highs skyrocket into the upper 90s...
Social media posts could land Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin in hot water
Lane Kiffin is facing a second lawsuit in the past year, this time from Dr. Keith Bell, a psychologist and author. Bell is suing Kiffin for copyright infringement regarding two social media posts made in 2016 and 2022. An article from The Clarion-Ledger, reports the lawsuit indicates that Kiffin "retweeted"...
K9 bomb sniffers newest security additions at Jackson-Wiley Evers International Airport
During a Wednesday morning press conference at the Jackson Medgar-Wiley Evers International Airport, LaShundre Reeves with K9 partner Bruno, thanked officials there for the opportunity to help keep the airport a safe, secure environment. Reeves, with her K9 partner Bruno and Michael Mabry with his K9 partner Dallas, are two...
‘What am I going to do?’: Wheelchair user says Medicaid transportation caused her to miss medical visits
Bonnie Griffith of Clinton missed four doctor appointments in June and July because of problems with the transportation company that contracts with the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. The post ‘What am I going to do?’: Wheelchair user says Medicaid transportation caused her to miss medical visits appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Vote for top Mississippi kicker, punter entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's kicker or punter entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school kicker or punter is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Sunday. Eli Adams, Jackson Prep:...
Mississippi sees slight increase in chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2023-24 Chronic Absenteeism Report. The new report shows the 2023-24 state chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4%, which is a slight increase compared to 23.9% in 2022-23. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason, which […]
Little Sturgis a big deal in Oktibbeha County
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as...
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