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Supreme Court denies motion for relief for man who killed 81-year-old Clinton woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man sentenced to death for killing an 81-year-old woman back in 2010 will not get another day in court. On Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied James Hutto’s petition to file for successive post-conviction relief, with the judges saying his arguments were without merit.
Burger Battle Finalist: Stamps Super Burgers
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Burger Battle Finalist Stamps Super Burgers is one of the finalists in the Great Sizzling Summer Burger Battle! Owner Phil Stamps, Jr. visited Studio 3 with his burgers!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or...
Laurel police discuss process of filing assault charges
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Questions remain answered about an incident in Laurel regarding a Dollar General employee earlier this month. The Laurel Police Department said it wanted to assure the public that it was following proper procedure working the investigation. Court cases in the Mississippi Judiciary System hold different standards...
Mississippi man gets sentence nearly tripled by judge after creating commotion outside courtroom
A Mississippi man’s 25-year sentence for attempted murder and attempted kidnapping was nearly tripled by a judge who witnessed the man misbehaving outside of the court. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Amonty Young, 37, of West Point, will now spend 70 years behind bars after he caused a commotion in a holding cell after Judge James Kitchens’ initial sentence in Clay County Court.
New agricultural plant coming to Wayne County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks in Waynesboro are celebrating the first fungicide plant in the area. After purchasing Odom Industries this past December, Sipcam Argo Solutions is expanding its operations into Wayne County. The company is investing more than $2 million into the new plant, which makes agricultural chemicals...
Ocean Springs encourages Mississippi artists to enter the Blue Moon Art Contest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi artists could win a cash prize and be selected as a featured artist at an upcoming art contest. The contest is the Blue Moon Art Contest. According to a press release, the contest is open to Mississippi artists 21 years of age or older who submit a painted art […]
Players of the Pine Belt: Sumrall LB/fullback Brendan Lewis
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Sumrall High School knows what lies ahead in Class 4A. The Bobcats are building themselves up this summer for what should be a grueling, physical fall. “I love hitting people,” said Sumrall senior Brendan Lewis. “There’s nothing better than lining up on a Friday night - whether it’s defense, kickoff or offense - and just going at it and getting at somebody.”
Collins Fire Dept. wanting to hire new full, part-time firefighters
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department is looking for some extra firefighters. CFD has three full-time and two part-time firefighter positions open. Collins Fire Department Chief John Pope said once they are filled, he will have seven full-time and seven part-time personnel on staff. “Part-time firefighters would have...
County Road 11: Highlighting Longtime Local Artist Larenzo Harry
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you are from Meridian, Larenzo Harry is a face you might not recognize, but his work is. From buildings to people behind bar counters, Harry is one of Meridian’s longtime artistic residents. “Well, I basically do art,” said Harry. “I go from restaurant to...
Bazar’s Bakery rebranding as 1950s diner
Bazar’s Bakery & Restaurant in Hernando is about to get lost in the Fifties tonight. The popular breakfast spot and bakery is expanding and rebranding as Bazar’s Diner with a new menu and 1950s theme along with burgers and milkshakes, a jukebox, weekend sock hops, and even poodle skirts and vintage waitress uniforms.
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