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New school year, new expectations at Clinton Public School District
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer was a nice little break and now the doors to Clinton Public Schools are opening back up as students make their way through the familiar hallways. “The excitement is building,” said Dr. Ivory Gray, Clinton Junior High School’s principal. Clinton Public School District is the first on the books to […]
Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune
On July 24, 2024, Norfolk Southern Railroad reported the theft of iron pilings for use in bridge repairs within the City of Picayune. Officers and detectives from the Picayune Police Department quickly identified two suspects: Wyatt Ethan Mitchell and Carla Lee Mitchell. The mother-son team was arrested within 24 hours of the theft and charged […] The post Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Theft of Iron Pilings in Picayune appeared first on Picayune Item.
Lucedale man killed in single-vehicle crash: GCSO
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — A Lucedale man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Friday, according to a George County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. 24-year-old River Johnson was killed in the crash around 8:37 p.m. Friday on the 1200 block of CCC Road. LOCATION: George County Coroner Deeann Murrah pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. […]
Election for Jackson mayor isn’t until 2025, but candidates are already lining up
JACKSON, Miss. — Most voters are focused on the presidential election right now, but candidates who want to be Jackson’s next mayor are already putting out campaign signs. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office says qualifying for municipal elections doesn’t start until Jan. 2, 2025. “Quite...
Petal High welcomes new girls basketball coach
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Maggie Proffitt as the new girls basketball coach at Petal High School,. “We are thrilled to have Maggie taking the reins of our girls basketball program,” Petal High director of activities Wendy Hogue, “She’s very passionate about basketball, but more importantly, she’s passionate about empowering our girls with the skills and attitude to succeed in the classroom, community and in life.”
Vicksburg kicks off bicentennial celebrations
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Vicksburg kicked off their bicentennial celebrations with an opening ceremony at Washington Street Park on Monday, July 29. The celebrations will highlight the past, present and future of the River City. The city’s incorporation anniversary is on January 29, 2025. Afterwards, the city will host a Music and […]
Dane Burns to pass on pro baseball and head to Mississippi State
Major League Baseball teams have until 5 PM CT on Thursday to come to terms with their draftees. Mississippi State heads into the week awaiting word on three players who were selected and are still considering their futures. One of those decisions is now known as pitcher Dane Burns shared this morning, "Coming to The Dude!".
We continue to monitor a disturbance in the Atlantic
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We continue to monitor a disturbance in the tropical Atlantic that could have a better environment for development by the end of the week as it approaches Hispaniola or the Bahamas. It’s currently surrounded by dry air which is not conducive for it to develop in the short term.
Behind the Business: The Elephant
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A space that caters to creators of all ages now sits off 25th Avenue in Gulfport. “I was playing in Ocean Springs one night, which is awesome — you can walk down the street with several bars,” Scott Anderson reminisced. “I was walking down the road and hearing several cover bands playing the same sounds from across each other. I thought, ‘That’s cool, but I wish it was more for original bands to play here.’”
Biloxi father-daughter duo transforming old Hana’s Sushi building into D&D paradise
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A local family is looking to provide a space for sci-fi lovers and gamers who are looking to have fun. In 2023, a fire forced the closure of Hana Sushi on Pass Road in Biloxi. “Everything from the sheetrock to the ceiling tiles to the floor...
Players of the Pine Belt: Wayne County SS Elijah Cooley
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - Many Waynesboro natives understand the responsibility that comes with being a War Eagle. Elijah Cooley enters his senior season at Wayne County high school, and he, too, understands that he has to adhere to that responsibility. “It’s a challenge knowing it’s my senior year and there’s...
$100 million emissions reduction project announced in Yazoo City
A carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project is moving forward in Yazoo City. That was the word Thursday from CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia. The company announced that the project at its Delta facility, its second major decarbonization project, is expected to reduce carbon...