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Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Stephani McClure
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’. This week we are spotlighting Stephani McClure. She is a wife, mother of two, church volunteer, a veterans advocate, even a nurse, and event planner at the Biloxi VA.
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Kosciusko soccer registration set for August 12-13
Sign up for Kosciusko city league soccer is coming soon. Registration days are Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The league is also searching for coaches, referees, and sponsors. You can register at the Hugh Ellard Park office. For more information, call Pati...
Dump Truck Crash Monday at Intersection on Hwy 12
Kosciusko Police were called to a wreck involving two dump trucks on Hwy 12 at the intersection of N. Jackson St. at approximately 8:16 a.m. Monday. It’s unclear how the crash happened. One truck was towed from the scene of the crash.
Macon police hold back-to-school giveaway
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Children in Macon got a chance to resupply before school started and meet the men and women who kept them safe. For a second year, the Macon Police Department and the staff at City Hall held a Back to School Supply Giveaway in front of City Hall.
‘That’s the type of thing I want to push for’: JPD Chief discusses high murder solve rate
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you kill someone in Jackson, there’s a more than three-quarters chance you’ll get caught. As of July 29, the Jackson Police Department had a more than 77 percent solve rate for homicides. The rate is about 25 percentage points higher than the national...
Jockey injured in horse racing accident
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - A jockey was injured in a horse race at the Neshoba County Fair on Sunday. Jordan Goss was participating as a jockey in a race at the Neshoba County Fair on Sunday when his horse ran off the track. He was the only one injured, the...
Ole Miss Position Look | Riches, riches and more riches from Rebel pass catchers
At the end of the 2023 season, Ole Miss was the only team in the SEC to have three pass catchers with over 700 yards. Two of those three will continue to catch passes from quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the one that's not returning will have a number of players ready and capable of filling the void.
Hattiesburg man arrested after person shot multiple times
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested a 24-year-old man after a person was shot multiple times. Hattiesburg police said they were performing a security check in the 6300 block of Highway 49 around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28. They received a call about a large crowd. Shortly after arriving at the scene, officers […]
Bobby Rush, Dorothy Moore to be honored during night of awards, music
JACKSON, Miss. — TheJackson Music Awards is in its 50th year showing appreciation to musicians across the state. Monday’s awards show will honor living legends Bobby Rush and Dorothy Moore, along with performances by Bre Wooten, S. Dott and several other local artists. Jesse Thompson, founder of the...
Structure saved from suspected arson
BROOKHAVEN — A fire on Halbert Heights Road Sunday morning is under investigation for potential arson. Brookhaven Fire Department and Brookhaven Police Department responded to the call. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins stated the fire was around 11:20 a.m. Sunday morning in a press release. Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth said firefighters were able to […] The post Structure saved from suspected arson appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man killed after reportedly driving wrong way on Mississippi highway when he collided with another vehicle
A Louisiana man was killed in a weekend two-vehicle accident on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Officials from the Mississippi Highway Patrol report that Benjamin Harrison, 42, of Mandeville, Louisiana, was killed in a wreck that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Mississippi 607 in Hancock County. According to MHP...
Jackson councilman rallies opponents outside gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, continues to press the case for a crackdown on a West Jackson gas station. On Saturday, July 20, a 23-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Texaco on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Stokes and some supporters came out on Sunday, July 28 to voice […]
Hot this week, little rain expected
Lafayette County finally received some good rain that helped cool things down and fed the thirsty grass and trees. This week; however, we go back to very hot and dry. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area through Tuesday evening and it’s expected to be continued through the week. While […] The post Hot this week, little rain expected appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Delta In a Minute 7-29
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including 21-year-old Derek Terrell Hollins Jr. of St. Francisville, 20-year-old Calajia Jack, of St. Francisville and 21-year-old Allyah Martin, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.