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Take care to preserve the fragile, special nature of antler growth
Mississippi’s early velvet whitetail season runs Sept. 13 to 15. Because most bucks are still in bachelor groups and following summer patterns, chances are high for hunters to get to put their hands on one of the big bucks they’ve been watching all summer long. They should do their best, though, not to grab it by the antlers. The three-day season allows hunters to take one buck only, using ...
Philadelphia Police Dept. makes arrest in recent shootings
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The Philadelphia Police Department said it has made an arrest in recent shootings on Beacon Street near Burger King, in which about 15 vehicles were struck with bullets this week, three of which left individuals injured. Philadelphia Police said Jonathan Salvador, 31, of Mexico, was taken...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
East Mississippi Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program...
Organizers gear up for Farish Forward Festival
JACKSON, Miss. — This weekend, the Farish Forward Festival is back and bigger than last year, working to restore this historic district. Aikisha Colon, the organizer of the event, said she's excited for this year's festival. "This is where my ancestors were. We've been on that corner since 1896....
Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
Local Teams Will Be Playing Football Tonight
Lots of football action will happen tonight between local teams in the Vicksburg community. Some teams will have their season opener while others will participate in scrimmages. Vicksburg High and Warren Central will both hit the road to play in scrimmages tonight. The Gators will play at Clinton High to...
Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She’s been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile after she was struck by a vehicle near the Ingalls Campus. Barnes died Thursday, leaving behind children ages 6, 4, 2, and 5 1/2 months old.
Deputies capture teen inmate who escaped custody in Hernando during protests at detention center
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Friday evening, a 14-year-old escaped from the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Center in Hernando, resulting in a citywide lockdown until his capture less than a half hour later. At 6:43 p.m., deputy jailers reported “several juvenile protests” at the juvie on West South Street.
Ole Miss Unveiled: Traditions and the Heartbeats of Rebel Pride
Two and a half hours north of Jackson, Mississippi, sits the University of Mississippi. Known better as Ole Miss, the school is located in the heavily forested hills of the city of Oxford. Founded in 1844 and opening classes in 1848 to 80 students, today the student population reaches about 20,000.
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