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MS Elementary, Highschool closed due to reported bomb threat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — East Tate Elementary School and Independence High School in Coldwater, Mississippi are closed on Monday following a reported bomb threat. The school made a Facebook post early Monday morning addressing the issue and announcing the school closures. “We want to be able to ensure your child’s safety by keeping them at home,” […]
History comes to life at 119th birthday celebration
From a pirate who is said to have buried his treasure in the area to being dubbed as “The Radish Capital of the Year,” the City of Long Beach has a rich history, one that was celebrated by more than one hundred people at the city’s 119th Birthday Celebration at historic Greenvale, formerly known as The Quarles House, originally owned by W.J. Quarles and his family. Long Beach was incorporated officially as a city on August 10, 1905.
Senior Harrell ready to lead Houston offense
As Houston’s new field general, Takoda Harrell has a simple goal: “Scoring as many times as we can.” Finding the end zone has been a particular strength for the Hilltoppers the past two seasons. Over that span, they’ve averaged 31.7 points per game while compiling a 23-4 record. A prolific offense vaulted them to the Class 4A North final in each of those seasons. Harrell, a senior, will try to ...
Frances W. Davidson Homeless Shelter receives a donation
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Monday, the Community Foundation presented a check to the Frances W. Davidson homeless shelter. The community foundation donated to the shelter to help with all their services. Of all five counties this new endowment is made to help support the homeless shelter. “We are excited at...
Trees affected by drought to be removed along Natchez Trace
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Natchez Park Service (NPS), work will begin on August 26 to remove hazardous trees along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Central Mississippi. The work will occur in along the Natchez Trace in Clinton, Ridgeland and Madison. NPS hired professional arborists to assess and remove potential hazard trees after […]
Council discuss how to fund vehicles, raises for Jackson Police Department
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An additional $1.57 million would fund Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade’s wish list for the 2025 budget year. Members of the Jackson City Council continued budget deliberations on Friday, discussing how they could fund the chief’s requests for the Jackson Police Department, including an additional $654,000 for officer pay raises and $750,000 for vehicles.
Tyrone Shorter, Port Gibson Native, Selected to Coach In The MS vs Alabama All-Star Game
Port Gibson native Tyrone Shorter has been selected to coach in the Mississippi vs. Alabama All-Star Football Game as an assistant coach. Shorter is the Head Coach at Louisville High School. Shorter is currently in his sixth season as Louisville’s Head Coach where he is coming off of back-to-back state...
Mississippi records sixth month of record-low unemployment
(The Center Square) – Mississippi recorded its sixth consecutive month of record unemployment, but the state's labor force participation rate remains below the national average. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to a record 2.7%, down slightly from last month (2.8%) and lower than the national average of 4.5%. The jobs market hit a new high water mark...
Wesley's 6AM Tuesday Tropics Update
Beginning to track an area in the Atlantic for tropical development. Nothing is expected to happen today or tomorrow. Then, after Wednesday, it's possible that an area of low pressure could become a depression or storm. Currently, there's no credible concern to our region. But, we have many days to watch any possible developments.
18-wheeler driver dies after fiery crash in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver has died after 18-wheeler struck a bridge in Canton and went off the side of the bridge, according to authorities. The crash occurred Monday night on Interstate 55 South at Highway 22 (West Peace Street). Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said a witness told officers that the 18-wheeler hit […]
Lamar County man arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County deputies arrested a man early Tuesday morning for attempted murder and armed robbery. 45-year-old Kenneth Taylor, Jr. was arrested just after midnight on attempted murder and armed robbery warrants from Purvis Police Department. He was arrested at a hotel in the 100 block...
Twenty-Two Names to Know for the Ole Miss Season: No. 4 Princely Umanmielen
OXFORD, Miss. – As we lead up to week one in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for the kickoff of Ole Miss football’s 2024 season, The Rebel Walk team is highlighting one player each day for our ‘Ole Miss 22’ rankings. We’ll break down who they are, how they got here, and what we expect from each.
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