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Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
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 ...
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.
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...
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....
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