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Entergy makes $20 million grant to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Through the expansion of Entergy’s The Power of Prosperity program, the donation will support HBCUs and students with...
Intriguing position battle to watch for in Ole Miss Football fall camp
The biggest position battle for the Ole Miss Rebels is not one the one you would think it would be heading into 2024. It is the backup quarterback battle between redshirt sophomore Walker Howard and freshman Austin Simmons. The unquestioned started for Lane Kiffin’s Rebels in 2024 will be Jaxson...
NMMC Children's Clinic nurse practitioner shares back to school health information for parents
TUPELO — As students head back to school across Northeast Mississippi, it's important that children have received their yearly checkup and are up to date on vaccinations. Lauren Parrish, a pediatric nurse practitioner at the NMMC Children's Clinic, said her office does well-child checks year-round, but there is typically an influx through the summer, particularly with children entering seventh ...
Oxford native qualifies for Olympic pole vault final
PARIS (WLBT) – Saturday, Oxford native and former Ole Miss pole vaulter Sam Kendricks qualified for the Olympic pole vault final. Kendricks cleared 5.75 meters in the qualification round, which was tied for the top mark, and good enough to qualify for the finals on Aug. 5. The pole vault final will start at noon central time on Monday.
Doctors are concerned after first severe West Nile Virus case in the state; find out how to prevent the virus
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Now is the time to start thinking about protection against West Nile Virus. According to Dr. Thomas Dobbs at UMMC, August and September are the worst months for the mosquito-borne virus in Mississippi. With the first case in the state coming last month, Dr. Dobbs and...
Clarksdale IDs wounded officer, will ask feds for help with shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Clarksdale, Mississippi officials identified an officer injured last week in a shootout, which also left a suspect dead, as Lt. Bradley Hillhouse. The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Ladarius Walls. “Our officer, Lt. Hillhouse, is recovering well and it was fortunate that he was blessed to come out of the hospital,” […]
Candidate qualifying begins Aug. 6
Qualifying for candidates preparing to run in the November general election in Warren County begins Tuesday, Aug. 6. Warren County Election Commission Chairman and District 4 Commissioner Sara Dionne said open elected offices include: Vicksburg Warren School District Trustee, District 2 (normal year); Vicksburg Warren School District Trustee, District 4 (special election); and Warren County […]
Teenage shooting victim arrested in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Police charged a teenager following a shooting in Columbus. The shooting happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 2 at the Sandfield One Stop. Nineteen-year-old Aajha Denman, went to the hospital for multiple gunshot wounds to her leg, Columbus Police announced. Investigators determined Denman tried to take a...
Two individuals sought for Aberdeen shooting
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WTVA) — A shooting in Aberdeen wounded one person. Aberdeen Police Chief Quinell Shumpert said the shooting happened on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4 at approximately 4:30 at a house on South Hickory Street. The shooting wounded a man in the chest. Shumpert said the police department is...
Bringing on the heat to begin the work week – Home – WCBI TV
Www.wcbi.com – Belle Oliver – 2024-08-04 22:01:50. SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi is set to experience hot and dry weather throughout the upcoming week due to a dry air mass and high pressure. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s, with “feels like” temperatures in the triple digits, prompting a Heat Advisory starting Monday at 10 am. Clear skies and abundant sunshine will dominate, making this a week perfect for outdoor activities. Additionally, Tropical Storm Debby is developing off Florida's coast, expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, though it poses no threat to Northeast Mississippi.