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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 ...
Exxon Mobil Enters Carbon Capture Agreement with CF Industries
On Thursday, energy major Exxon Mobil announced a new carbon capture and storage (CCS) agreement with ammonia producer CF Industries. This initiative marks a significant step in Exxon’s efforts to mitigate industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Carbon capture involves capturing CO2 generated from industrial processes and storing it underground...
South Main Street in Petal expected to open back up in 2 weeks
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s been about three months since the River Avenue Bridge opened up and work began on the Petal side. Now, as crews continue work on South Main Street, leaders say there’s light at the end of the tunnel. “We are getting really excited,” said...
Jackson leaders focus on reopening Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Thalia Mara Hall is a hot topic in the City of Jackson after the facility was temporarily closed due to “early microbial activity.” Mike Williams, deputy director of Cultural Services, said the city has been working on an HVAC replacement for Thalia Mara Hall for quite sometime. WJTV 12 News asked […]
Junior Auxiliary of Laurel continues Secret Meals for new school year
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Junior Auxiliary is ready to start up its annual Secret Meals program for the new school year. The organization serves all elementary schools in Jones County and Laurel, packing nutritious snack bags for students who are food insecure. The bag contains about 11 non-perishable items...
City of Petal to build new entryway to Robert E. Russell Sportsplex
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Petal leaders hope to soon break ground on a new entryway to the Robert E. Russell Sportsplex. A project, Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said, is possible thanks to city funds, as well state money from Mississippi Rep. Larry Byrd. “We’ll use another $500-600K from city monies...
Death investigation begins after child dies at childcare center in Walthall Co.
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A death investigation has begun in Walthall County after a child died at a childcare center. According to Walthall County Coroner Chris Blackwell, a young male child was found unresponsive at TLC Daycare and Learning Center in Tylertown. The chief deputy for the Walthall County...
MS high school baseball player dies in crash
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Students, family, and the community are mourning the loss of a DeSoto Central High School baseball player over the weekend. The 16-year-old student-athlete, Tucker Rudd, was killed around 1 a.m. Saturday in a crash in an Olive Branch neighborhood. Neighbors say they woke up to a loud “boom” when a car […]
Armed robbery suspect makes court appearance in Vicksburg following high-speed chase originating in Louisiana
A Vicksburg man who led authorities in two states on a high-speed chase Friday afternoon made an initial court appearance Monday in Vicksburg Municipal Court on unrelated charges. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 18-year-old Jason Anderson Jr. appeared before Judge Angela Carpenter on a charge of armed robbery following a incident on […]
Lane Kiffin press conference to open week two of camp
Oxford, Miss – Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin met with the media on Monday after practices as the team started week two of fall camp. “We got a lot of work in,” Kiffin said. “For the most part, it’s really healthy and good to see most of the guys out there at full speed. Being able to move pieces around and see how they work together.”
Covington County School District hires new teachers ahead of school year
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Covington County School District is ready for a new school year. Students will head back to class on Wednesday, August 7. The district has hired about 30 new teachers and 20 staff members during the summer months. This will also be Jon Chancelor’s first year as superintendent of the […]