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Police identify 3 people killed in Hernando shooting
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Police have released new details on a shooting in Hernando that left three dead. Police were called to the scene of the shooting around 8 a.m. on Elm Street when a person called 911 upon being awakened by gunshots. When police arrived, they found three people...
New workforce program coming to Hinds County Detention Center
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) – Detainees at the Hinds County Detention Center could qualify for a new workforce program that was approved by Hinds County supervisors on Monday. The program will be in partnership with Second Strive Workforce Solutions. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said detainees will have to meet certain criteria and be approved before […]
Ole Miss shuffles future schedules, moving nonconference opponent up to 2025
Ole Miss has made another adjustment to its future nonconference schedule. The Rebels have made a change to when they will play Sun Belt foe Georgia State. Ole Miss had been scheduled to host Georgia State on Nov. 21, 2026. FBSchedules.com discovered through a records request that an addendum to the original contract reveals the teams have agreed to reschedule the meeting on the gridiron to Aug. 30, 2025.
Thacker 2024 Mississippi Gulf Coast Radio Show Features Ward
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) — Jesmyn Ward, the two-time National Book Award winner from DeLisle, Mississippi, will be the featured guest when the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday, August 24 at 7 pm at the Walter Anderson Museum (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, Miss..
VIDEO: Meridian firefighters arrive to blaze at abandoned house
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian shared images of the Fire Department’s quick response to a fire about 4 a.m. Monday. The fire was at an abandoned house on 12th Avenue and 17th Street. The fire was put out in less than 20 minutes but firefighters remained...
More than 200 youngsters have fun, get school supplies at Back to School Bash Saturday
NATCHEZ — More than 200 Adams County youngsters on Saturday enjoyed hot dogs, chips, drinks, treats and fun and games, as well as took home much-needed school supplies at the Back to School Bash, held at the Adams County Safe Room. Sponsors and organizers included District 3 Adams County Supervisor Angela Hutchins, Adams County Sheriff […] The post More than 200 youngsters have fun, get school supplies at Back to School Bash Saturday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Stolen farm truck recovered in Claiborne County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) assisted in the recovery of a farm truck in Claiborne County, which led to the recovery of a tow truck stolen in Florida. On July 27, 2024, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen 2002 Ford F350 […]
JPD launches new initiative to crackdown on violence at gas stations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Police Department (JPD) launched a new initiative on Monday to crackdown on violence at gas stations and convenience stores across the capital city. This comes after calls for a local gas station to be closed due to crime. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the new initiative will be […]
Ole Miss football transfer Princely Umanmielen updates injury recovery ahead of debut
OXFORD — Key Ole Miss football transfer Princely Umanmielen has been unable to partake in any drills relating to "physical contact," he said Monday, looking toward a wrapped shoulder as he spoke to the media. Umanmielen has spent the Rebels' first three preseason practices as a limited participant, wearing a black no-contact jersey. Among the other notable Ole Miss players wearing non-contact jerseys Monday were defensive lineman Walter Nolen, defensive lineman JJ Pegues, linebacker Pooh Paul,...
White vs. Gunn: A Neshoba County Fair comparison
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Neshoba County Fair is a familiar forum for political speeches, but a new face in statewide politics took center stage for the first time. Mississippi House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) stood under the Pavilion on Thursday morning, taking the place of longtime, former House Speaker Philip Gunn (R-Miss.). When Gunn […]
Jaxson Dart’s GF Responds To Cheating Rumors Creating Off-Field Distraction At Ole Miss
There is rumored to be trouble in Ole Miss paradise as cheating claims surrounding starting QB Jaxson Dart circulate social media. Lola Sexton, the passer’s longtime girlfriend, responded to those rumors on TikTok this week. She says that the claims are 100% “real.” Dart and Sexton have reportedly been dating since high school, being […] The post Jaxson Dart’s GF Responds To Cheating Rumors Creating Off-Field Distraction At Ole Miss appeared first on BroBible.
Houston High 3-star offensive lineman commits to Jackson State football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A three-star in-state talent has committed to Jackson State football. On Saturday, Houston High School offensive lineman Kale Armstrong announced his commitment to TC Taylor’s Tigers. The 6′5″ 320-pound lineman is rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and the number 37-ranked player in the...
The Haunting on Front Street: Hattiesburg Bookstore Celebrates ‘Summerween,’ Fosters Literary Community
This year, downtown Hattiesburg celebrated Halloween early. On a cloudy June afternoon, costumed children carved watermelons and tossed rings onto bottles in the middle of the then-closed East Front Street. Vendors lined either side of the road and sold wood burnings, jewelry and other crafts under their tent-covered tables. The earthy smell of incense perfumed the air, smoke rising to meet the heavy cumulonimbus clouds that promised rain from high overhead.
Tax service trio banned from selling tax services
FLOWOOD - Thomas Walt Dallas, Jason Todd Mardis, and Capital Preservation Services, based in Flowood, have been banned from selling tax services. The trio marketed a fraudulent tax scheme at professional conferences and media appearances, primarily targeting medical professionals and small business owners. The Department of Justice claims they falsely...
Paul Finebaum Names SEC Contender Primed For Breakout Season
Some college football teams may be more impacted by the expanded College Football Playoff than others. This is because they have been on the cusp of breaking through and making their first playoff appearance for several years but have been unable to quite get over the hump. One of those teams is ...
Summer Chef Series: Geno Lee
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Catfish Row Museum’s Summer Chef series continues this Saturday, August 10th at 2 p.m. with Geno Lee. Lee the fourth-generation owner of the iconic Big Apple Inn on Farish Street, downtown Jackson. Lee is the fourth-generation owner of the Big Apple Inn. His great-grandfather, Juan...