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The family of Emmett Till still fighting for justice after decades
JACKSON, Miss. — The streets of Jackson near Freedom Corner were packed Sunday with family, activists and city leaders. They held signs of Emmett Till, commemorating his horrific death. That death and publicly displayed coffin, many argued, helped start the Civil Rights Movement. Almost 70 years later, family members...
WC volleyball team made it to the Gold Bracket Championship Game on Saturday
Warren Central volleyball team had some impressive performances on Saturday at the Pearl Invitational Tournament. The Lady Vikes pulled off four wins and made it to the Gold Bracket Championship Game for the first time in the school’s history. At the tournament, WC defeated Richland(2-0), Wayne County(2-0), West Jones(2-1),...
Mississippi state armwrestling championship held in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of athletes from a half dozen states were in the Hub City Saturday, taking part in a competition that tested both arm strength and skill. It was all part of the Mississippi State Armwrestling Championship held at Brewsky’s. More than 120 professional and amateur...
From Mississippi to Australia: Madison Central graduate’s emotional journey to joining professional soccer team
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Ever since Cariel Ellis was 7 years old, she had a soccer ball at her feet and now her lifelong dream of being a professional player is coming true. “I always prayed and hoped that I would go pro,” Cariel Ellis said. “My parents and all the coaches I had growing up from club always believed in me so I had to continue to believe in myself.”
SummerFest takes place in Downtown Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The 8th annual SummerFest happened Saturday evening at Dumont Plaza. Snow cones, live music, games, food, and community were all at the event. SummerFest allows the people of Meridian to gather around and enjoy each other’s company. A local citizen created SummerFest to show her...
Hundreds attend 2024 Farish Forward Festival and Expo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for the Farish Forward Festival and Expo. The two-day event celebrates and promotes the culture, history and legacy of the Farish Street Historic District. “Farish Street is a part of my life. It’s a part of my history. It’s a part of my legacy. My […]
HSFT Stop #55: West Point
SUMMARY: West Point football is transitioning under new head coach Brett Morgan, following Chris Chambless’s retirement after 25 years. Emphasizing a “next man up” mentality, Morgan assures players that practices and strategies will remain consistent. The team, which boasts a strong run game, aims to maintain high standards as they adapt to losing key players to college football. Senior players express determination to not become complacent after their record-setting 12th state championship. The Green Wave begins their title defense on August 30th against Louisville, with Morgan confident in the new talent stepping up.
Beer deliveryman awaits his fate with the Seattle Seahawks
Jamie Sheriff spent the summer delivering beer for Southern Beverage Company in Ridgeland, Mississippi. On Saturday night, the former South Alabama standout registered two sacks for the Seattle Seahawks in a 37-33 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Normally, Sheriff’s backstory provides all the prerequisites for the linebacker’s name to appear...
Study: Legislature’s action on retirement system does not fix PERS woes
Action taken during the 2024 legislative session will not fix the long -term financial issues facing Mississippi’s Public Employee Retirement System, according to a study. A report released by a legislative watchdog agency cites a study saying “under the approach implemented by the (2024) Legislature, the PERS plan is currently expected to be at a lower funded level in the future than it currently is today.”
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