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Temperatures to Rise in Delta this Week
CLEVELAND, Miss.–Dangerous heat is expected again all week in the Delta. Little relief is expected in the form of rain. “We’re looking at air temperatures before you add in the heat index, pushing 100 in most locations,” said National Weather Service forecaster Nicholas Fenner. “When you do factor in the increase in humidity this week, we’re looking at a climb into the 105 to 110 range for heat index values.”
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Mississippi man arrested after reportedly kidnapping girlfriend, leading officers on highway chase
A 22-year-old Mississippi man is in custody following a late-night kidnapping and high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Yazoo County. WLBT in Jackson reports that Jackson Police officers responded to a disturbance call on Marblehead Drive in Jackson at 11:23 p.m. Saturday night. Upon arrival, they were informed...
“They go from 0 to an assault rifle”: Jackson Police Chief Holds Press Conference After 12-Year-Old Shot
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade held a press conference after a 12-year-old was shot in Jackson. The shooting happened on Woodrow Wilson and Powers. The child was with his uncle, who took him home after he was shot. The child’s mother then drove him to the hospital for treatment.
UMMC launches free tele-mental health clinic for public university students
The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in collaboration with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, recently launched a new telehealth clinic to offer public university students free mental health services. UMMC committed to the creation of such a clinic as part of...
Time for Bulldogs to get down to business as EKU heads to town
In the infancy of college football, things were a little sloppy. As institutions of higher learning began to grow, an appreciable gap in talent and resources emerged. Neighboring schools did not grow at the same rate when it came to enrollment. More students meant more players. More students created a larger talent pool. The odds of finding good players were certainly better for schools with a larger student body.
Column | Finally, it's Ole Miss game week. Less talking and more doing.
Over the course of this offseason, whenever I've thought about this week that we've just begun, I've always taken myself back in time to this past December. Yes, I was there a little over a month prior to listen to Lane Kiffin talk about what it takes to actually compete for a SEC championship and then a national championship by proxy. However, I didn't think much of it in the moment... until something was actually done about it a month later.
First Alert Forecast: Summer-like heat returns but showers are on the way
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: A warm afternoon is in store as temperatures climb back into the upper 90s this afternoon. As humidity continues to build up, it will be feeling close to the triple digits. Rain is not expected this afternoon and into this evening, however clouds are expected to stick around for most of tonight. Lows will be slightly above average only dropping into the mid 70s overnight.
VHS Released Their Ninth Grade Football Schedule
Vicksburg High School has released its 2024 Freshman football schedule. The Gators’ season will begin on Tuesday when they hit the road to face Terry. VHS will have a total of three home games which will be against Rosa Scott, Germantown, and Ridgeland. They will travel to play Terry, Warren Central, and Clinton this year. All games will start at 6 p.m.
Ole Miss’ Micah Pettus donates NIL money towards new uniforms for Tennessee Valley Prep
Micah Pettus donated some of his NIL money towards new uniforms for the Tennessee Valley Prep football team. The post Ole Miss’ Micah Pettus donates NIL money towards new uniforms for Tennessee Valley Prep appeared first on On3.
Good practice looks from State's scout team is key to Bulldog varsity looking good
The varsity Bulldogs are ready enough to line up against folk wearing other colors. Know who is even more ready by now? The fellows who've drawn duty simulating Mississippi State's opponent. Because, as Ethan Miner said, for a few days now the starters and backups have been taking out their...
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