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Dennis Battle Jr. commits to Mississippi Valley State University
Vicksburg High School football player Dennis Battle Jr. has committed to playing for Mississippi Valley State University. Battle, who is a senior linebacker at VHS, made the announcement last weekend over social media. In 2023, Battle finished with 75 tackles, five sacks, 12 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles....
Glory House Art Camp begins Monday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Monday started a week-long of fun-filled activities at the Glory House for the annual Masterpiece Art Camp. This art camp is for kids ages 5 to 12 and about 60 children helped kick off the camp today. During the week, kids will learn how they have...
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
Belhaven University one of several schools named in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple major universities in Mississippi have made the prestigious list, Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition highlights a university’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success. Money’s annual ranking evaluates colleges and universities across the United States...
Woman Loses Her Job Working With A Congressman After Saying She Wished Trump Shooter Had Better Aim
Congressman Bennie Thompson has terminated Jacqueline Marsaw, a case manager and field director, for posting controversial statements on social media following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The shooting incident that left the former president injured occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thompson, who represents Mississippi’s 2nd...
37th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza to be held July 26-28
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment.
5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
Damascus Road: Drug court changing lives, saving taxpayers ‘boatload of money’
Michael Fisher gives his testimonial during the 15th Circuit Intervention Court graduation at Woodlawn church in Columbia, Miss., on Friday, May 31, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. By his own analysis, Michael Fisher, 39, just a few years ago was a “dope-selling, drug-addicted failure … homeless with a needle in...
MSU-involved nanobiotechnology consortium enhancing Mississippi’s healthcare
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State staff and faculty are part of a statewide team tasked with enhancing nanobiotechnology and positioning the Magnolia State as a healthcare hub. The Mississippi Nano-bio and Immuno-Engineering Consortium, which includes researchers from MSU and five other Magnolia State universities, was created to enhance research and solve...
Southern Miss' Niko Mazza picked by San Francisco Giants in eighth round of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball pitcher Niko Mazza was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round with the No. 238 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, a junior, has been a Southern Miss starter for the last two seasons. The draft pick holds a slot value of $218,600.
Three injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three people were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. The crash happened on Highway 84 East near Jeff Byrd Road around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said a pickup and a sedan were involved in the crash. Two people had […]
City councilman says donors offered to fund demolition of dilapidated North Jackson hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman says private donors have approached him about funding the demolition of a dilapidated hotel along I-55 North. On Tuesday, Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote asked for an update on the city’s efforts to tear down the Hotel O, saying donors are willing to help fund its demolition.
Walls Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder of Cousin in 2023
A Walls man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday for murdering his cousin in 2023. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham was sentenced after pleading guilty in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder. On March 16, 2023,...
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