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Ole Miss Sends Seven Athletes to 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Ole Miss will be well-represented at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, with seven past and present athletes heading to the games across various sports and events. Seven former and current Ole Miss athletes will compete at the Paris Olympics. Events include the 200-meter track and field, pole vault, high jump,...
Woman injured after shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting in Whitehaven on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the shooting just before 4:40 a.m. on Neely Road. The victim was found and taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no suspect information available right now, according to...
Record $11.6-million raised during St. Jude Telethon
PEORIA, Ill. – The 47th annual St. Jude Telethon on WEEK-TV has raised a record amount of money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The telethon signed off late Saturday night with $11,659,937 raised, surpassing last year’s total of $11,094,238. The Memphis-to-Peoria run and the 36...
Blake Shapen: "Probably done" with baseball career during transition to Mississippi State football
DALLAS --- For those Mississippi State fans wanting to see Blake Shapen pick up his college baseball career this spring with the Diamond Dawgs, don't get your hopes up. Shapen, Mississippi State football's transfer quarterback from Baylor, shot down the idea of returning to the sport he once was a high school star at, and instead focusing on his remaining eligibility on the gridiron.
WC’s Larry Reynolds Jr. commits to Mississippi Valley State University
Warren Central High School football player Larry Reynolds Jr. has committed to playing at Mississippi Valley State University. Reynolds, who is a defensive end, made the announcement over social media on Friday. Last season, Reynolds racked up 79 tackles, 58 solos, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass deflections...
Talking specifics: Monsour, Flaggs expound on opposition to changing Vicksburg’s form of government
Last week, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. issued public statements making clear his feelings about a proposed change to Vicksburg’s form of government. This week, both Flaggs and Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour spoke in more detail about why each city leader is opposed to changing the River City’s long-standing government structure. During a town hall […]
River City town hall part 3: Flaggs discusses employee pay raises, housing, street paving
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. hosted a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night, using the forum to address a number of citywide issues and opening the floor to discussion from a packed house at the Robert M. Walker Building. Among concerns addressed at Tuesday’s meeting were public safety, employee pay raises, progress on the city’s animal […]
Wizdom Academy Official Demo Launch Trailer
Watch the demo launch trailer for Wizdom Academy to see the fantasy world and gameplay of this strategy management game. The demo for Wizdom Academy is available now on PC. Build your 3D wizard school, recruit students and staff, manage your resources, take strategic decisions, and solve the mystery of the severe mana shortages at Wizdom Academy.
Author Jeff Barry's debut novel explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way
TUPELO • With a name that’s sure to turn the heads of Ole Miss football fans and their rivals, Jeff Barry’s debut novel, “Go to Hell Ole Miss,” is a dialogue-driven narrative that explores universal themes in a uniquely Southern way. “It’s about a father’s willingness to do almost anything to protect his only daughter from the man he had pressured her to marry,” Barry said. “Almost.” The story ...
The Main Attraction forging ahead with a new direction
TUPELO – The Main Attraction Emporium and Coffee Bar — the unique women's apparel, jewelry and gift boutique in the heart of downtown — has been open since 1988. But perhaps by this time next year, maybe even earlier, the shop customers know today will be completely transformed. Owner Barbara Fleishhacker, who's been through three recessions and a pandemic, said the time has come for something ...
MDOT gives updates on I-10 widening, Diamondhead projects
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation is widening a 12-mile stretch of interstate between Long Beach and Diamondhead exits. The state agency spoke with WLOX News on Sunday. “It’s a massive, massive project,” said Anna Ehrgott with MDOT’s public affairs division. “There are several components to...
UMMC INVITES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HEALTH CARE CAREERS
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School...
Kentucky Arrest: Manhunt in Tennessee Trooper Shooting Ends
Tennessee, TN – The search for Braze Rucker, who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 in Putnam County, is over. Rucker was taken into custody in Princeton, KY by Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday. The capture involved the use of THP Trooper Adam Cothron’s handcuffs, adding a poignant note to the arrest.
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