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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...
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: 44 & 43 Days
Here's another double-dip for the weekend as it's been that kind of week here. Actually, a triple-dip as there are two 43s deserving attention. First, 44 as in… Christian Holmes, the big-play linebacker with an entertaining career. In fact we who covered those 2011-14 teams were big fans of 'Turtle' for the easy grin and quotable quips.
Ole Miss opens as 40-point plus favorite over week 1 opponent Furman
The Rebels are 42 days away from running out onto Hollingsworth field to take on FCS side Furman in the opening game of the 2024 season. As expected, Ole Miss has opened as huge point favorites over the Paladins, with them as big as +42.5 point favorites. In the opening...
David Hall elected to Miss. Power Board
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian businessman has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Power Company. David Hall is President and CEO of Hall Timberlands, a family owned timber company in business in Meridian for over 85 years. David Hall.
Oral arguments to be reset in Carlos Moore judicial performance case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Oral arguments in a case that could determine whether to remove Carlos Moore as a municipal court judge will be rescheduled for a later date. Moore was slated to appear before the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 23. However, the attorney filed a motion to continue due to a death in the family.
Arrest made in connection to January shooting in Grenada
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a January shooting in Grenada. Arrest made in connection to January shooting in Grenada. A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a January shooting in Grenada.
Laurel School District dedicates new school year to David Taylor II
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel School District took a moment to honor the late David Taylor II at its convocation Friday. Taylor was Mayor of Heidelberg and served as a teacher and coach in the Laurel School District. He was a public school teacher for more than 14 years.
David Pollack Names SEC Team With ‘Gorgeous’ College Football Schedule
The 2024 College Football season is coming up fast and it will have a new look to it. The College Football Playoff is expanding from four teams to 12, and the nation's most powerful conference, the SEC, has added two major programs in the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. Although ...
2025 Alabama commit will not be flipping to either Ole Miss or Auburn
Five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham is among the best recruits in the class of 2025. Last week, he announced he was committing to Alabama, which looked inevitable given the talk amongst recruiting experts. After the announcement, it was unclear if Cunningham would attend Ole Miss's "Juice Fest" and Auburn's "Big...
South 28th Avenue Baptist hosts 7th ‘Back-to-School Bash’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Families preparing for a new school year made a stop at South 28th Avenue Baptist Church Saturday. The church hosted its annual “Bach to School Bash,” featuring pizza and other food for the visitors ad activities for students. The church gave away nearly 200...
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Local hair salon gives away free bookbags
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With the rise of inflation, several parents may need a little extra help with providing school supplies for their children. This is why one hair salon in Columbus, is helping families with school supplies. “Hair in Motion” provided all school-aged children with a free bookbag,...
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