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Mississippi’s Black students more likely to repeat grades: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the end of school segregation nationwide, data reveals that racialized differences are still present in Mississippi’s public education system. Mississippi has historically had growing pains related to racial issues. School desegregation was not enforced in the state until 1970, 16 years after the landmark Brown v. […]
Two women arrested after posting ‘disturbing’ video of toddler on social media
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Two Forrest City women are in jail after a video posted to social media shows a one-year-old with their hands and feet bound. “Friday evening, we were alerted to a video of a child that was in dire need of help,” St. Francis County Detective Seargent Cody Jackson said. Jackson told […]
Two men injured after shooting in West Helena
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a shooting left two injured on the evening of July 15 at an Exxon station in West Helena. According to reports, the Helena-West Helena Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at 670 Sebastian Street. Upon arrival, witnesses stated...
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
Mississippi sheriff investigating threatening emails, texts to woman who apologized for post about Trump shooting
Mississippi authorities are investigating threatening emails and text messages sent to the woman who apologized for a post she made about the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania that she meant to be humorous. Unfortunately for her, others did not think the post was funny. During the rally,...
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Josey Scott, former frontman of Saliva, to perform in Selmer
MCNAIRY COUNTY TO HOST INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTIST JOSEY SCOTT “THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF SALIVA”. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tennessee (July 15, 2024) – Summer is heating up in McNairy County and West Tennessee, and the McNairy County Department of Tourism & Marketing is bringing the heat. Continuing it’s Summer Concert Series, the MCDTM will host The Summer Nights Music Fest featuring international performing artist Josey Scott “The Original Voice of Saliva” on Saturday, July 27th at the McNairy County AG Event Center in Selmer, Tennessee. As founder and leader of Saliva, Scott has written and performed such hits as Click Click Boom, Always, Hero, Ladies & Gentlemen and many others. Scott has also provided songs for Hollywood blockbusters such as Spider-Man and the Fast & Furious franchise. Scott’s range and influences have opened many doors and opportunities to perform the music he loves.
Covington man charged with catfishing another man, robbing him, and threatening him to send more money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Covington, Tennessee, man is charged after police said he catfished a man on social media, then robbed the victim and threatened him to keep sending money. Demarieo Howard, 27, is charged with aggravated robbery, theft under $1,000.00, and aggravated assault with no injury. He was...
Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas
Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from 1997-01. ...
TVA says no contract in place yet for Elon Musk's xAI project in Memphis
When xAI announced it was building the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, it was always an ambitious project — plans to open it before the end of the year made it even more so. While work continues on the project at the former Electrolux site, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company still lacks a key approval before it can become fully operational. ...
Donny Edwards’ Elvis Tribute Returns to Heindl Center
July 16 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Heindl Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of “Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis,” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. Edwards is famous for his acts tributing the King of Rock and Roll. He...
“Memphis to Peoria” runners on their way to Tennessee
PEORIA, Ill. – The St. Jude Peoria runners are headed to Memphis, Tennessee. 20 RVs, filled with 185 runners and support staff, left Peoria Tuesday morning bound for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. WMBD’s own Caleb Kelch is running in his 7th “Memphis to Peoria Run”....
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