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REPORT: FBI Investigating District Attorney In Brett Favre Mississippi Welfare Funds Case
Back in 2022, Brett Favre became embroiled in the largest case of public fraud in Mississippi history. He was one of the original 38 defendants named in a civil lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) seeking to recoup Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds that were diverted to the rich and powerful.
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 8/15/24: A few rain chances possible with the heat still being the main headline
Happy Thursday, everyone! It’s almost the weekend and temperatures are still hot outside due to high pressure overhead. Thankfully, this pattern will begin to break down as we head toward this weekend with a shortwave trough moving through, bringing a chance of rain to most of the region. Rainfall totals should be under an inch for many, so continue to water the plants and grass.
Mississippi River projected to be at minus levels during harvest for third straight year
Drought conditions have plagued farmers for the last two harvest seasons, but haven’t been a factor this growing season. One side impact has been on the water levels of the Mississippi River. Last year, the river at Memphis dropped to an all-time low of minus 11.5 feet in October....
Mississippi sees slight increase in chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2023-24 Chronic Absenteeism Report. The new report shows the 2023-24 state chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4%, which is a slight increase compared to 23.9% in 2022-23. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason, which […]
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour
The three components of the Cooperative Youth Leaders program are Learn, Grow, and Experience. Eighty-five rising high school seniors from across Mississippi traveled to Washington, DC, in June to experience all facets of their nation’s capital city. Five of those students were from Lincoln and Pike County schools: Emme Barrett, Brookhaven Academy; Da’Mya Edwards, Brookhaven […] The post Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour appeared first on Daily Leader.
Narcotics investigation results in four arrests
Four individuals have been arrested as a result of an investigation into illegal drugs being by a Slidell-area man. Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division began an investigation earlier this month into a Slidell resident, Daniel Woodruff, who was suspected of selling illegal narcotics. On Friday...
Sources: State Trooper indicted for the death of Ronald Greene allowed to retire this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Multiple sources confirmed to the WAFB I-Team Thursday that a trooper facing charges for the death of Ronald Greene was allowed to retire from the agency this week. Internal documents from State Police indicate Kory York separated from Louisiana State Police on August 11, 2024....
To curb crime in New Orleans' 7th Ward, DA's office pushes for Hardin Park renewal
The playground and ball field at the historic Hardin Playground in the 7th Ward mostly sit empty these days, but a new effort to revitalize the park for neighborhood kids is getting a push from an unexpected source. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office is working with the city and...
James Beard Foundation Hosts Taste America Culinary Series in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The James Beard Foundation, the organization behind the James Beard Awards, announces that its Taste America culinary series returns to New Orleans with a walk-around tasting on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Sazerac House. Presented by Capital One, the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series celebrates culinary excellence and the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities, bringing together chefs and food lovers for unique dining experiences across 20 U.S. cities.
Repairs nearly complete for Fontainebleau cabins damaged in Ida
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Fontainebleau State Park cabins, damaged by Hurricane Ida, are close to reopening after more than three years of delays. The state park’s boardwalks leading to the 11 lakefront cabins are nearly finished, with new features including big screen TVs, polished concrete floors, and scenic views of Lake Pontchartrain.
Reserve teen accused in deadly Bourbon Street shooting has bond set at $1 million
A Reserve teen accused of shooting and killing a man on Bourbon Street over the weekend appeared in court Thursday. Jakoz King is accused of shooting and Killing Andrew Preston, 26, on Saturday night. He was arrested in St. John the Baptist Parish earlier this week. King appeared in court...
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