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Mississippi casino showers player with $205,000 ‘Mo’ Mummy’ jackpot
A Mississippi gambler walked away with “Mo” money than they could count when they won more than $200,000 at a casino slot machine. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi celebrated its fourth $100,000 plus jackpot of the year this weekend. An anonymous individual from Orange Beach, Alabama,...
Burger Battle Finalist: Good Eatin
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Good Eatin in Byram is one of the finalists in the Great Sizzling Summer Burger Battle! Owner Marcus Green visited Studio 3 with his burgers!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in...
Land at Collins Fire Training Center to be cleared for new, live-fire training props
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Police and Fire Training Center will soon have some more space for fire training. About 2 1/2 acres of land on the north side of the center is set to be cleared, so some new, flammable liquid-fire training props can be used. The Collins...
Gluckstadt commission rezones travel sports facility land, residents express concerns
The Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday night voted to recommend land at at U.S. 51 and Weisenberger Road be rezoned from R1, meaning residential, to C2, meaning commercial, to accommodate a proposed travel sports complex, despite several people who attended the meeting to voice opposition to the measure. The travel sports facility, previously labeled as the "Gluckstadt Megadome," is a $100 million project that has been in the works for months under 828 Sports...
76-year-old man charged with making terroristic threat, 2 counts of kidnapping at elementary school
FOXWORTH, Miss. (WDAM) - A 76-year-old Foxworth man was arrested and charged Thursday with two counts of kidnapping and making a terroristic threat after brandishing an air pistol Thursday morning at West Marion Primary School. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that Timothy Ward was in custody at the Marion...
Byram mayor hopes to increase police, firefighter pay as part of 2025 budget
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) – Budget talks for Byram are expected to get underway next week, and Mayor Richard White is hoping the city can find the funds to give police and firefighters a raise. White says they’re the first of what will likely be four meetings for city leaders...
BREAKING: Rebel Pitcher Hunter Elliott announces his return to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott announced on Twitter that he would be returning to Oxford for another year despite being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. Back in 2022, as a freshman, Elliott became a key contributor to...
Southaven not among Big Lots store locations closing
There are about 35-40 Big Lots stores that will soon be closed, but shoppers of the discount chain outlet in Southaven can feel good to know that their store is not one of them. Elevated inflation and decreased consumer spending was quoted as reasons behind the move as the retail...
Temps rising back to normal levels in the coming days, but scattered showers linger
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After a soggy start to the week with some unseasonably cool temperatures, we’re coming into the back half of the workweek with a more standard summer pattern on tap. We’ll still have to contend with showers throughout the morning today, letting up mostly after the...
Rain sticks around for Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances continue for Thursday but should back off somewhat by Friday. THURSDAY: Another round of steady rain is on the way, breaking up at times. Persistent rain should hold highs once again to the low 80s or even upper 70s, similar to Wednesday. THURSDAY...
Descendants of slaves/slaveholders reunite
About 80 descendants, both White and Black, joined in a reunion July 11-13, to celebrate a common heritage. The discovery that descendants of the Lewellen Family Plantation, Black and White, was discovered through a genetic match on Ancestry.com. Black and White cousins, Beverly Bevel, Dudley Lewellen and Rhonda Roederer, met...
Tupelo Salvation Army installs cameras for added security
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-24 18:35:04. SUMMARY: Tupelo Salvation Army recently completed installing a security system, including cameras, following incidents of theft and vandalism. Over $3,000 was stolen last fall, prompting concerns for safety on the premises. Captain Leanna Marion noted a significant decrease in criminal activity since the system's installation and fewer police calls, allowing law enforcement to focus on other emergencies. New policies, such as restricting access during the day except for meals and implementing a day pass system, aim to enhance safety. The shelter provides vital support to the homeless community, prioritizing a safer environment for its guests.
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