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Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
A look at the political climate: Trump assassination attempt, RNC wraps up, Democrats question Biden’s competency
Dave Elliot sits down with Magnolia Tribune Editor-at-large Frank Corder for a look at the current political climate after the assassination attempt on Trump, Trump securing the Republican nomination for President, Biden getting COVID and Democrats calling for Biden to drop out of the race.
AmeriCorps Awards USM over $300K for Teacher Residency Program
The Golden Eagle Teacher Residency Program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a 2024 AmeriCorps State Grant worth over $319,000 to support educator preparation at the graduate level. “For 30 years, AmeriCorps has united volunteers to strengthen their communities. We are excited to have our USM...
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie Receives Spirit Award at Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals
Kosciusko’s Zenovia Woolie along with 28 other young ladies from the state of Mississippi recently participated in the Distinguished Young Women of MS State Finals in Meridian, MS. Miss Woolie, who attends Kosciusko High School, received the Spirit Award and $1,000 in college scholarships. The Spirit Award is the...
USM Students Embark on Unforgettable Atlantic Research Cruise
Imagine being a part of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030 and contributing to improving navigation, disaster preparedness, and environmental protection. Four students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) boarded the Nancy Foster R/V student cruise this summer to learn hands-on techniques within the blue economy with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
City Appoints New Deputy Fire Chief Filling Top Leadership Spots
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has a new Deputy Fire Chief, with Chris Hupe accepting the position. Newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief Chris Hupe brings 15 years of experience working in the fire service. City leaders say Hupe will bring in "extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to this vital leadership role."
What Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain said about paying players, Will Hall, basketball renovations
2024 is halfway over and shifts have already been made in the college athletics landscape that will affect Southern Miss. Revenue sharing to pay college athletes has been agreed to but not finalized. Schools can also become more involved in NIL than before. The Golden Eagles are close to a pivotal football season while completing facility projects and beginning new ones.
Trio of Pine Belt hospitals among 32 honored by American Heart Association
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thirty-two Mississippi hospitals, including three in the Pine Belt, got a thumbs up from the American Heart Association for efforts to improve treatment of heart disease and stroke. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Covington County Hospital in Collins and Marion General Hospital in Columbia were...
One injured after car overturns in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was injured after a vehicle overturned in Jones County. The crash happened just before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 on Highway 11 South. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door sedan overturned off of the roadway. The driver had moderate injuries and […]
Clinton students head back to class to start the new year
CLINTON, Miss. — Monday is the first day of class for students in the Clinton Public School District. More than 5,000 students began the 2024-2025 school year at the district’s nine schools. Director of Communications for the district, Robert Chapman, said there are big expectations for the year.
Three killed, as many as 16 injured in weekend shooting outside Mississippi night club
Three teens were killed and many more people injured when during a shooting outside a local Mississippi club shortly after midnight Sunday. WTVA in Tupelo and The Enterprise-Tocsin newspaper are reporting that the mass shooting occurred after midnight Sunday at a club in Indianola. Officials from the Sunflower County Coroner’s...
Kosciusko Tries for Federal Affordable Housing Grant
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Kosciusko is again applying for a federal grant that could help people who are having trouble affording housing. Mayor Tim Kyle tells Breezynews the city will try again to get the HOME Grant, which is administered by HUD, through the ten planning districts around Mississippi. He said the state gets about $3 million annually, to be divided by just a few communities.
Jackson's embezzlement investigation done, sent to AG's, auditor's offices for 'deeper dive'
The City of Jackson's investigation into the potential embezzlement of funds has been handed over to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office and the Office of the State Auditor, according to the city's communications director Melissa Payne. In June, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the discovery of "what we believe...
Staying cool to start the workweek
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’re in a bit of a strange place starting the workweek. Where we’d usually see temperatures in the low to mid 90s, we’ve got a stalled boundary to our north, dropping plenty of rain (especially in the afternoon) which is helping to keep our temperatures lower than usual. While this is a rarity for July, it’s not unfeasible.
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