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Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon cleared of DUI charge in Alabama
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Two Mississippi women severely injured in shooting, suspect on the loose
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - Two women are left with severe injuries after LaDamian Dewanqez White, 16, repeatedly shot them. According to the Brookhaven Police Department, officers were dispatched to Ozark Lane on a shots fired call. When officers arrived, two women who had been struck by multiple rounds were discovered.
Historic building collapsed overnight in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WTVA) — An overnight storm caused part of a building to collapse in Grenada. The two-story building is located on the Square. The storm caused the entire front of the building to fall, scattering hundreds of bricks into the street. Locals told WTVA reporter Chris Nalls that...
Travel warning issued in Coahoma Co., MS after reports of shootings
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning after several reports of shootings near a highway. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the Friars Point area near Highway One. According to reports, several shootings have been reported in the area from 8 […]
Gulfport's Craig Martin wins back-to-back .50 caliber rifle world championships
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport rifleman Craig Martin came home as a world champion with a .50 caliber rifle last year, and this year he can add another plaque and belt buckle to the trophy case. Martin came back to the Coast as a back-to-back world champion after claiming the...
Apartments with past-due water bills tied to man accused of stealing tenants’ water payments in Indiana
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An apartment complex that recently had its water shut off for nonpayment in Jackson is owned by the same man facing charges for embezzling some $1.7 million in renters’ water payments in Indiana. Earlier this month, JXN Water temporarily suspended water service for the...
Reminder: Let’s Get Ready for Our Adventure Health Fair To Be Held at the Vicksburg Warren County Library at 1 pm Today
Vicksburg, MS – Excel by 5 and United Way of West Central Mississippi announce “Let’s Get Ready for Our Adventure,” a health fair focused on community health and wellness. The event will take place at the Warren County Public Library on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:45 PM to 6:30 PM.
Cherry Creek Orchards’ Peach Festival
Ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2024-07-18 09:38:22. SUMMARY: Last Saturday, my husband eagerly suggested visiting Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc, Mississippi, for fresh peaches. Despite not knowing what prompted his idea, I quickly agreed. Cherry Creek Orchards is famous among North Mississippi locals for its fresh, seasonal produce like peaches, plums, and tomatoes. During our visit, my husband humorously insisted on buying a large box of peaches, which he bit into before even leaving the parking lot. This Saturday, Cherry Creek Orchards will host Peach Festival '24, featuring orchard tours, food trucks, crafts, kids' activities, and live music. It's a perfect day to enjoy Mississippi's finest peaches.
The Vicksburg YMCA sent 56 teens to the Christian Values Conference
The Vicksburg YMCA departed 56 teenagers on Saturday night as they took the long trip to Blue Mountain, North Carolina for the Christian Values Conference. CVC allows teenagers a chance to experience Christian values as they fellowship with teens from other parts of the United States. Vicksburg YMCA Executive Director...
EMCC ALUMNUS DANIEL WADE TO LEAD MIGHTY LION BAND
July 18, 2024 — East Mississippi Community College has tapped Kemper County native Daniel Wade to fill the position of band director for the Mighty Lion Band. The hire represents a homecoming for Wade, who graduated from EMCC in 1999. As a student, he marched and played trombone for the Mighty Lion Band during athletic events and played saxophone during the band’s orchestra performances.
Key pitcher announces return to Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another vital member of the Ole Miss baseball pitching staff has announced that he will return to the Rebels for a fourth season. This after Pearl native and eventual Friday night start at the latter end of the 2024 season Riley Maddox announced that he would be staying in Oxford for 2025.
Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awards $30,000 in grants to small businesses
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce awarded grants to some small businesses in Biloxi to help them grow. Biloxi Mayor “FoFo” Gilich says, “These dollars that provided these small businesses are very important and they will enable them to take another step that would lead to more successful business and that’s what it’s about.”
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