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Lucky Mississippi Lottery player wins $100,000 in scratch-off game
A Mississippi man became a Money Maker when he turned a $5 scratch-off purchase into a $100,000 win. Officials from the Mississippi Lottery announced Monday that a lucky lottery player from Madison won the one of the two $100,000 prizes in the Money Maker scratch-off game. The lucky player recently...
More under-recruited 2025 prospects worth watching this senior high school season
Let's turn back a page to 2023 recruiting in Mississippi. We recall how Kai McClendon received an late offer from Mississippi State and it was not as a preferred walk on. Yes, it was an all-out offer to become a full scholarship Bulldog. McClendon committed shortly afterwards. Really though it...
Case dismissed with prejudice against owner of former Briarwood One Building
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The slate has been wiped clean against the owner of a dilapidated North Jackson office building, now that the facility has been torn down. On Tuesday, Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Reynolds issued an order dismissing charges against Mike Kohan and Briarwood Realty Holding LLC, months after the Briarwood One Building was demolished.
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Woman pleads guilty to murdering man outside Krystal in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of a man who was killed during a drive-by shooting at a Krystal in Jackson. On June 10, 2021, Jackson Police officers responded to the incident located at the Krystal near the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Robinson Road.
PCA crushed Clinton Christian 13-5 on Tuesday
Porter’s Chapel Academy went on the road and defeated Clinton Christian 13-5 on Tuesday. After trailing 3-0 early in the game, the Lady Eagles turned things around in the third after singles from Marley Bufkin and Brooklyn Nicholson along with a double from Sophie Masterson that tied the game at 3-3. PCA eventually went up 4-3 after an RBI from Kinsley Luke.
Rain affects accessibility to Jones County landfill
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Recent rain has affected the accessibility to the Randy Danny landfill in Jones County. Officials with the City of Laurel said the inaccessibility means that city workers will be unable to pickup debris for the remainder of the week. This includes discarded furniture, appliances and construction materials. The city will be […]
25 graduate from Jones College LPN program
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Family and friends gathered at the Jones College Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday to celebrate the pinning of the newly Licensed Practical Nurses. For the last 12 months, these students have embarked on a difficult yet rewarding journey to make a change in the community. “I’m...
Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize
BROOKHAVEN — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced a Brookhaven resident won a nice cash prize Tuesday. According to her ceremonial winners check, Deanna G. took home the prize. Deanna is a Brookhaven woman who bought two winning Cash Pop tickets from the B-Kwik in Brookhaven. She won a prize of $2,500. Huge funding gains Mississippi […] The post Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss in the lead to land an All-Conference receiver and return man from under Kirby Smart's nose
The recruiting trail for the 2024 season is still not over. The firing of Utah State head coach Blake Anderson opened the door for several key playmakers to enter the portal. About 24 hours after Micah Davis submitted his name, Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin took pole position in the race. The 5-foot-11, ...
USM Physical Plant to host job fair for open positions Thursday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southern Miss Physical Plant department is set to host a job fair for open positions this Thursday. They have specific openings for custodians, carpenters, groundskeepers, concrete finishers, and trash collectors. The job fair will be held at USM’s Henderson Physical Plant building at 3105 W...
Private firm to take over Jackson’s engineering duties, following council vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A private firm will soon take on engineering duties for the city of Jackson, at least for the next year. On Tuesday, the city council approved a $700,000, one-year contract with Al-Turk Planning and Development to provide services that would typically be provided by Jackson’s Engineering Division.
Game Over: From Disgrace to Redemption
"I was McDonald's All-American Honorable Mention, had tons of scholarship offers, both athletic and academic, pretty much had the world at my fingertips coming out of high school," Kwame Moore said. You could say he had it all growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi. He recounts being "salutatorian of my graduating...
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