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Hattiesburg church celebrates 116 years in the community
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg church celebrated 116 years in the community. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1908 on John Street in Hattiesburg. Members gathered Sunday to reflect on the church’s history and recognize past leaders. One of those leaders was Bishop D. Franklin Browne, who...
Broadway in Jackson advocates for Thalia Mara Hall repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with Broadway in Jackson said they were recently notified by the City of Jackson about early microbial growth at Thalia Mara Hall. Last week, Broadway in Jackson officials traveled to the capital city to advocate for proper care and repair of the venue. “We have made ourselves available and are […]
Delta State University Staff Council launches fundraiser with BPAC
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University’s Staff Council is excited to announce a new fundraiser in collaboration with the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC). From now through September 6, raffle tickets will be available for purchase, offering participants a chance to win two tickets to a fall show of their choice at the BPAC, with the best available seating.
Ole Miss football player Zxavian Harris charged with domestic violence, obstructing arrest
OXFORD ― Ole Miss football defensive lineman Zxavian Harris has been charged with domestic violence and obstructing arrest, according to records from the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department. Harris, 20, was charged Sunday and booked at 6:42 p.m. The 6-foot-7, 320-pound Harris also faced charges in July 2023. Then, he was charged with...
172nd Airlift Wing Flight Nurse Awarded Bronze Star Medal
Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp, a flight nurse with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, received the Bronze Star Medal for his exceptional medical skills, courage under fire, dedication and personal sacrifice to save lives during the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, August 2021. “This Bronze Star Medal...
Local young adults find their passion in cooking
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, News 11 was able to learn more about the workers at One Ten Main and their passion for cooking and working for owner OJ. It’s never easy finding your passion before or after college. But when you do, it can make an impact on...
Family Disturbance Saturday Morning in Lena
LENA, Miss.–A woman called Leake County deputies Saturday morning about 2:30, saying she had to leave her house and go to a friend’s because her son was “tearing up the house” on Valley Rd. in Lena. Deputies first went to where the woman was and later...
Miss Teen USA makes history for Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Addie Carver, Miss Teen USA, is making headlines not only for winning the national title but for her work in dance and as founder and CEO of her own social media company. We talked with the Monticello native in an exclusive interview about the year ahead and how she is using the tragic loss of a loved one to empower and motivate others.
Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
Hattiesburg airport receives $1.5 million grant for taxiway expansion
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg’s Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport received a $1,574,496 grant on Monday, August 19 to improve an existing taxiway and to construct a new taxiway. The city said the grant is from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund. The project, which includes a $334,989 match from the […]
Highlighting History: Northeast Mississippi’s lost town
IUKA, Miss. (WTVA) – In 1976, a northeast Mississippi town was sacrificed for the building of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. After being founded in 1907, thanks in part to the Illinois Central Railroad, Holcut served as the home to many residents including Linda Lambert, Treva Belue, Annette Daniel, and Gene Odell Randolph, or “Odie.”
Mississippi Poultry Plant Settles With OSHA After Teen’s 2023 Death
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi poultry processing plant has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor that requires it to pay $164,814 in fines and put in place enhanced safety measures following the death of a 16-year-old boy at the facility. The agreement, announced Friday...
Ole Miss will lose to these teams in 2024
In the new era of the SEC, the Ole Miss Rebels are looking to emerge as one of the top programs with Lane Kiffin. After a top-10 finish and a Peach Bowl win over Penn State, there is no reason why this squad can't take that next step and potentially win the SEC.
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