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State Games of Mississippi honor athletes, volunteer at banquet
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The State Games of Mississippi had its annual Athlete and Volunteer of the Year banquet at the MCC Riley Workforce Development Center. Over 30 athletes in specialized events were recognized, as well as 3 overall athletes of the year. These athletes were nominated based on participation, sportsmanship, effort and positive attitude.
Summit focuses on changemaking and civil rights history
JACKSON, Miss. — Saturday was the final day of a three-day summit honoring the 60th anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer 1964. The Southern Poverty Law Center hosted "The Road to 60: Organize, Mobilize, Defend and Win Training Summit," which focused on bringing together members of the community to honor veterans of the Civil Rights Movement and the state's deep civil rights legacy.
State of Mississippi prospects who showed off in week-one
High School football season has kicked off in Mississippi and fans are excited about that. Not just their own fans but college football fans who are watching the players their programs are recruiting. There are some ballers in this bunch who had a great first game and stepped it up...
Why a Clinton and Byram native are poised for breakout seasons with Southern Miss football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The 2024 college football season is right around the corner, and with the conclusion of fall camp on its way, two metro-area linebackers are set to have a breakout season for a re-energized Southern Miss football program. USM participated in its final fall scrimmage on Saturday,...
Two injured after being shot in Waynesboro
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating after two people were injured during a shooting in Waynesboro. The shooting occurred on Friday, August 16 near U.S. 84 East. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the two victims were able to […]
Jackson police chief: Mental health patients from across country are finding way to Jackson
Over the course of the Clarion Ledger’s investigation into who allegedly assaulted and murdered 51-year-old Wendy Gilbreath, the Clarion Ledger spoke to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade who said the task to respond to mental health related incidents sometimes falls on the shoulders of the department. Wade said the task to respond can...
Black Barrels, Crews in White Suits, Open Gate Reignite Contaminant Concerns Among Locals
Following City announcements about the details surrounding the initial Urban Renewal Plan local residents have kept an "unofficial watch" on several properties around Ocean Springs, including a 4.8-acre piece of prime real estate. The Ocean Springs Weekly Record received several messages from readers over the last week notifying the news...
Regional Veterans Affairs office has reopened
The Jackson Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Jackson has reopened after extensive building renovations. “During the last several months, employees of the Jackson VA Regional Office have continued to perform the essential mission of delivering much-earned benefits to Veterans and eligible family members,” said Jackson VA Regional Office Director Darryl Brady. Earlier this […] The post Regional Veterans Affairs office has reopened appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ernesto enters cooler waters of the Atlantic and starts declining
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Ernesto has been the topic of discussion since August 11th when it started as “Potential Tropical Cyclone #5.” It then officially became Tropical Storm Ernesto on Monday, August 12th, and it’s been rolling ever since. Well, it looks like Ernesto is beginning to...
Convicted felon traveling to GA will spend 4 years in prison for illegal gun possession
Joshua Colston, 50, of Corinth, Miss., was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner on Aug. 15.
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