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Taylor's Sunday Evening First Alert Forecast
It felt like every bit of summer today! A few passing showers will be possible this evening, but not everyone will see rain. The rest of the night will be very warm and muggy. We’ll only cool down into the mid to upper 70s by early Monday morning. Rain chances will be slim on Monday, but a few isolated showers can’t be ruled out. It will remain hot and humid with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Another Heat Advisory will be in effect along the coast. Beryl is also expected to make landfall as a hurricane along the coast of Texas overnight tonight. Here's the latest forecast.
Domestic Violence, Drugs, and Disorderly Arrests in Leake and Attala
MARCUS BOATMAN, 50, of Kosciusko, Felony Indictment, LCSO. Bond $25,000. MOSES CARSON, 24, of Lena, Felony Indictment, LCSO. Bond $25,000. KIMBERLY M GATLIN, 24, of Forest, Bond Surrender, LCSO. Bond $15,000. AMY M MINSHEW, 45, of Carthage, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, LCSO. Bond $5,000. AUSTIN J RATLIFF, 25,...
AEW Collision Results & Review (July 6th)
AEW aired the 52nd episode Collision in Southaven Mississippi. Kicking off this week’s Collision with a recap of the International Title match from Dynamite and MJF’s attack on Garcia after the match. A bloody Matt Menard and said that people like MJF don’t deserve to roam the Earth...
The Meridian Police Department makes a drug arrest
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian Police Department, MPD Gang Unit, MPD SWAT Team, MPD CID, Lauderdale County SWAT, East MS Drug Task Force, and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics successfully executed a search warrant of a home in the 500 Block of 52nd Avenue, on, Sunday, July 7. During the...
On The Shelf: Mysteries abound this week as we take a look some new titles from our Large Print Collection
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features titles from our New Large Print collection. Author Kelley Armstrong begins a new series with two new titles: “Murder at Haven’s Rock” and “The Boy Who Cried Bear.” “In Murder at Haven’s Rock,” detective Casey […]
Female inmates change lives through HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education program. Graduates who did not […] The post Female inmates change lives through HSE program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County. According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray […]
Nick Saban Offers Crucial Advice To SEC Coach
It's an intriguing season for the Ole Miss Rebels in 2024. The Rebels are coming off its first 11-win season in program history in 2023, and Ole Miss has also achieved 10 or more wins in two of the last three seasons. The Rebels have high expectations after finishing with the top transfer portal ...
The Vicksburg Post brings home 14 awards at Better Newspaper Contest
The Vicksburg Post and Vicksburg Living hauled in 14 awards — including five first-place winners — in 12 categories in the Mississippi Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. Vicksburg Living, and its editor Terri Cowart Frazier, was recognized as Mississippi’s best periodical published by the state’s multi-day papers. The Vicksburg Post finished third in the […]
KD Hill returns to Oxford Saturday for KD’s Fun Day Event
A year ago on July 21, 2023, former Ole Miss football standout KD Hill’s life changed forever when he lost his leg in a vehicle wreck. However, Hill has spent the last year healing and using his experience and faith to heal others. During his days at Ole Miss, Hill was a regular sight at […] The post KD Hill returns to Oxford Saturday for KD’s Fun Day Event appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man dies after being shot multiple times on Livingston Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jackson. The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 a.m. in the 3000 block of Livingston Road. Detective Tommie Brown said when officers arrived at the location, they were told that a man had been shot multiple times and transported to the University […]
Death of Rock N Roll: WZZQ
JACKSON, Miss. – On the evening of July 2, 1981, WZZQ ended the evening’s set with Todd Rundgren’s “Death of Rock N Roll” and the Doors’ “The End”. At midnight, they signed off with the words: “This was WZZQ Jackson”, and then dropped the signal.
Applebee’s Incident Highlights Discrimination Concerns After $150 Tip Questioned
A recent incident at an Applebee’s in Laurel, Mississippi, has sparked significant social media attention and conversations about customer service and discrimination. Dawn Montgomery was part of a party of 14 dining at the Laurel Applebee’s when her tipping generosity turned into an unexpected ordeal. Montgomery left a $150 tip for their server, Melissa, who was relatively new and appeared anxious handling such a large group. She did a great job waiting our table, said Montgomery.
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts Presents a Darkly Hilarious Twist on a Classic Fairy Tale in “Cinderella Waltz”
Pass Christian, MS, June 12, 2024 – The Diamondhead School of Fine Arts proudly announces its latest production, Cinderella Waltz, a daring reinterpretation of the beloved fairy tale, written by acclaimed playwright Don Nigro and skillfully directed by Andie Rennie. Set to captivate audiences at The Randolph Center in...
Former Engineer Arrested Over Infamous Yanky 72 Military Plane Crash Investigation
OXFORD, MS – An unsettling development has surfaced in the investigation of the 2017 military plane crash involving the KC-130 known as “Yanky 72.” The crash tragically resulted in the death of 16 service members, including fifteen Marines and one Navy Corpsman. This week, James Michael Fisher, a former employee of Warner Robins Logistics Center, was arrested in Portugal under an indictment accusing him of obstructing justice and making false statements.
City officials caution of construction assistance scam
Officials with the City of Vicksburg took to social media this week with a warning to locals about a scam circulating in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department that individuals are identifying themselves as city employees (and) offering financial assistance for construction to […]
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