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Starkville Fire sends out safety tips, demonstrates how to use fire extinguisher
After responding to at least seven residential fires in last few weeks, the Starkville Fire Department taking preemptive actions. Starkville Fire sends out safety tips, demonstrates how to use fire extinguisher. After responding to at least seven residential fires in last few weeks, the Starkville Fire Department is taking preemptive...
MSU, Mississippi Academy of Sciences host summer symposium, USDA’s Tucker honored with Presidential Award
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University hosted more than 90 scholars from around the state for today’s [July 30] Summer Science & Engineering Symposium in conjunction with the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. The day’s primary focus was on a variety of student and faculty research presentations shared through oral and...
Mississippi State football's top issues heading into coach Jeff Lebby's first fall practice
STARKVILLE — First-year coach Jeff Lebby begins Mississippi State football practice Thursday with the season opener against Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 31 quickly approaching. Not only does Mississippi State have an almost entirely new coaching staff, but it’s also a new-look roster that lost a lot from last season’s team. That includes Baylor's...
Blake Shapen details why he wanted to play for Jeff Lebby
Blake Shapen transferred to Mississippi State with one goal in mind — to play for one of the best offensive-minded coaches in the country. He believed that’s what he’d get by committing to first-year Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby. Shapen’s mindset hasn’t changed after spending almost a full offseason in Starkville. “If I knew I […] The post Blake Shapen details why he wanted to play for Jeff Lebby appeared first on On3.
Columbus police investigate shooting that damaged house
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police continue to investigate a weekend shooting. Officers were called to the 900 block of Sixth Street South on Sunday night. A spokesman said a home was damaged by bullets. People were inside the house but were not injured. No arrest has been made.
Amory police arrest man accused of hitting someone with hand tool
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Amory police made an arrest after a man was hit with a hand tool. Jerrick Hill was charged with aggravated assault. Investigators say a man came to the police department with obvious injuries to the back of his head. The victim was taken to a...
See why Stokes called for a no confidence vote against Jackson's city attorney. Mayor responds
A vote of no confidence for City Attorney Drew Martin has been placed on the Jackson City Council's Tuesday, July 30, meeting by Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes. The new agenda item, placed by Stokes on Monday, comes one day after the ward 3 councilman and residents protested outside of a Texaco on Medgar Edgars Boulevard. ...
Grind to Glory: Winona Tigers looking to maintain their success in the 2024 season
WINONA, Miss. (WTVA) — The Winona Tigers come into the 2024 as the reigning 3A champions. Joey Tompkins is entering into his 11th year as the Tigers’ head coach. His program has been pretty consistent over the past four years. Winona won four straight district titles and brought...
UPS driver injured after train hits vehicle in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A UPS driver was injured after his vehicle was hit by a train in Clinton. Authorities responded to the incident around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 near Clinton Boulevard and Lindale Street. Officials with the City of Clinton said the UPS truck was struck near Winstead Drive and was pushed down […]
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.
Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Former Meridian mayor Percy Bland joins Dream Exchange as its latest investor. The Dream Exchange is preparing to become the first minority-controlled company to operate a licensed stock exchange. Dream Exchange’s mission is to create equal access to a marketplace that instills ethics, humanity, and fairness into finance.
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...
Local school districts increase uniform policy enforcement
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - As schools are set to start returning on Thursday, August 1st - local school districts are preparing for students returning to campus. There have been concerns about possible changes to the dress code in Lauderdale County and surrounding districts. According to representatives from the school districts, the dress code itself hasn’t changed, but campus officials are being urged to increase enforcement of the dress code throughout the year.
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