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Mississippi man gets sentence nearly tripled by judge after creating commotion outside courtroom
A Mississippi man’s 25-year sentence for attempted murder and attempted kidnapping was nearly tripled by a judge who witnessed the man misbehaving outside of the court. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Amonty Young, 37, of West Point, will now spend 70 years behind bars after he caused a commotion in a holding cell after Judge James Kitchens’ initial sentence in Clay County Court.
Northpark Mall welcomes new content lab
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Northpark welcomed its second retailer is just under a week. On Thursday, Selfie! opened at the shopping center. The business is a do-it-yourself content lab where patrons can stop by and shoot or record content for themselves. Photographers and smartphone users alike can utilize the studio for staged shoots, documenting memories, […]
Seven Ole Miss Rebels head to Paris for Olympic Games
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Seven Ole Miss Rebels will represent their home countries during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The seven Olympic berths this year come from two sports (soccer, track & field) and ties the Ole Miss department record set first by the 2016 delegation to Rio. Representing Ole Miss in […]
Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time appeared first on Daily Leader.
Judge denies motion to seal case against man accused of killing Ole Miss student Jay Lee
OXFORD — A circuit court judge has denied the prosecutors and defense attorneys’ motion to seal court documents in the case against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., who was indicted on a capital murder charge for the death of Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Lafayette County District Attorney Ben Creekmore and Herrington’s defense attorney Kevin Horan filed a...
Guests taste ice cream, observe sleepy sloth at Chill Sloth soft opening in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) - Chill Sloth Ice Cream & Smoothies held a soft opening Wednesday at 127 East Pine Street in Wiggins. Guests were treated to cool treats while observing the shop’s resident sloth sleeping in its new satellite exhibit. The theme of the restaurant is Costa Rican Jungle,...
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant with NOLA ties is for sale: 'Rarity on the Gulf Coast'
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant that has a sister location in New Orleans has hit the market for more than $3 million. Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar, at 1775 Beach Boulevard, opened on the Mississippi Coast in 2019 after new owners completed a full renovation to the three-story building that was once Bacchus on the Beach.
Local restaurants earn ‘A’ ratings, one earns ‘C’ rating
BOGUE CHITTO — Mississippi Department of Health inspected nine local restaurants this week. Of the nine restaurants, six earned “A” ratings, two earned “B” ratings and one earned a “C” rating. Bogue Chitto Boys, located at 2229 US51 SE, earned a “C” rating for the first time since opening in 2018, snapping a streak of […] The post Local restaurants earn ‘A’ ratings, one earns ‘C’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
Elvis Presley and his Biloxi girlfriend June Juanico
SUMMARY: Elvis Presley, before becoming a cultural icon, had a passionate romance with June Juanico in 1955. They met at a Keesler Air Force base show when Juanico was just 17. Their whirlwind relationship featured shared moments like skinny dipping and deep conversations about love and commitment. Despite their bond and talks of marriage, Elvis's rising fame and manager's ambitions created distance. Ultimately, their paths diverged when Juanico, fearing Elvis's infidelity, opted for engagement to another man. Following Elvis's death in 1977, she reflected on their love, admitting she never stopped caring for him.
Family speaks out after double shooting leaves several injured in Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating after two homes were shot at on Monday, leaving four people injured including a six-month-old girl. “After the shooting stopped, my grandbaby wouldn’t stop crying, so I flipped her over and checked her out and she had been shot in the back,” one of the shooting […]
Happening today: Big Red Band to host Parent Night
The Kosciusko High School Big Red Band will wrap up its 2024 band camp Thursday with a live performance. “We will do a preview of our show,” said Director Jesse Yates. “We call it Parent Night, but it’s open to anybody in the community. We would love to have everybody out there. The show is called En Fuego. All the songs are about fire. It’s looking to be one of the most fun shows I’ve done in a long time.”
River/beach access temporarily suspended at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground
Due to high and swift water conditions, river/beach access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground is temporarily suspended for safety Thursday. The park and campground are open, but beach access will remain closed or limited until the river returns to safe water conditions. The Escatawpa River watershed generally rises and...
In Mississippi, student filmmakers tell Emmett Till's story through their lenses
Students pile out of a bus in Drew, Mississippi, with notepads and cameras tucked under their arms. This stop, on a hot Friday afternoon in June, is the third of many throughout the quiet farming region. One student, Amari Smith, listens intently to her instructor as she carries a tripod...
City working to develop new long-range plan for Clinton
It’s been six years since the City of Clinton revised the road map it uses to guide long-term growth, and City officials say it’s time to begin putting together a new comprehensive plan. “We have to stay in compliance with the state on our zoning ordinances and things...
Fit Chef is now open in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fit Chef has a new location in Fondren! Studio 3 visited and learned more about the healthy meal options. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to...
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