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Mississippi officials warn of scam targeting utility customers
The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has alerted the public to a new scam targeting utility customers across the state. Scammers are impersonating PSC employees, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit refunds for alleged overcharges from utility companies. The scam came to light on Thursday afternoon when a...
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
Mississippi company ‘shocked’ by Olympics display mocking Last Supper, vows to pull advertising
A Mississippi technology and communications company’s leadership said Saturday they were “shocked” by a mockery of Jesus Christ Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As a result, CSpire said it would pull its advertising from the Olympics. “We were shocked by the mockery...
Red Bay celebrates town heritage with Founder’s Fest
RED BAY — Under the shade trees of Bay Tree Park, the northwest Alabama town of Red Bay will celebrate its heritage this fall with a day of free family fun. The annual Founder’s Fest is slated for Sept. 28 and features arts and crafts, contests, sidewalk sales and live music.
Original log cabin where United Methodist Church in Mississippi began discovered. Woman lauded for efforts to preserve it.
The origins of the United Methodist Church in Mississippi are preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former...
Early morning chase in Downtown Meridian results in traffic stop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Early Sunday morning, 911 Dispatch received a call around 6 a.m. about suspicious vehicles following them and advised them to pull over to the police department. Upon the vehicle pulling into the police parking lot, MPD noticed a car that continued to move, and that’s when a...
Drier and hotter conditions move in this week
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have been rolling through the area this afternoon. A few of these thunderstorms have gotten on the hefty side at times. We also saw heavy rainfall at times for portions of our area. Expect this activity to continue into the evening with a few of the...
Vardaman man killed during Sunday morning crash
HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A Vardaman man was killed during a crash Sunday morning. Chickasaw County Coroner Larry Harris said 30-year-old Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez was killed when he lost control of his SUV, went off the highway, and rolled over. Gonzalez was ejected from the vehicle, the coroner said.
Pass Christian Fire Department Has 2 Recruits Answer the Call
JACKSON (GG) — Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson,MS. Caleb Counselman and Samuel Phillips of the...
Neshoba County investigating shooting, one injured
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that injured a 57-year-old woman. Shots were fired outside around 2 a.m outside Da Spot on Road 410 in Union, between the Linwood and Dixon communities. Officials said the woman was exiting the ladies room at the back when she was struck by a projectile fired from outside that pierced an interior wall.
Customers Cause Trouble at Philly Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Two different customers caused trouble at two Philadelphia businesses in separate incidents Friday. Both incidents were just after 6 p.m. A man was caught shoplifting at the Philadelphia Walmart. He was being held by the store manager as the loss prevention person called police. It was unclear if police made an arrest.
Former Hattiesburg High girls basketball standout remembered
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Hugs, tears and pictures were all a part of a Thursday night balloon release at Hattiesburg High School in memory of Jazmin Boyd. Her family said the former Lady Tigers basketball star nicknamed “Paso” who went on to a standout career at Grambling State University, died on July 19 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Ruston, Louisiana.
Vicksburg’s Ariel Wilson-Hardy opens “Pink Sugar Bakery” in downtown Vicksburg
Vicksburg native Ariel Wilson-Hardy has opened her own bakery in her hometown. “Pink Sugar Bakery” is now open for business in downtown Vicksburg where the grand opening was held on Saturday. Hardy mentioned that her new bakery sells a variety of foods, including cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies,...
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