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The Max hosts its Mississippi Songwriters Alliance Festival
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance kicked off its Pines Region Songwriter Festival Saturday evening in downtown Meridian. A workshop was held for songwriters to discuss the primary tools in crafting a well-written song. The grand finale performance began at 6:30 p.m. and included performances from Tricia Walker, Eden...
2027 prospects already planning to make their recruiting names this season
The 2027 class is embarking on their sophomore journey. A lot of kids do not truly blossom until their junior year, maybe even later. But there are those precocious guys who step it up big as sophomores, or for that matter have been observed balling out as high school freshmen.
Players of the Pine Belt: Stringer RB/DE Jaheim Campbell
STRINGER, Miss. (WDAM) - After 10 years and two state championships with Bay Springs High School, Dan Brady returned home to Stringer. A former player and assistant coach for the Red Devils, Brady knows firsthand what Stringer football is capable of. He was a part of the 2012 state championship staff.
Disturbance in the Fairpark District leads to an Ecru man’s arrest
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-27 18:45:39. SUMMARY: On July 26, in Tupelo, Mississippi, police arrested 34-year-old Michael Shumaker after he created a disturbance outside the Toast Cocktail and Piano Bar while allegedly intoxicated. Shumaker was denied entry to the establishment and subsequently pointed a handgun at people in the parking lot. Officers quickly apprehended him and seized the firearm. He faces multiple charges, including Public Drunk, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest, and was taken to the Lee County Jail. Witnesses reported the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. during the night.
Man faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly pulling gun on people in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A man was arrested in Tupelo Friday night for allegedly pulling a gun on people. Tupelo Police report that around 11 p.m., officers were called to Toast Cocktail & Piano Bar on Troy Street for a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Police were...
Arrest warrants issued for ‘persons of interest’ in Thursday shooting in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Two Hattiesburg residents identified as “”persons of interest” connected to a Thursday morning shooting have had warrants sworn against them, charging each with aggravated assault/use of deadly weapon. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department Facebook page, both Keon Ray Shawn Griffin, 25, and...
New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-26 18:51:39. SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women celebrated its summer commencement ceremony, adding 369 graduates to its “Long Blue Line.” The event took place in Rent Auditorium, with graduates from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, education, business, and arts. Bill Vandergriff was awarded an honorary doctorate, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences was renamed in honor of him and his wife, Jo-Ann. The ceremony highlighted the university's commitment to fostering diverse academic programs and recognizing significant contributions to its mission.
Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Clothes Closet helps students in need dress for success
Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is making sure every student has a pair of clean clothes and shoes for the start of the school year. Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Clothes Closet helps students in need dress for success. Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is making sure every student has a pair of clean clothes...
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