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Non-profit organizations in Pickens Co. host school supply drive
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-27 21:22:18. SUMMARY: Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach organized the 4th annual School Supply Block Party in Aliceville, Alabama, providing free school supplies, food, tablets, and other essentials to students. The event featured activities such as bouncers and live music and took place at the Aliceville City Hall Pavilion. Talya Ball expressed gratitude to sponsors for making the event possible and emphasized the joy of giving back to the community. The event ran from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., aiming to support local students ahead of the school year.
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...
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.
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...
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...
WCU hosts social-emotional training for prospective teachers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University hosted a workshop Friday on social-emotional learning. The workshop was set up for students pursuing teaching careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). Students learned ways to understand social environments, interact with their peers and deal with negative feelings. The guest speaker...
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