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Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
Nearly one-quarter of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state from 2020 […]
Bryan Norcross: Remembering Hurricane Andrew as it threatened Louisiana as 2024 tropical Atlantic stays quiet
On this day 32 years ago, Hurricane Andrew was at Category 4 strength, showed signs of strengthening, and was aiming at southeastern Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center extended the Hurricane Warning to include the entire Louisiana and most of the Mississippi coast. Metro New Orleans was on alert. The storm that had ripped across South Florida was forecast to tiptoe onto the northern Gulf coast. Exactly where was the big question.
Man arrested after kidnapping girlfriend, leading police on chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is in custody after kidnapping his girlfriend and leading police on a chase. Detective Tommie Brown tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that officers responded to a disturbance on Marbelhead Drive in Jackson at 11:23 p.m. on Saturday. Once officers arrived, they were told...
Good practice looks from State's scout team is key to Bulldog varsity looking good
The varsity Bulldogs are ready enough to line up against folk wearing other colors. Know who is even more ready by now? The fellows who've drawn duty simulating Mississippi State's opponent. Because, as Ethan Miner said, for a few days now the starters and backups have been taking out their...
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: #8
8 as in… boy do we have a couple of wishful thinking passing combinations today, with one quarterback and two receivers; none playing together. Oh, well. Beginning with the thrower, 8 was the number for Dave Marler, the quarterback/kicker of 1977-78 and among the most versatile Bulldogs of any modern era. He was also a transfer, having begun his career at Mississippi College for two seasons. The Forest, Miss., native promoted himself to State and found his initial niche just booting the ball.
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued for Memphis Region, Sensitive Groups Advised to Limit Outdoor Activities
The Shelby County Health Department, serving parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for the region that includes Memphis. According to the NWS Air Quality Alert, this alert comes as ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups today. The announcement highlights the need for individuals with respiratory conditions, as well as active children and adults, to limit prolonged outdoor activities.
Woods Fire Quickly Contained Saturday Morning
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–With very little rain in the past few weeks dry conditions have made it easy for fires to start and spread. Saturday morning just before 10 a woods fire was called in near Sallis. The fire was on Attala Rd. 4121, and the caller said they believed a...
Wanted Man Caught by Kosciusko Police
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A man who was wanted on four warrants was caught Saturday morning by Kosciusko Police. That 24-year-old man from McCool was pulled over by a Kosciusko officer on Hwy. 12 west just before 11:30 a.m. After checking for warrants, police dispatchers discovered the man’s license was suspended and...
Rouses, Memorial Health team up to host community cooking class
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Saturday afternoon, those shopping at Rouses in Gulfport were in for a healthy treat. Dr. Kerry Scott, a Culinary Medicine Specialist at Memorial Health, taught shoppers that a healthier lifestyle starts in the kitchen. He prepared dishes with ingredients like smoked turkey, salmon, and veggies such...
Tupelo receiver Darden is all business
Tyreke Darden is still in high school, but he comports himself in a most professional manner. The Tupelo senior is not the kind of wide receiver who demands the ball and pouts when he doesn’t get it. He’s not a showman. His ego is not fragile. “Tyreke is going to do what Tyreke does,” Tupelo head coach Ty Hardin said. “Tyreke is a business-type kid. He’s straightforward, he’s transparent.” ...
Nunley taking Falkner to new heights
Until recently, Falkner football had struggled to find success on the gridiron since the turn of the century. However, that changed starting last year. It was a bevy of firsts for the Eagles. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, had a winning season for the first time since 2015 and won their region for the first time since 1999. There were many reasons why. Perhaps none were ...
North Mississippi Red Cross needs volunteers, donors
TUPELO – The North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross is blessed with a small army of volunteers and generous donors who help meet its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. But the organization needs more of both. When a disaster hits, the Red Cross is typically one of the first organizations to respond. About 90% of the work done by the ...
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