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Deer Island to receive 400-acre expansion to make up for erosion
Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise – more and more of it disappears. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hoping they can save it. “It’s a 400-acre expansion on the southeast side of the...
YMCA flag football registration is now open
🏈🌟FOOTBALL SEASON🌟🏈 will be here soon! Register online at www.vicksburgymca.com or in person! Registration will be open TODAY (AUG 1st) through AUGUST 25th. 5 & 6-year-old | 7, 8 & 9-year-old | 10, 11 & 12-year-old All age groups must turn the associated age prior to...
Temporary road closure in Starkville as bikers participate in Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Starkville Police Department announced that a temporary road closure will happen Friday, August 16th. Expect brief delays as motorcycles travel through Starkville for the 2024 Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Dinner Ride. Riders will leave Sturgis at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Starkville at about 4:20 p.m.
Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Kelly Mitchell’s tombstone in Meridian, MS, immortalizes her as “The Gypsy Queen.” Mitchell was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in February of 1915. More than 100 years later, people come from near and far to visit the Victorian-style cemetery and leave gifts on her grave. The items on the grave, a reflection of the unique and fascinating burial traditions of the Romani people, as well as the local superstitions, add a layer of intrigue and respect to the death and burial of the woman called “The Gypsy Queen” by her family and the community alike.
Faith Kivett, Tallulah Native, transfers to USM
TALLULAH, La. – Tallulah native Faith Kivett has officially transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi to play softball. Kivett most recently played at Southeastern Louisiana where they finished with a 47-15 record in 2024. The news of Kivett’s transfer became public on Wednesday when USM announced it on...
Starkville fire chief to run for mayor
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Starkville’s fire chief announced his candidacy for the city’s mayoral election. Charles Yarbrough made the announcement on his Facebook page on Thursday morning, Aug. 15. Open this link to read his announcement. Election qualifying begins in January. That’s when candidates can start filing...
Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty....The Ole Miss Rebels Are Going To The Playoff!
The biggest Ole Miss football season in school history is upon us! The Rebels finished 11-2 in 2023 capping off a huge year by thrashing Penn State in the Peach Bowl. There's NEVER been an energy around this program quite like right now. Lane Kiffin has lit this thing on fire and the season cannot get here fast enough.
OCT. 18: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse charity golf tournament
Teeing off for a good cause... A charity golf tournament is coming up in Bay St. Louis October 18, hosted by the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse. Joining us with more is Chuck Lizana as Captain Longbeard, and Brenda Comer as Lady Claiborne.
How to know your voting rights in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the 2024 presidential election approaching, organizations in Mississippi want voters to have the resources they need to exercise their rights. The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) provides legal advice and assistance to help clients with legal matters, including voter disenfranchisement. Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, executive director and general counsel for the MVLP, […]
Chief, 5 officers submit resignations from Columbia PD, mayor says
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The Columbia Police Department is in the midst of a major shakeup after several officers, including Chief Michael Kelly, have submitted their resignations, or quit, according to the mayor. Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie has confirmed that the chief and five other officers have either turned in...
Homes of Hope gets $21K donation from Hattiesburg Realtors Association
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Homes of Hope for Children in Purvis received a generous gift Thursday from the Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors during the organization’s annual meeting at Southern Oaks. Homes of Hope for Children was presented a check for $21,475. 33. The money will be used for...
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