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Judge restores Heather Wyatt’s social media accounts, wants child welfare investigation
The judge wants an investigation into the welfare of Heather Wyatt’s two children and also four teenage girls accused of bullying her daughter Aubreigh Wyatt into suicide, all Ocean Springs residents.
Jackson VA employee comments on Trump’s attempted assassination, removed from his position
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An employee of the Jackson VA took to social media to voice his opinion on former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Rayford Ellis said, “Somebody tried to make American Great at that orange45 rally huh? Orange clown down 911.”
P.E.O. awards scholarship to Nguyen
Arlene Nguyen, a senior at Long Beach High School (LBHS), was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach. Nguyen is the daughter of Tu Nguyen and Kim Mac. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009...
Police: Homeless man arrested after carjacking, assaulting woman in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday, the Waveland Police Department announced the arrest of 24-year-old Taye Thomas-Troy Dufrene after the investigation of a carjacking. The incident took place around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, which is when investigators say a woman was approached by Dufrene in the parking lot of Wal-Mart and asked her for a ride, offering money in return. She agreed, and as the woman drove into the area of Avenue B and Coral Street, Dufrene began punching her in the face and said he would kill her if she didn’t get out of the car. She complied, and Dufrene drove off in the vehicle.
The eyebrows have it — Frida Fest draws a crowd
A huge crowd of people with flowers in their hair and drawn-on uni-brows packed into the 100 block of South Second Street in Bay St. Louis on Saturday for the seventh annual “Frida Fest.”. “I think it went great,” festival organizer Alicein Schwabacher, owner of the Mockingbird Cafe, said....
Bill Dance’s Catfish Tournament Offers $200K Prize in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Bill Dance’s Mississippi River Monsters Megabucs Tournament will return on July 27th and 28th in Vicksburg, MS. This event gathers top anglers for a chance to win the largest prize in catfishing tournament history, with a total purse of $200,000. Festivities begin with a...
Third annual Back to School Bash being hosted on Saturday
Krewe Unique and the Mark Semour VFW is hosting their third annual Back to School Bash this weekend. The community can come out to VFW Post 5699 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Not only will school supplies be given out, but food, games, and so much more will add to the fun!
Travel warning issued in Coahoma Co., MS after reports of shootings
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. — Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning after several reports of shootings near a highway. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to stay away from the Friars Point area near Highway One. According to reports, several shootings have been reported in the area from 8 […]
North Oconee baseball RHP Noah Allen makes his college decision
North Oconee baseball rising senior Noah Allen committed to Ole Miss on Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher re-opened his recruitment in mid-April, backing off a verbal pledge to Georgia that he made in October 2023 following the Bulldogs' coaching shift. He'll be remaining in the SEC, after receiving offers from all across the country, including the Big 12 and ACC.
Warm and humid, scattered storms this afternoon
As a stalling front slowly sags into our region by tomorrow, we’ll see a wetter pattern into the next several days. The risk of flooding rain can’t be ruled out. The rainier conditions will help keep our temperatures a little lower. Today’s high temps will still be hot as they reach the lower 90s but the heat index will “only” be about 100 to 106 which still feels quite hot so continue to use caution and remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade when participating in outdoor activities.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18 wheeler catches fire on EXIT 34 B off ramp
Drivers are cautioned to avoid the Exit 34B off ramp due to an 18-wheeler on fire. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, it is believed a tire popped and sparked up and caused the vehicle to catch fire. First responders are on scene and say it will be take about...
Neshoba County Fair kicks off next week in Philadelphia. Here is the entertainment line up
The annual Neshoba County Fair returns Friday, July 26, through Friday, Aug. 2, in Philadelphia and plenty of great entertainment is in store for the week of the annual event that is known as "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty." "The Neshoba County Fair was founded in 1889 as a stock and agricultural...
GRIND TO GLORY: Calhoun City "Nobody Cares, Work Harder"
M.D. Jennings is entering his fifth year as the head coach of the Calhoun City Wildcats. So far in his era, Jennings has led his program to two district titles. GRIND TO GLORY: Calhoun City "Nobody Cares, Work Harder" M.D. Jennings is entering his fifth year as the head coach...
Crowd shows up to support grieving mother Heather Wyatt at court hearing in South MS
Protesters gathered outside the Jackson County courts in Pascagoula to support Heather Wyatt as a hearing was held over an order temporarily shutting down Heather Wyatt’s social media. The judge reinstated her social media in the hearing.
Tree Down on Old Hwy 27 causes Power Outage
VICKSBURG, Miss. – According to reports, a downed tree on Old Hwy 27 has caused power outages to the Oak Park area, Lee Rd, and Old Hwy 27. The Entergy Website shows, as of this writing, that the outage affects 1,173 customers. Power is expected to be restored by 11 a.m.
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