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Blitz 16 Preview: Raymond High School
RAYMOND, Miss. — A new season means a clean slate for the Raymond Rangers. After finishing 5-5 last season, the program is hoping to turn things around. Younger players will have to step up to lead the program this season, but head coach Michael Fields says his team is ready to take the next step.
Blitz 16 Preview: Velma Jackson
CAMDEN, Miss. — The Velma Jackson Falcons have high expectations walking into the 2024 season. The program finished 13-1 last season and made a state title appearance but fell short to Biggersville. The team knows they will pose a threat to the rest of the district, but they plan...
River Avenue Bridge project receiving final touches
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Perhaps no better sign exists that the River Avenue Bridge project is winding down than what happened last week. The dreaded detour signs disappeared. Gone. Poof. If that wasn’t enough, even the Forrest County Board of Supervisors Facebook page offered more light for the end...
Farish Forward Fest wraps up two-day event with gospel and blues music festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Farish Forward Fest wrapped up the free two-day event Sunday evening with a music festival on Farish Street. Dozens of people brought out lawn chairs, tents, and umbrellas to enjoy the food, music, and fun. Some of the performers included Nick Allen, Stephanie Luckett, and Willie...
Man in custody for burglary after joint police effort to capture him
BYRAM, Miss. — A man is in custody for burglarizing a business, and it took a joint police effort to locate and capture him. According to the Richland Police Department's Facebook page, the Byram Police Department responded to an active business burglary in Byram at approximately 1:45 a.m. Saturday.
Provine hopes to build on first playoff appearance since 2019
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Last season, the Provine football team finished fourth in Class 5A Region 3, to grab the final playoff spot in the region. Despite a first-round exit, the playoff appearance was a positive step for the Rams, as it was the first time the team made the playoffs since 2019.
Teenager injured in single vehicle accident on Red Loop Road
A teenage driver sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash around 6 p.m. Sunday on Red Loop Road, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said. “The driver was driving at a high rate of speed, lost control, hit the gravel and the vehicle spun around and went off the road into the trees and bushes,” Patten said. […] The post Teenager injured in single vehicle accident on Red Loop Road appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Body of individual recovered from Homochitto River in Franklin County
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with the correct jurisdiction of where the incident took place on Sunday. An individual’s body has just been retrieved from the Homochitto River in Franklin County. Robert Bradford, who was there assisting with a search and recovery effort with Adams County Search and Rescue, confirmed just before 7 […] The post Body of individual recovered from Homochitto River in Franklin County appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Co-Lin Alumni Association names 2024 outstanding faculty, staff
The Co-Lin Alumni Association recently honored five outstanding faculty and staff members during the annual fall convocation held on the Wesson Campus. Those honored from the Wesson Campus were Corey Hart, Penny Hartley and Carey Williamson. Janice Jarvis was recognized for the Natchez Campus, and Nicole Cheramie was the Simpson County Center honoree. Hart was […] The post Co-Lin Alumni Association names 2024 outstanding faculty, staff appeared first on Daily Leader.
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...
First Alert Forecast: Dangerous heat returns but rain is in sight
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: The rest of your Sunday night will be rather calm with temperatures dropping into the 70s but will feel a bit muggier as humidity will continue to increase. A few clouds will stick around overnight and into the early morning hours. Monday: The heat will...
The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite from ASU to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
JACKSON, Miss. – The Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite announced yesterday that they are selected to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of Mississippi. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band. Alcorn State University’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite will join the iconic holiday march to the call of “Let’s Have a Parade,” the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924.
12-year-old injured in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was shot while he was with his uncle. The shooting happened in the capital city around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. According to Detective Tommie Brown, the child was with his uncle, Kristen Walton, when he was shot once in his back. […]
Mother Reports Son Pulled Gun on Her
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A mother called for Leake County deputies Saturday night when she says her son pulled a gun on her. That happened at about 10 p.m. at a house at the intersection of Lake Rd. and Damascus Church Rd. While she was on the phone with dispatchers, they could...
Shots Fired Calls in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Carthage Police and Leake County deputies investigated calls about gunshots on Martin Luther King Dr. and on Cook St. Those calls were just before 2 a.m. Saturday. Police looked for people who had possibly been shooting and did not report back finding anyone, though one person called the...
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