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Several Mississippi players drafted in MLB draft
FORT WORTH, Texas (WLBT) - The 2024 MLB Draft started Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. According to MLB Pipeline’s most recent mock draft, four Mississippi players are expected to be drafted in the first round. The first off the board was Jackson Prep outfielder Konnor Griffin. Griffin was selected...
Authorities seek help finding runaway Jackson teen
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a runaway Jackson teen. Markayala Taylor, 15, is described as a Black girl around four feet, eleven inches tall, with black hair and dark brown eyes. According to Taylor’s mother, she was last seen on Friday, July...
Woman injured during drive-by shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A woman was injured during a drive-by shooting at a Jackson apartment complex. The shooting happened at The Park at Inverness on Ridgewood Road on Monday, July 15. Investigators said a black vehicle pulled up to the location and opened fire. Jackson police said the woman was shot once, and her […]
Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation
BROOKHAVEN — A scrap yard office and scales caught fire Sunday night around 9 p.m. in Brookhaven. No one was injured in the fire and the owner of the scrap yard was out of town at the time. Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth said the fire was at McKenzie Metals near 983 Sawmill Lane. Firefighters left […] The post Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi State’s CVM saves life of sea turtle
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The turtle, also known as Toast Malone, recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in its stomach. Officials said MSU Professor and CVM Internist Dr. John Thomason performed an […]
Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video
Wildlife enthusiast and retired biologist and professor Gary Gaston had a rare opportunity last month in the breathtaking landscape of Yellowstone National Park: witnessing the birth of a white bison calf. For years, both locals and visitors have been drawn to this majestic area for fishing and wildlife observation. A devoted outdoorsman, Gaston retired from […] The post Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Hometown heritage: Third generation of Hylands take charge at Farm Bureau
For Wil Keen Hyland, Vicksburg has been a part of his life as long as he can remember. Summer visits with his grandparents, Dee and John Leigh Hyland III, brought cherished memories and propelled him to return to Vicksburg as an adult. The Hyland family legacy in Warren County dates back to the 1780s. “I’m […]
School Chooses TPO Roof as a Aesthetic and Cost-Saving Option
Established in 1970, Jackson Preparatory School is a coeducational day school and one of Mississippi’s finest college preparatory institutions. The school has excelled in academics and athletics throughout its history. With its new K–5 elementary school, which opened in early 2023, Jackson Prep now offers opportunities for students in grades K–12 on its 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi.
Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point provides back to school clothes for families at no cost
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - When it comes time to stock up on school supplies, that means it’s also time to build up that back-to-school wardrobe. Thanks to members of the Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point, families can do just that at no cost. “Each parent can get six...
Ole Miss baseball signee will likely not feature for the Rebels in 2025
The inevitable happened at the MLB Draft yesterday, with the top signee for Ole Miss baseball heading to the pros. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Slade Caldwell with the 29th overall pick. It's a massive blow for head coach Mike Bianco, who lost a significant player from the team's 2024 recruitment...
Drug bust landed Baldwyn woman behind bars
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A woman is accused of trafficking drugs in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson identified the suspect as Amera Crump, 39, of Baldwyn. She’s accused of trafficking 3 pounds of methamphetamine, 2.2 pounds of cocaine and 1,500 fentanyl pills. Authorities arrested her on...
Pontotoc County warns public about illegally crossing closed bridge
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — Pontotoc County is warning its residents about illegally crossing a closed bridge. The bridge is on West Main Street, between Pontotoc and Tupelo, and spans Mubby Creek. Pontotoc County engineer Mike Falkner said work on the bridge is nearing completion but remains closed to the...
Federal grant funds professional growth for Mississippi Delta STEM teachers
Delta State University has launched a new program to help STEM teachers in the Delta. The Collaborative for Rural STEM Education program provides resources and professional development. Its funding comes from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This year’s program has 22 teachers from 12 districts,...
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