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Mississippi River projected to be at minus levels during harvest for third straight year
Drought conditions have plagued farmers for the last two harvest seasons, but haven’t been a factor this growing season. One side impact has been on the water levels of the Mississippi River. Last year, the river at Memphis dropped to an all-time low of minus 11.5 feet in October....
Mississippi sees slight increase in chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2023-24 Chronic Absenteeism Report. The new report shows the 2023-24 state chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4%, which is a slight increase compared to 23.9% in 2022-23. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason, which […]
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour
The three components of the Cooperative Youth Leaders program are Learn, Grow, and Experience. Eighty-five rising high school seniors from across Mississippi traveled to Washington, DC, in June to experience all facets of their nation’s capital city. Five of those students were from Lincoln and Pike County schools: Emme Barrett, Brookhaven Academy; Da’Mya Edwards, Brookhaven […] The post Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man killed in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 49-year-old man was killed during a crash in Adams County, authorities said. The crash happened on Highway 84 just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2025 Western Star, driven by Robert Berryhill III, of Smithdale, was traveling east on […]
Jackson man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Marcus Delars Branson, 27, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Branson was found in possession of a firearm by officers with the U.S. Probation Office during a home visit. Branson had a prior federal felony conviction...
What to know about the bribery case that brought down former councilwoman Angelique Lee
After pleading guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery charges on Wednesday, Angelique Lee, the former Ward 2 councilwoman, will now wait until Nov. 13 for a judge to sentence her. Hours after she resigned from the Jackson City Council on Wednesday morning, Lee entered the Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse...
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August 14 in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Investigators said the suspect, 20-year-old Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats to children and teachers at […]
Six teens plead guilty to attempted carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Six teenagers pled guilty for attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland. Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Ahmaud Lampkin, 14; Cortarrius Huff, 19; Pernell Moore, 16; Braylon Cooper, 17; Tristan Burns, 14; Camerious Huff, 16, all pled guilty in front of Judge Dewey Arthur in Madison County […]
Mar-Jac Poultry Settles with OSHA After Fatal Industrial Accident
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that it has reached a settlement with a Mississippi poultry processing plant after a teenage worker became caught in a machine and died last July. Mar-Jac Poultry will pay $164,814 in fines and implement improved safety measures to protect employees from machine hazards....
New Albany's mayor takes to social media to defend emergency work at Silver Creek Dam
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan was ordered by state and federal agencies to stop any construction at the Silver Creek dam, city council members are now asking him to stop wasting taxpayer money. Gahan took a defiant tone on social media on Thursday as his...
Weekend Preview - August 15, 2024
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Thursday, Pine Belt! WDAM 7 has you covered on what to look forward to this weekend!. Here’s a list of what’s happening in and around the Pine Belt:. THURSDAY:. College Students Buy One, Get One. After 2 p.m. School Special. All day.
‘Armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect wanted by Columbus police
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - Investigators with the Columbus Police Department are looking for shooting and armed robbery suspect said to be “armed and dangerous.”. David Hall is wanted in the connection with the shooting that happened May 26, 2024 at the 600 block of 17th Street South. It left...
Grand Gulf Tournament Winners Donate to Jacob’s Ladder
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The winners of 2024’s Grand Gulf Annual Charity Golf Tournament back in May chose Jacob’s Ladder as the the recipient of the winnings. The money, totaling $2,830.50, was awarded in a ceremony at Jacob’s Ladder last Wednesday. Jacob’s Ladder is a program that...
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