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Walls Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder of Cousin in 2023
A Walls man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday for murdering his cousin in 2023. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham was sentenced after pleading guilty in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder. On March 16, 2023,...
DSU announces key leadership appointments
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edwin Craft as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft brings over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The River City Comedy Explosion tour returns this Saturday, July 20 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring an all-star lineup of comedic heavyweights, including Rodney Perry, Kerwin Claiborne, Jessie McDonald, Myron Jewells, Big Kenney, and Dre Daniels, these comedic maestros are guaranteed to leave you in stitches with their unique styles and gut-busting humor.
The blessings of an association with Mississippi College
Mississippi – and particularly, Clinton, Mississippi – residents are truly blessed to have a nationally known and recognized institution of higher education in our midst. While graduates of the most expensive Ivy League colleges and universities in the nation emerge, confused and ill-equipped to contribute to society, Mississippi College graduates enter adulthood with enthusiasm, anxious to do their part to conquer the world’s problems and make life better for others.
Zebra born at Hattiesburg Zoo doing well, zoo officials say
Hattiesburg Zoo on Sunday welcomed a new member to its family with the birth of a female zebra. The female foal was born to 3-year-old Samira and 7-year old Bakari. It was Samira's first foal, zoo officials said. “We have been watching and monitoring Samira, and following her pregnancy quite...
Activities and amenities at The Orchard Retirement Community
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sandra Strain, Director of Community Relations, joined Studio 3 to talk about the awards The Orchard has received, as well as many of the activities and amenities offered to all the residents there, specifically those battling memory loss and dementia in the Rose Garden. Want more...
MSU-involved nanobiotechnology consortium enhancing Mississippi’s healthcare
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State staff and faculty are part of a statewide team tasked with enhancing nanobiotechnology and positioning the Magnolia State as a healthcare hub. The Mississippi Nano-bio and Immuno-Engineering Consortium, which includes researchers from MSU and five other Magnolia State universities, was created to enhance research and solve...
Southern Miss' Niko Mazza picked by San Francisco Giants in eighth round of 2024 MLB Draft
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball pitcher Niko Mazza was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round with the No. 238 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Mazza, a junior, has been a Southern Miss starter for the last two seasons. The draft pick holds a slot value of $218,600.
'Everybody has the opportunity now': Lane Kiffin offers thoughts regarding recent coach rule change
This offseason Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin made splashes not only through acquiring elite player personnel, but bringing in a few significant coaching names in non-coaching roles, most notably former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett and former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge. But thanks to...
Smith receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Benevolent Club’s 49th annual banquet
River City native Dora Smith was honored with the Vicksburg Homecoming-Benevolent Club’s highest accolade Saturday night when she was named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the organization’s 49th annual banquet. Presenting Smith with her award was Homecoming-Benevolent Club President Willie L. Glasper Sr., who said she has worn many hats during her decades […]
MS family pleads for help after home destroyed by fire
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. — After their home was leveled to the ground by a fire this past Friday, a family is in desperate need of help. “I went to go in the house, but it was – I couldn’t get (in) five feet because the smoke and the heat was so thick,” Rodney Norwood Sr. […]
Mississippi State baseball's Dakota Jordan picked by San Francisco Giants in 2024 MLB Draft
Mississippi State baseball star outfielder Dakota Jordan was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round and No. 116 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Jordan, a draft-eligible sophomore, received many national accolades in 2024, including a second team All-American selection and a Golden Spikes semifinalist. The draft pick holds a slot value of $624,800.
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Emergency hospital opening in Smith County
RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center will be collaborating to open the Smith County Emergency Hospital. The new rural emergency hospital is expected to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital will be located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh.
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Family members arrested for possession of burglary tools, drugs
Three family members were taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officers following a report of suspicious behavior and each made an initial court appearance Monday. According to VPD, officers were dispatched to the area of the Clay Street and Mission 66 intersection Thursday for reports suspicious activity. Taken into custody were 43-year-old Christopher […]
Daily rain chances will bring some heat relief
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’ve entered a pattern that will bring us daily rain chances this week. An upper-level trough of low pressure is hanging out very near our region, and we’re in a good spot (in reference to that trough) where showers & storms are expected to develop each afternoon. In some cases, the showers may develop north of our area then get steered south towards us. Regardless, an umbrella is a must-have this week.
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