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First Alert: Heat alerts today could be tempered by afternoon showers
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’re turning up the heat now that we’re on this week’s downslope! Heat advisories have been issued for our area for today, with a chance for showers this afternoon too that could help mediate their reach. Today, highs skyrocket into the upper 90s...
Smith signs with European Club
Holly Springs great Daquan Smith is taking his talents to Europe, to become a professional basketball player for club “Valmiera Glass Via” of the ENBL” European North Basketball League.”. Smith had a stellar collegiate career which led to his professional signing with the club. Smith is coming...
Former Rebel wins World Long Drive World Championship
Former Ole Miss baseball player Sean Johnson captured his first-career World Long Drive World Championship Sunday afternoon. Johnson blasted a 411-yard drive in the final to secure the championship belt at Eagles Landing Country Club outside of Atlanta. Johnson, who now lives in Charlotte, hit the longest drive of the final day of competition at 426 yards […] The post Former Rebel wins World Long Drive World Championship appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Ole Miss unveils new Rebel Rewards plan
As Ole Miss gears up for the 2024-2025 athletic season, the Rebels look forward to another year of rewarding the best fans in the SEC through their fan loyalty program, Rebel Rewards, powered by Coca-Cola. Join the Action. Ole Miss fans of all ages can join the Rebel Rewards program...
Work ready to begin on Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station
SALTILLO – Dirt work could begin on the construction of the city of Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station as soon as this month. “Everything is on schedule. I’ve already signed off on the final plans,” Saltillo Mayor Copey Grantham said. “We are waiting on the final drawings from the architect to submit it for construction bids. It should be ready to move in by the middle of next summer.” ...
Heat advisories and warnings return for Thursday
The heat and humidity return to our forecast Thursday. By the time we reach into the afternoon, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat indices around 100-110. The majority of our area is under an excessive heat advisory due to this heat. The good thing with our forecast is we will see mostly dry conditions. There may be a brief isolated shower, but this will be non-impactful and short-lived.
Councilman Stokes says Angelique Lee won't be last city official to be prosecuted this year
After now former Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to accepting bribes, which were for her vote on a downtown development, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told reporters she may not be the last Jackson official standing before a judge this year. "I believe there's going to be a number...
CRIME REPORTS: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Tuesday at 11 a.m. Alfonzo Terrel Gray, 42, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, capias for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine. Antis Green, 24, of Verona, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of a Schedule II drug. ...
Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are happening on Thursday
We will see just some isolated showers and thunderstorms in our weather forecast for our Thursday. That means a lot of folks will not see the rainfall. That also means, that we will see many folks on the very hot side. Most of the folks missing out on the rainfall will see high temperatures in the middle to upper 90s. Some towns even hitting 100 degrees for a high. Some areas will also see the heat index approaching 110 on our Thursday afternoon. This will be the weather story for our area all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Mississippi reports first death from West Nile Virus in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2024. According to the agency, the unidentified patient in this case had several underlying health conditions. As of August 15, 2024, there have been a total of 17 […]
After a 20-Year Pause, Amtrak Is Restarting Trains From New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama
Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus. Amtrak recently received approval to restart its train service from Mobile, Alabama, to...
Volleyball Starts the Season Off Strong
TUPELO – Tupelo Lady Wave Volleyball started the season strong with road sweeps over Amory, New Albany, and Clinton. “I think it’s really good. It’s really exciting to start the season off strong. We just need to make sure that we continue to keep doing what we’re doing and not let it get to our heads,” said volleyball captain, Gracie Hopkins. The team is also under amazing leadership with new head coach, Laura Booth. “We’re way more focused and like, when we come into practice, we show up to practice and don’t goof off as much as we probably once did again, like, it’s a more intense mindset,” said senior, Sarah Foster.
‘What am I going to do?’: Wheelchair user says Medicaid transportation caused her to miss medical visits
Bonnie Griffith of Clinton missed four doctor appointments in June and July because of problems with the transportation company that contracts with the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. Griffith, who has a chronic nerve damage condition that requires her to use an electric mobility scooter, relies on Medicaid’s non-emergency medical transportation...
MHSAA announces Southern Miss will host its 2024 football championships
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced that Southern Miss will host the 2024 MHSAA football championships. On Tuesday, the MHSAA board voted for the 2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic will be played Dec. 5-7 at M.M. Roberts Stadium. “We appreciate the time and conversations with all the potential...
Mississippi leaders challenge Biden’s voter outreach order
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi officials are challenging a 2021 executive order signed by President Joe Biden that directs federal agencies to participate in voter outreach and registration. Current law allows for states and federal agencies to enter into agreements to assist in voter registration efforts, but Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) said the […]
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