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Son kills mother during murder/suicide in Ridgeland, police say
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A mother and son are dead after a murder/suicide took place in Ridgeland on Sunday. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said his officers responded to 782 Orleans Circle to investigate the incident. According to police, William McDowell, 43, shot his mother, Vicky McDowell, 76, before shooting...
Beloved high school baseball player dies in traffic accident, sources say
DeSoto County, Miss. (WMC) - Tucker Rudd, a DeSoto Central High School student-athlete, has reportedly died in a traffic accident in the Olive Branch area. According to DeSoto County News, around 1:19 a.m. Saturday morning, Olive Branch Police responded to a traffic accident near Terrace Stone Drive. Rudd played as...
Endgame work continues on River Avenue Bridge
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) -The endgame continues apace at the site of the new bridge connecting Hattiesburg and Petal over the Leaf River. According to the Forrest County Board of Supervisors’ Facebook page, crews last week poured driveways and sidewalks, finished up work on “inlets” that will act as drains for runoff and leveled limestone surfaces at the Petal tie-in, clearing the way to being asphalt work.
Wreck early Sunday in Meridian injures one
MERIDIAN, Miss. (QUEEN CITY NEWSFEED) - A vehicle crash happened in Meridian at 23rd Avenue and 36th Street early Sunday. First responders were called out about 2:50 a.m. One person was taken by Metro Ambulance to a local hospital. A fire hydrant and a street sign were also damaged. Meridian...
Proposed for Dog Debate: Should Mississippi State restore the forfeited wins of the Bob Tyler era?
The notion arose while picking out and pecking away at our Countdown to Kickoff pieces, specifically the 1976 season which stands as among the top-ten Mississippi State years for wins at 9-2. Except, it is listed at 0-11. It has been ever since the NCAA first sanctioned Mississippi State for...
Jackson State vs. Mississippi Valley State Football Tickets & Game Info - November 9
The Jackson State Tigers (0-0) play a familiar opponent when they visit the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-0) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in a SWAC clash. If you're looking to catch this game in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. Jackson...
Brandon man dies after falling into Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Reservoir police said a Brandon man was found deceased in the Barnett Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos DiPuma said officers received a call about an unoccupied boat near the rocks around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. When officers arrived, they began to search the area. About 300 yards west […]
Booneville starts season with win in coach’s debut
PONTOTOC – The Kelly Wright era at Booneville started off with a win Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils and their new head coach kicked off their 2024 campaign with a 25-15, 25-12 win over Nettleton at the Pontotoc Classic at Pontotoc High School. Taylor Brooke White led the way for the Blue Devils with 10 kills, and Booneville made quick work of Nettleton. “I don’t think we could have asked ...
Citywide unity prayer rally promotes harmony, support for local schools
As the 2024-25 school year gets under way, Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA will serve as the host site for a community-wide time of prayer for local schools Sunday at 3 p.m. Ebony Gardner, lead teacher at River City Early College, began the effort in 2013. “I was working at Vicksburg High School and meeting […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Bianca Knight Inducted as Honorary Member of Sigma Gamma Rho
At the 60th International Biennial Boule in Houston this weekend, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. proudly inducted Bianca Knight as an Honorary Member. Bianca Knight is a former track and field athlete renowned for her exceptional performance in the 100 and 200 meters. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Knight was a key member of the U.S. 4×100 meters relay team that won a gold medal and set a new world record, breaking a 27-year-old record in the process. Born in Pearl, Mississippi, Knight’s early involvement in track and field from the age of 11 was instrumental in building her confidence and shaping her aspirations. Her commitment to grassroots programming and youth development is a central focus of her work with the Bianca Knight Foundation.
Reese reports rebuilt Bulldog blocking is building their bond for the 2024 season
Before delving into the on-field matters of the moment, Albert Reese wants to make something clear. Or clear as he can since, well, his attention was down at the plate and not elsewhere on the table. The deal is, Reese just can't explain nor really accept that another Bulldog lineman...
Dr. Tawanna Gibson Returns to Jefferson County as Head Coach of Girls’ Track and Field
FAYETTE, Miss. -The Jefferson County School District is thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Tawanna Gibson to lead the girls’ track and field team for the upcoming school year. With a deep commitment to education and athletics, Dr. Gibson brings a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering student-athletes to excel both on and off the track.
No rain but plenty of heat
Temperatures are back in the 70s Monday morning with clear skies. Expect a scorching hot next couple of days. Highs will range between the mid to upper 90s this afternoon with real feel values between 105 and 115. Tonight, temperatures will return to the mid 70s with highs stretching between...