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Heat Advisories with near record heat continue this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Things are about to get even hotter here in South Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. The National Weather Service has already issued Heat Advisories for the local area through Tuesday with more likely to follow in the coming days. That’s because daytime highs will be in the upper 90°s to low 100°s for the rest of this week.
Four Shot on Abraham; One Deceased
VICKSBURG, Miss. – UPDATE – 12:14 p.m. – Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey has officially released the name of the deceased in the shooting on Abraham Drive last night. Dead is 18 year old Korey Sims, Jr of Vicksburg. Original Story. Four people have been shot on...
Alchemy Hair Studio owner, stylists invited to New York Fashion Week
TUPELO — Olivia Buchanan, salon owner and stylist at Alchemy Hair Studio in Tupelo, will travel with her team to New York City early next year to style hair for New York Fashion Week (NYFW). NYFW is one of four major fashion shows held globally, with other shows held in Paris, Milan and London. The semi-annual event is held each fall and spring in New York. "Everybody wants to be a part of it ...
Longtime Reed's department store icon back after heart attack
TUPELO – As he always does, John Rush made sure his newest customer had everything he needed before he left. The customer had come into Reed's department store downtown Friday morning needing a black jacket and pants, and Rush found what he needed. "You need a good looking shirt and tie with that?," John asked as the customer was heading to the register. Sure enough, he also left with a new ...
Kicks Picks returning for its 21st season
Boswell Media Sports’ weekly football pick’em “Kicks Picks” is returning for its 21st season on Breezynews.com and Kicks96news.com. Make your picks each week for the best high school and college football games in the state. If you get the most right, then you’re a winner.
Ole Miss' star-studded receiver room is about selflessness and winning, not stats
OXFORD — If you thought Ole Miss’ receiving room was good last year, just wait until you see the 2024 version. The Rebels boasted one of the deepest receiver rooms in college football a season ago. The wide receiver trio of Tre Harris, Jordan Watkins and Dayton Wade each had at least 700 receiving yards — one of just three teams in the regular season who could boast that feat. Harris and ...
Councilman honors slain 23-year-old with back-to-school giveaway
JACKSON, Miss. — Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosted a back-to-school giveaway Sunday in honor of a man who was fatally shot at a Texaco gas station in south Jackson. Stokes was joined by community leaders Sunday, giving away school supplies to kids at the Commonwealth Village apartments. The...
Jackson Public Schools prepare for a new year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A new school year for Jackson Public Schools begins Monday when students return to classrooms. Friday, JPS leaders, board members, teachers and staff held a Convocation at the Mississippi Coliseum focusing on new possibilities for scholars. 3 On Your Side talked one on one with Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene Friday afternoon about the new year in the district.
Hartfield Academy enters season as defending 6A champs
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) – Last season, Hartfield Academy went 14-0 and won the MAIS 6A State Championship, the first in school history. Now, the Hawks are in unfamiliar territory as defending state champs. “We had a great season last year, but we’ve got to turn the page and start...
Saving lives by preventing suicide has broad impact
Anyone can learn how to divert a person from suicide, and a class on that subject is open to the public two weeks from today, Aug. 17, at the American Legion building in Tupelo. When Dan Johnson, of Tupelo, lost his son to suicide in 2013, he lost a tremendous part of himself as well. The tragedy that took his son’s life changed the lives of everyone who knew the young man. Part of the hole it ...
Summit native Alijah Martin hosts free youth basketball camp
Summit native Alijah Martin is not only focused on his senior season as a Florida Gator, but she is also helping the future generations of basketball players. This camp was free and open to the public and hopes of making sure everyone has the same opportunity to learn about the sport of basketball. He hopes […]
Morning grease fire damages First Monday’s café
RIPLEY, Miss. (WTVA) – The owners of First Monday Trade Days in Ripley confirmed a fire occurred in the café. The owners said the grease fire took place around 8:30 a.m. and started in the deep-fat fryer. There were a few customers in the building when the fire...
Life of former student supposedly lured to death in Mississippi celebrated at Southern University memorial
BATON ROUGE — A balloon release memorial for a Southern University student who was killed after being brought to Mississippi took place Saturday. The memorial for Steven Harris was organized by his mother Lasonia and held in front of the Issac Greggs Music Hall on Southern's campus. The event, which started at 6 p.m., saw white, blue and yellow balloons released in Harris' honor.
Mississippi schools limit outside practice time amid high heat
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippians will soon enjoy high school football under the Friday night lights. With high temperatures in the forecast, top athletic officials want to make sure athletes are not at risk for any heat-related injuries. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is what the Mississippi High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) uses to determine […]