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Child enticement suspect surrenders to police in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — A man wanted for child enticement surrendered to police in Oxford. Oxford Police identified the man as Trevyon Thomas, 25, of Oxford. The investigation dates back to June 11. That’s when a law enforcement agency in another state accused Thomas of contacting a child on...
Jaxson Dart, Walter Nolen named to preseason watch list for the Walter Camp Player of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Ole Miss football senior quarterback Jaxson Dart and junior defensive tackle Walter Nolen have both been named to the preseason watch list for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, as announced by the Walter Camp Football Foundation on Monday morning. Dart and Nolen are among 50 total on the preseason watch list, while Ole Miss is among just nine schools nationally with multiple honorees. By position, Dart is among 20 quarterbacks on the list, while Nolen is one of just nine defenders total and one of only two defensive tackles alongside Notre Dame's Howard Cross III.
5 key Ole Miss football players to see a massive improvement in 2024
If everything comes to fruition, the 2024 Ole Miss football season could be looked back on in years to come as one of the greatest. With a mixture of returning talent and transfers, we will see a high number of players on the field at certain stages of the season.
Around $223,000 raised during Dance Like The Stars
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Dance Like The Stars marked 19 years of raising money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi Saturday night. This year’s celebrity dancers call themselves “The Fine Nine.”. The night came together after weeks of practicing with their pro dancers from...
Possible Gunshots on Blackjack Rd. Sunday
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A woman who called Kosciusko Police Sunday afternoon said her boyfriend shot at her. The call came in about 3:30 on Blackjack Rd., or Attala Rd. 3034. Both Kosciusko Police and Attala County deputies responded to the scene, which was near the intersection of North Natchez St. and Blackjack Rd.
Hattiesburg man charged with murder in fatal, early-morning shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A 36-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Hattiesburg. The Hattiesburg Police Department said that Gary Christopher Rogers, of Hattiesburg, was arrested and charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence in the shooting death of 31-year-old Markaz Moye, of Hattiesburg.
Intriguing position battle to watch for in Ole Miss Football fall camp
The biggest position battle for the Ole Miss Rebels is not one the one you would think it would be heading into 2024. It is the backup quarterback battle between redshirt sophomore Walker Howard and freshman Austin Simmons. The unquestioned started for Lane Kiffin’s Rebels in 2024 will be Jaxson...
Crosses Across America Continue to Spread Coffindaffer’s Message
The late Bernard Coffindaffer spent millions leaving his mark. Crosses of Mercy stand along numerous roadways reminding us of Jesus’ death and of Coffindaffer’s evangelism. Clusters of three crosses, two painted heavenly blue flanking a center one painted Jerusalem gold, are scattered in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Zambia and the Philippines.
Mississippi State LB Stone Blanton embracing homecoming, leadership role with Bulldogs defense
STARKVILLE --- Stone Blanton grew up going to Mississippi State football. He walked the concourse of Davis Wade Stadium with parents, siblings and friends. He took in the smells and ambience of The Junction on many Saturday afternoons and nights. So when the opportunity of coming home opened up to...
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...