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News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum presented with 'golden key' to city of Biloxi, Mississippi
News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum was presented with a 'golden key' to the city of Biloxi, Mississippi. The honor was given to Rosenblum for her weeks-long coverage down in the Gulf Coast during Hurricane Katrina. The deadly and devastating Category 5 storm claimed more than 1,300 lives and left...
Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally boost economic engine of town
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s that time of year again. If you’re in or near Oktibbeha County, you’ve probably seen more motorcycles than usual. The Little Sturgis Rally is kicking into gear. And while it’s good camaraderie for bikers and bike fans, it’s a financial shot in the arm for the small town.
Deer Island to receive 400-acre expansion to make up for erosion
Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise – more and more of it disappears. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hoping they can save it. “It’s a 400-acre expansion on the southeast side of the...
YMCA flag football registration is now open
🏈🌟FOOTBALL SEASON🌟🏈 will be here soon! Register online at www.vicksburgymca.com or in person! Registration will be open TODAY (AUG 1st) through AUGUST 25th. 5 & 6-year-old | 7, 8 & 9-year-old | 10, 11 & 12-year-old All age groups must turn the associated age prior to...
Temporary road closure in Starkville as bikers participate in Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Starkville Police Department announced that a temporary road closure will happen Friday, August 16th. Expect brief delays as motorcycles travel through Starkville for the 2024 Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Dinner Ride. Riders will leave Sturgis at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Starkville at about 4:20 p.m.
Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Kelly Mitchell’s tombstone in Meridian, MS, immortalizes her as “The Gypsy Queen.” Mitchell was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in February of 1915. More than 100 years later, people come from near and far to visit the Victorian-style cemetery and leave gifts on her grave. The items on the grave, a reflection of the unique and fascinating burial traditions of the Romani people, as well as the local superstitions, add a layer of intrigue and respect to the death and burial of the woman called “The Gypsy Queen” by her family and the community alike.
Chief, 5 officers submit resignations from Columbia PD, mayor says
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The Columbia Police Department is in the midst of a major shakeup after several officers, including Chief Michael Kelly, have submitted their resignations, or quit, according to the mayor. Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie has confirmed that the chief and five other officers have either turned in...
Louisiana wants to give away Highway 90 bridges to be repurposed
PEARLINGTON, Ms. (WVUE) - Residents in a small Mississippi community believe their town is dying a slow death as a major artery connecting Louisiana and Mississippi remains closed for more than two years, and the state in charge of the closed road says it’s seeking potential takers for historic yet unnavigable bridges.
Man arrested after chase from Jackson into Pearl
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was arrested after a chase from Jackson into Pearl on Thursday, August 15. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said Capitol police attempted to stop a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. near Ellis Avenue. Martin said the vehicle failed to stop, and officers chased […]
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