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Moss Point mayor spotlights issues to overcome at state of city address
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - During the state of the city address Thursday night, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke about “hard truths” about his city. Despite the progress the River City has made since the Juneteenth tornado in 2023, Moss Point has a deficit of $2 million.
Southern Falls To Ole Miss In Season Opener
OXFORD, MS – Southern University opened the 21st season with a 4-0 defeat to Ole Miss on Thursday night. The Rebels went on the attack early, scoring goals within the first two minutes of the game. Ole Miss found the back of the net again in the 8th minute...
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.
Starkville fire chief to run for mayor
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Starkville’s fire chief announced his candidacy for the city’s mayoral election. Charles Yarbrough made the announcement on his Facebook page on Thursday morning, Aug. 15. Open this link to read his announcement. Election qualifying begins in January. That’s when candidates can start filing...
Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty....The Ole Miss Rebels Are Going To The Playoff!
The biggest Ole Miss football season in school history is upon us! The Rebels finished 11-2 in 2023 capping off a huge year by thrashing Penn State in the Peach Bowl. There's NEVER been an energy around this program quite like right now. Lane Kiffin has lit this thing on fire and the season cannot get here fast enough.
Ole Miss to close diversity division
The University of Mississippi plans to shutter its Division of Diversity and Community Engagement following a yearlong internal review, the chancellor announced in a campus-wide email Friday. In its place, the state’s flagship university will create a Division of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement to redouble its efforts to help...
First Alert Forecast: excessive heat, pop-up storms expected this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Brutal heat is on tap today as temperatures peak well in the 90s across central Mississippi. With an Excessive Heat Warning in effect areawide, we heat index values as high as 110 to potentially 115-degrees this afternoon. Fortunately, pop-up downpours and storms are forecast to develop across parts of the area through sunset, which could give a little relief. Locally heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds are possible with any storms. Overnight, showers will diminish as temperatures hold steady in the 70s.
Mississippi courts adopt rules for collaborative law, but what is it? When does it start?
Mississippi became the 25th state this year to adopt rules of collaborative law, which allows people to sit together at the table to work through their differences in hopes of avoiding what could become contentious court proceedings. Hattiesburg attorney Jennifer Ingram Johnson was elected president of the Mississippi Bar Association but had...
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