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Mississippi Insight for July 21, 2024: From Chaos to Convention
GOP strategist Austin Barbour and 12 News Senior Political Correspondent Richard Lake join host Byron Brown in recapping the assassination attempt against former Pres. Donald Trump, his formal nomination at the RNC, and his choice of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Monday is Mississippi’s worst night for sleep: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to get some shuteye in Mississippi, a recent sleep study shows that Monday is the worst night to sleep statewide. Medical professionals often warn that heat and humidity negatively impact sleep cycles and often cause low-quality rest. Early Bird, part of bedding brand Amerisleep, analyzed decades of weather data […]
Attorneys ask court to seal case against man accused of killing Ole Miss student Jay Lee
Prosecutors and defense attorneys have petitioned the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., who was indicted on a capital murder charge for the death of Jimmie "Jay" Lee. Lafayette County District Attorney Ben Creekmore and Herrington's defense attorney Kevin Horan filed the joint motion on...
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to play in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Women’s Basketball will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France to kick off the season against projected top-10 USC. The game will take place on Monday, November 4 from Adidas Arena. Ole Miss and USC will be two of a total of 17 Division I men’s or women’s basketball […]
NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC have partnered to continue a grant program for local school teachers that facilitates innovative classroom-based education projects The goal of Bright Ideas, now in its third year, is to encourage, support and celebrate creative educational experiences for the students and staff in our service area. During […] The post NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
New Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Honors Jackson Music Venue Hal & Mal’s
Visit Mississippi has unveiled the latest addition to the Mississippi Blues Trail, recognizing Hal & Mal's, a beloved Jackson restaurant, bar and music venue honored for nearly four decades of dedicated promotion of blues music. Located at 200 Commerce Street, Hal & Mal's is a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, blending authentic Mississippi blues music and cuisine. The marker joins over 200 others included in the statewide trail, highlighting pivotal sites linked to the genre and encouraging visitors to explore Mississippi's rich musical heritage.
What we didn't learn from Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss football at SEC Media Days
OXFORD ― The lessons from Ole Miss football's appearance at SEC Media Days last week ranged from important to nonsensical. We learned that managing some loud preseason hype is going to be critical for Lane Kiffin's team in 2024. We also learned that quarterback Jaxson Dart really doesn't like the rendering Electronic Arts generated to be his profile image in the new college football video game.
Members of Oxford PD's mounted unit train to patrol on horseback
OXFORD – The Oxford Police Department is always looking for a few more good horsemen. Each year, the department holds a basic riding course to gauge interest from officers who like horses and want to join the department’s mounted unit. This year, they held two basic courses. There are currently about a dozen officers who ride the department’s six horses on evenings and weekends, patrolling the ...
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