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USM students repairing the Gulf’s oyster industry with a living shoreline
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - University of Southern Mississippi students are working to repair the oyster industry one bag at a time. “Ever since I was a little girl, I just wanted to help save our oceans and in my backyard here, I am helping save a little bit of our ocean and a little bit of our shoreline which is super exciting,” USM Marine Biology Major Ryleigh Sprague says.
MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
Cunny says exercise is ‘extra ingredient’ at 100th birthday party
Bob Cunny is a testament that exercise keeps you fit and healthy. On Monday, the Vicksburg resident celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA, where he still works out regularly. “We have all been taught what to do to keep healthy — eat right and sleep […]
New emergency hospital to open in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County will be the home of a new emergency hospital. Work has begun to transform the old hospital in Raleigh into the Smith County Emergency Hospital. Covington County Hospital and South Regional Medical Center partnered on the $1.5 million project. “We hope makes a difference. Especially when they, you […]
County gets $1.5M in ARPA funds back from HOPE Enterprise Corp.; Supervisors determining how to spend it
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A partnership between Hinds County and HOPE Enterprise Corporation has come to an end, with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars being returned to the county. Last week, the Board of Supervisors accepted the refund of $1.5 million - half of the funds Hinds...
Man frustrated after he says his service dog wasn’t allowed on bus
JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service animal. Bailey said that is a violation of the American Disability Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Infant injured during triple shooting in Clarksdale
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people, including an infant, were shot in Mississippi on Monday, the Clarksdale Police Department announced. At about 10:25 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Cuyahoga Street for a shots fired call. When they arrived, they found that the residence had been shot into several times and multiple people had […]
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Petal man arrested for Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – An 18-year-old from Petal turned himself in after a shooting in Hattiesburg. Police said Christian Whitfield was taken into custody on July 12, 2024. He was wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of May Avenue on June 26, 2024. When officers arrived on the scene […]
Judge: Media has a right to be at trial of teen accused of killing mom
Carly Gregg, who allegedly fatally shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather was back in court today where a judge ruled that cameras will be permitted in the courtroom at her upcoming trial. (7/23/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Teacher celebrating 47 years in education prepares for the upcoming school year
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -It’s that time of year again, when summer vacation ends, and the school year begins. Local teachers are already preparing and oftentimes prepare all summer for the upcoming academic year. Preparations can include planning lessons, upgrading classrooms, and creating welcome letters or treats for students to...
Canton chosen for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Canton will be the location for the new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse. The Canton News reported the warehouse and distribution facility will include advanced and automated distribution systems. The ABC warehouse will be located to the north and adjacent to the Canton Multipurpose Complex.
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
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