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Vicksburg man wanted for armed robbery now faces charges in Louisiana after Friday afternoon chase
A high-speed chase that began Friday afternoon in Tallulah and ended in Vicksburg led to the arrest of a man already wanted in Warren County. According to information from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), 18-year-old Jason Anderson Jr., of Vicksburg, was taken into custody after his green Ford pickup was stopped on the ramp […]
Blake Shapen 'being pushed to a level I need to get to' in Mississippi State preseason practicing
After a couple hours evaluating the plays, his personnel, the defenses and coverages too, Blake Shapen took time to evaluate the state of Mississippi State's offense after a couple days of work. The first read and response to getting this preseason going?. "It's been good," said the transfer quarterback. "Especially...
The Falkner Eagles have their hopes set high ahead of the 2024 season.
Falkner won their district title for the first time since 1999 in the 2023 season. They have high expectations ahead of the 2024 season. Grind to Glory: Falkner High School is looking to get a ring. The Falkner High School Eagles are preparing for their upcoming football season and they...
WCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomes Class of ‘28
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - More than 200 new students in William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine were officially welcomed to campus Thursday. Members of the Class of 2028 have been getting ID badges and parking decals, taking tours of campus and getting individual and group photos taken. University...
Suspects caught in Ackerman with help from community
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – On August 1, two people reportedly walked out of a pawn shop in Ackerman with an AR-15. Shortly afterward, they were caught and the firearm was recovered. It was a crime that had a quick resolution, but the outcome could have been very different if...
Maybe not as muggy this weekend, but even hotter next week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Light showers and a few thunderstorms might make an appearance this overnight as a front passes through central MS. Unfortunately, this will not bring much change other than a brief uptick in rain chances. More hot and muggy weather is expected tomorrow, just maybe not as muggy.
MGCCC draws in students interested in automotive collision
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Those looking to branch out into the automotive industry — auto collision to be exact — were able to learn the ins and outs to move forward Thursday. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomed potential students to the Harrison County campus to get...
New county jail on cusp of construction
Warren County Board of Supervisors President Kelle Barfield said a new jail is finally being built on Highway 80 after decades of advocacy driven by the deteriorating conditions of the current facility, which is located on Grove Street and dates back to 1907. The new jail will be located on Highway 80, east of the […]
At this summer school, students learn about liberation and leadership
Inside a small, mural-covered building just outside Indianola, Mississippi, 14-year-old Tamorris Carter made the rounds, bouncing lightly on his heels. He stopped frequently to explain objects of interest; pictures of class field trips to civil rights monuments, or a poster he made on “social dominance orientation,” a term that describes one’s tolerance for social inequality. Even in moments of pause, Tamorris found a way to remain in motion. He would smooth down the cap on his head, lean forward to pinch the bubbles of a rainbow-printed fidget toy, and trace the words of his poster.