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Mississippi sees recent rise in COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has seen a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). “When people get around together, you know, you have a lot of summer activities, people hanging out together. That’s where it comes from because it’s transferred from person to person,” said Greg Flynn, […]
Greenville ranks top 10 for fastest declining cities in the U.S.
GREENVILLE- From 2020 to 2023, Greenville’s population declined by 6.3 percent, making it the eighth-fastest-declining city in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Carter Maguire, a New York native who has been in Greenville for over a year, says he thinks all those people leaving are missing something.
Percy Quin State Park celebrates grand re-opening
MCCOMB — A crowd of people gathered at Percy Quin State Park’s Outdoor Chapel for the celebration of a grand re-opening of the park Friday. Last September, the park’s RV campground closed to guests as renovations were underway. Brian Ferguson, Chief of Parks Staff for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, reflected on the […] The post Percy Quin State Park celebrates grand re-opening appeared first on Daily Leader.
Players of the Pine Belt: Laurel WR Zechariah Jenkins
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel High School surprised some folks last season, making a run to Mississippi’s Class 5A football state championship. The Golden Tornadoes return a lot of talent from that squad, including junior wide receiver Zechariah Jenkins. “This is where it all starts at,” Jenkins said. “Working...
The Neshoba County Fair wraps up its final day
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) -The Neshoba County Fair wrapped up its last day Friday, as people from all over came out each day to enjoy everything it had to offer. Each day, the fair consisted of live entertainment, horse racing, an intense chair race, the Neshoba County Fair Pageant, food, drinks, and much more.
Speeding cameras back in Hattiesburg school zones
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - While Hattiesburg Public School students headed back to the classrooms Friday morning, HPD officers returned to school zones with radar cameras. City leaders want drivers to be on the lookout for the flashing beacon near a school zone. “There is a very obvious blinking yellow light...
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...