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Former Choctaw princess advocates for her people at Neshoba County Fair
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Alice Keats is the first Miss Hospitality from Neshoba County. Keats is also the first member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to represent Neshoba County in the Miss Hospitality competition, which occurred in July. Before that competition, however, Keats was the Choctaw Indian Princess for the Mississippi Band of […]
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs helps students shake away back-to-school jitters
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - On Saturday, the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs invited the community out for fun in the sun before heading back to school. Visitors enjoyed free popsicles, water, and a dance party. Auxiliary members say they’re excited to get the kids back in the zone for...
Storm Watchers Beefing Up Forecasts as TS Debby Strengthens
There are a lot of questions from residents who call Ocean Springs home about how newly formed TS Debby might progress between now and an expected landfall sometime on Monday, but meteorologists, who have watched Debby slowly organize from a small storm to a strong tropical development, are closely monitoring its track.
Starkville PD continues to receive citizen reports of scam calls
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department says they are continuing to receive citizen reports of scam calls. Callers typically identify themselves as law enforcement officials and threaten to arrest the victim if money is not sent. The latest threats have been related to summons, subpoenas, and warrants...
George County deputies investigating Lucedale homicide
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) – Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating a homicide in Lucedale. According to a GCSO Facebook post, 68-year-old Melvin Dickey of Lucedale was identified as the victim in the homicide. Officials say the homicide happened on the 100 block of Dickey Road. […]
Jackson Public Schools prepare for a new year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new school year for Jackson Public Schools begins Monday when students return to classrooms. Friday, JPS leaders, board members, teachers and staff held a Convocation at the Mississippi Coliseum focusing on new possibilities for scholars. 3 On Your Side talked one on one with Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene Friday afternoon about the new year in the district.
Power outage to affect some Okolona Electric customers on Aug. 3
The Okolona Electric Department scheduled a power outage for Saturday night, Aug. 3. Power outage to affect some Okolona Electric customers on Aug. 3. The Okolona Electric Department scheduled a power outage for Saturday night, Aug. 3.
Columbus Police Seek Public's Help to Apprehend Suspect in Daylight Robbery on East Kossuth Street
In the 200 block of East Kossuth Street, an incident shook the sense of security for those frequenting the local business area. According to a media release by the Columbus Police Department yesterday, a robbery took place on July 10, where an unidentified male suspect targeted a woman in the parking lot, forcibly taking her purse and leaving the victim on the ground as he made his escape on foot. The brief and violent encounter has prompted police to appeal to the public for assistance.
USM Symphony Orchestra welcomes new director for 105th season
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating its 105th season with a brand new conductor. Gregory Wolynec is the new director of orchestral activities at USM. Wolynec came to Southern Miss from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he was director...
Simpson Football Says Experience Will Lead to State Championship Win
Simpson County Academy football has made it to the last two MAIS 5A state championship games, but the Cougars have lost both. The team has gone from 4 to 14 seniors this year, saying the added experience in the 4th year under head coach Todd Mangum makes the difference.
Damages sought for hundreds who ate foreign seafood sold as Gulf fresh at Mary Mahoney’s
The legendary South Mississippi restaurant has admitted mislabeling seafood as red snapper or redfish, prompting a lawsuit that seeks class-action status to recover financial damages for diners served from 2012-2019.
Jackson's 13U All-Stars playing at U.S. Games
Coach Tricky Jackson has taken his Team Mississippi 13U All-Stars to Atlanta once again to make a run at a the U.S. Games championship. Team Mississippi began pool play against the host Georgia on Friday night. There are actually three age groups going to the event from Mississippi with 16U...