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Community brainstorms ways to combat problems affecting youth
JACKSON, Miss. — On Saturday, community stakeholders and leaders in Hinds County banded together to spark dialogue to curb problems affecting youth. The event, in partnership with Hinds Behavioral Health Services, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday and featured conversations geared toward juvenile justice. Judge Carlyn Hicks with the...
LIVE: Take a look at the current medals race for the 2024 Paris Olympics
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Keep track of the number of medals Team USA earns at the Paris Olympics!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.
Political strategist James Carville talks upcoming presidential election, Biden dropping out of race
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that the Kamala Harris Presidential campaign is up and running, we’re starting to hear reactions from all sides. Harris’ Presidential campaign opened up as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, endorsing the current Vice President. WLOX News visited with nationally...
Updated: Top 25 teams move on after day 1 of River Monsters tourney (with photo gallery)
The Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series catfish tournament’s day one is in the books and 25 teams have advanced to day two. The top 25 teams will vie for a $100,000 grand prize Sunday, with teams placing in second through tenth places splitting the remaining $100,000 purse. Team totals came from […]
Players of the Pine Belt: Stringer RB/DE Jaheim Campbell
STRINGER, Miss. (WDAM) - After 10 years and two state championships with Bay Springs High School, Dan Brady returned home to Stringer. A former player and assistant coach for the Red Devils, Brady knows firsthand what Stringer football is capable of. He was a part of the 2012 state championship staff.
Disturbance in the Fairpark District leads to an Ecru man’s arrest
Www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-07-27 18:45:39. SUMMARY: On July 26, in Tupelo, Mississippi, police arrested 34-year-old Michael Shumaker after he created a disturbance outside the Toast Cocktail and Piano Bar while allegedly intoxicated. Shumaker was denied entry to the establishment and subsequently pointed a handgun at people in the parking lot. Officers quickly apprehended him and seized the firearm. He faces multiple charges, including Public Drunk, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest, and was taken to the Lee County Jail. Witnesses reported the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. during the night.
Man faces misdemeanor charges after allegedly pulling gun on people in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – A man was arrested in Tupelo Friday night for allegedly pulling a gun on people. Tupelo Police report that around 11 p.m., officers were called to Toast Cocktail & Piano Bar on Troy Street for a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Police were...
Arrest warrants issued for ‘persons of interest’ in Thursday shooting in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Two Hattiesburg residents identified as “”persons of interest” connected to a Thursday morning shooting have had warrants sworn against them, charging each with aggravated assault/use of deadly weapon. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department Facebook page, both Keon Ray Shawn Griffin, 25, and...
New grads join The W’s ‘Long Blue Line’
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-26 18:51:39. SUMMARY: Mississippi University for Women celebrated its summer commencement ceremony, adding 369 graduates to its “Long Blue Line.” The event took place in Rent Auditorium, with graduates from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, education, business, and arts. Bill Vandergriff was awarded an honorary doctorate, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences was renamed in honor of him and his wife, Jo-Ann. The ceremony highlighted the university's commitment to fostering diverse academic programs and recognizing significant contributions to its mission.
Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Clothes Closet helps students in need dress for success
Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is making sure every student has a pair of clean clothes and shoes for the start of the school year. Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Clothes Closet helps students in need dress for success. Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is making sure every student has a pair of clean clothes...
WCU hosts social-emotional training for prospective teachers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University hosted a workshop Friday on social-emotional learning. The workshop was set up for students pursuing teaching careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). Students learned ways to understand social environments, interact with their peers and deal with negative feelings. The guest speaker...
Harper & Morgan PRCA Rodeo at the Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The Harper and Morgan PRCA rodeo kicked off tonight at the Neshoba County Fair. Despite mighty wet conditions the rodeo still went on and the crowd came out to support. In the downpour, bull riders put their best foot foward to try to beat the clock. From kids playing in the mud to adults watching in the stands, everyone came out to have a good time kicking off day one of the fair.
Southern Miss dedicates season to fallen teammate MJ Daniels
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will hit the practice field for fall camp next week, but they’ll be doing it without one of their own. It’s been more than a month since the tragic shooting death of former Golden Eagle and George County Rebel MJ Daniels.
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