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Mississippi Flood Warning Continues….. No Sign of Ending Soon
A Flood Warning continues on the Mississippi River with no end in sight. The latest river level this morning shows the Mississippi at Dubuque sitting at 22.2 with a slow rise. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows the river now reaching 22.4 feet sometime Tuesday and staying above 22 foot level through at least next Friday.
Blake Teller appointed to the Access to Justice Commission
JACKSON, Miss. – The Access to Justice Commission has appointed former Mississippi Bar President Blake Teller of Vicksburg, Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia, and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph issued the appointment order on June 27. The appointees will serve three-year terms set to end on June 30, 2027.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 5-7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 5-7) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday […]
Heirs of Godbolt victim receive millions in wrongful death lawsuit
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three family members of a Mississippi woman, who was killed in 2017, were awarded millions of dollars in a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted killer. The Daily Leader reported the heirs of Sheila Burage, a victim of Willie Corey Godbolt, filed a lawsuit in May 2018 seeking punitive damages […]
Officials on manhunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ men who escaped Mississippi jail Friday morning
Authorities are looking for two “armed and dangerous” escapees from a Mississippi jail. WLBT News reports that Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, reportedly escaped the Claiborne County Detention Center shortly after 2 a.m. Friday. Officials said the escapees should be considered “armed and dangerous” and urged...
Salaries for two public university presidents creep toward $1 million a year
Two public university presidents in Mississippi now make almost $1 million a year each while pay for faculty and staff at the state’s eight universities remains stagnant. The hefty salaries are largely, but not entirely, due to the private foundations for the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University supplementing the state salaries for Glenn Boyce and Mark Keenum, respectively.
Three arrested in months-long investigation of Roxicodone drug distribution in Mississippi
Three people have been arrested for distributing large amounts of drugs after a months-long investigation by a Mississippi Special Operations Group. The Natchez Democrat reports that Agents with the Adams County Special Operations Group seized nine vehicles and thousands of dollars in cash, as well as narcotics with a street value of approximately $20,000.
Miss Mississippi Volunteer contestants spend day serving others
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – As Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer, Rebekah Wallace has spent the past year talking with students across the state. On this Independence Day morning, Wallace was visiting with the lunchtime crowd at Tupelo’s Salvation Army. “That’s something I have always had a love for and...
Mississippi CPS in need of more foster parents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) said they’re in urgent need of more foster parents. According to CPS, there are around 4,000 in state custody, but there are only 2,000 licenses foster homes in Mississippi. Roy Logan, a foster home recruiter, said the biggest challenge is finding […]
Department of Health launches Summer Survival Guide
Summertime brings a lot of fun, but Mississippi has a host of hazards that everyone needs to be prepared for and protect themselves from. The Mississippi State Department of Health is launching a new campaign called “Summer Survival” that will provide tips for everything from heat to food safety, mosquitoes to sunscreen. Each day in […] The post Department of Health launches Summer Survival Guide appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Hattiesburg man arrested in connection with bomb threat at Smith Co. business
SMITH CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A man is in custody in connection with a bomb threat at a Smith County business. A press release says the bomb threat was reported at Georgia Pacific Plywood, just outside of Taylorsville. According to the release, the employees were evacuated, and an investigation ensued.
Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors began having discussions this week about assessing fees associated with housing detainees. “We currently house detainees from 14 area agencies. Our costs are rising daily,” Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told supervisors on Monday, July 1. In 2023, officials said Hinds County spent in […]
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