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A ‘Suspected Serial Killer’ from MS Charged in South Cali Murders
A 73-year-old Diamondhead man is suspected of being a serial killer after Southern California law enforcement connected him to three 1977 murders. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office in Ventura, California, has charged former long-haul truck driver, Warren Luther Alexander, with three counts of first-degree murder, according to a press release by the Ventura County DA’s office.
Little Sturgis a big deal in Oktibbeha County
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as...
Pennies for Parks using sales tax increase to maintain youth sports fields in George County
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) - Youth sports in George County are so popular that the city of Lucedale passed a restaurant and hotel sales tax increase to help fund its parks and ball fields, which are struggling to accommodate the youth sports programs. “Until we get some more fields, we are...
Mississippi festival that attracted over 100,000 attendees in 2024 named ‘Signature Event of the Southeast’
The annual Double Decker Arts Festival, one of Oxford’s most celebrated events, has been named a “Signature Event of the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) for the fourth time. This prestigious recognition highlights the festival as one of the region’s top events, showcasing its significant cultural impact.
Moss Point mayor spotlights issues to overcome at state of city address
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - During the state of the city address Thursday night, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke about “hard truths” about his city. Despite the progress the River City has made since the Juneteenth tornado in 2023, Moss Point has a deficit of $2 million.
Homes of Hope gets $21K donation from Hattiesburg Realtors Association
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Homes of Hope for Children in Purvis received a generous gift Thursday from the Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors during the organization’s annual meeting at Southern Oaks. Homes of Hope for Children was presented a check for $21,475. 33. The money will be used for...
Students back on campus at Jones College
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones College will be hosting move-in day over the next several days, with both freshmen and sophomores starting to settle on campus Thursday. “Move-in day starts with graduation last spring,” said Luke Hammonds, JC’s Dean of Student Life. The upcoming days have been months...
MS mom says daughter locked up after she was bullied on birthday
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County parent who claims her daughter was bullied at Horn Lake Middle School says her daughter was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center in Hernando and remains there. She says not enough is being done to address the problem of bullying. “I am mad. I’m upset. I’m probably every […]
DA announces ‘Memphis gangster’ indicted in 2023 high-profile gun store burglary
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says that a 23-year-old “Memphis gangster” has been indicted on charges related to a high-profile burglary of a Southaven gun store and jeweler that occurred more than a year ago. Thieves were caught on surveillance video ransacking the...
‘We just don’t want you to give up’: Parks Director outlines plans for Jackson Zoo
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson City Council members are raising more questions about the administration’s decision to count some $677,000 in city appropriations as revenue for the Jackson Zoological Park. “Is it going to be your practice… that revenue-generating enterprises within this city, if the city gives it...
Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
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