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Temporary road closure in Starkville as bikers participate in Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Starkville Police Department announced that a temporary road closure will happen Friday, August 16th. Expect brief delays as motorcycles travel through Starkville for the 2024 Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Dinner Ride. Riders will leave Sturgis at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Starkville at about 4:20 p.m.
Shooting suspect that left a man hurt appears in Corinth Municipal Court
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) - A man charged with a shooting that left a man hurt had a bond hearing in Corinth on Thursday, August 15. Corinth Police said that Rashaun Ford, 20, surrendered himself in regarding a weekend shooting in the city Tuesday. He is facing aggravated assault charges in...
Man killed in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 49-year-old man was killed during a crash in Adams County, authorities said. The crash happened on Highway 84 just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2025 Western Star, driven by Robert Berryhill III, of Smithdale, was traveling east on […]
Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Kelly Mitchell’s tombstone in Meridian, MS, immortalizes her as “The Gypsy Queen.” Mitchell was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in February of 1915. More than 100 years later, people come from near and far to visit the Victorian-style cemetery and leave gifts on her grave. The items on the grave, a reflection of the unique and fascinating burial traditions of the Romani people, as well as the local superstitions, add a layer of intrigue and respect to the death and burial of the woman called “The Gypsy Queen” by her family and the community alike.
MVD’s Peeples promoted to military’s newest major general
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) was promoted in an evening ceremony at the B’nai B’rith Club Wednesday night in Vicksburg. Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton presided over the event. Peeples assumed command of MVD […]
Six teens all plead guilty to carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Six teens have all pled guilty to attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland last December. On December 31, 2023, the group of teens left a hotel on Ridgewood Road and began walking through the At Home parking lot and onto County Line Road. The group...
'Growth and opportunities': Isaiah Hamilton trying to be a better 'press-man' corner at Ole Miss
Defensive back Isaiah Hamilton didn't have all the notoriety and rankings other defensive players had coming out of Houston, Texas. However, that didn't stop him from just doing his job when given the opportunity at the next level. Hamilton spent his first three college football seasons at Texas Southern, where...
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August 14 in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Investigators said the suspect, 20-year-old Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats to children and teachers at […]
Groundbreaking held for The Heights at Waterpointe
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new style of living will soon open in the City of Flowood. On Thursday, August 15, a groundbreaking was held for The Heights at Waterpointe in Flowood. Officials said the multi-family building will have 240 units and will create an urban feel that blends in with the traditional neighborhood design. “It’s […]
Ole Miss women's basketball signs Sophia Jite Gbemuotor from Delta State, Nigeria
Ole Miss women's basketball keeps working to build for the 2024-25 campaign, as head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin announced the signing of Sophia Jite Gbemuotor from Delta State, Nigeria on Tuesday. "Sophia has elevated our roster instantly. She is a dynamic forward that can score at all 3 levels," said McPhee-McCuin....
Hattiesburg Clinic doctors say ambient AI lowers stress, burnout
Hattiesburg Clinic doctors say ambient AI lowers stress, burnout. Ambient AI scribe technology works well for many doctors at the physician-owned and -governed Hattiesburg Clinic, and they are welcome to use it if they wish. For some, however, the digital tool doesn’t fit into their workflow, so they are free to continue practicing without it.
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank to perform in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Organizers at the Landers Center are planning a night of R&B by welcoming the "R&B Forever Tour" on October 27. The Landers Center said that Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank are set to take the venue's stage starting at 7 p.m. that Sunday night. Promoters said that the trio, who released their first joint album in 2013, began performing again at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture.
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