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Autopsy shows Mississippi teen died from blunt-force trauma
LELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – An autopsy report has been released for the 17-year-old who was allegedly hit by a Leland patrol car and later died at a hospital. According to Attorney Ben Crump, the autopsy showed that Kadarius Smith’s death was caused by blunt-force trauma. Crump said Smith was hit by the patrol car in the […]
Mississippi State leads the nation with eleven Major League Draft picks
The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft is over. The selection process ended with Mississippi State leading all Southeastern Conference programs with eleven players picked. The impact of the draft is still not known as some players have some decisions to make about playing another year of college ball or inking a pro deal. Despite the pending nature of those decisions, Mississippi State got a good result from the draft.
‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers
By Ian Sparks Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and even funerals are all adorned with flowers. They are there in the best of times and the worst of times. For Lenny and Sandra Baronowski, flowers are there all the time. The Baronowskis are natives of Sardis, but their journey is anything but linear. “We’ve known […] The post ‘They Make People Smile’ – Panola couple brings joy with flowers appeared first on The Panolian.
Longleaf one reason to burn
BROOKHAVEN — Part of the United States Forest Service mission in Mississippi is to transition the forestland from loblolly pines to longleaf pines. It is one of several reasons the Homochitto National Forest burns. Homochitto District Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said the areas longleaf is found in is typically on ridge tops with grasses. […] The post Longleaf one reason to burn appeared first on Daily Leader.
Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is the fifth busiest individual library branch in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Library Commission. “When we get that report again, I would not be surprised if we are pushed up to third busiest,” said Lori Barnes, director of the First Regional Library, which is the umbrella system […] The post Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
15,000 Families at Risk: Mississippi Water Assistance Program Entangled in Legal Battle Over Confidentiality and Affordability!
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Water Assistance for Jackson’s SNAP Recipients Privacy Concerns and Court Orders: The Debate Over Access to SNAP Recipient Names According to Clarion Ledger, in Jackson, Mississippi a heated legal battle has erupted involving JXN Water, state agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice over a pioneering water assistance initiative aimed at the […]
A Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre’s lawyers in a civil case over misspent welfare money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge has removed one of the attorneys representing retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest residents in the U.S. but went to projects pushed by wealthy and well-connected people. Favre is […]
Taylor's Wednesday 4 PM First Alert Forecast
Thankfully, the rain cooled us down a bit today. A few more hit or miss showers and storms are possible this evening, but most of the rain will diminish by midnight. Coastal showers and storms are possible early Thursday morning. We'll have a higher chance for showers and storms on Thursday and Friday thanks to a cold front. Here's the latest forecast.
Donations make dream school come true in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - In March, the Founder of Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center, Amanda Cooley, shared with the Pine Belt her dream for a small non-profit, tuition-free school in Laurel. Cooley started the school in 2020 during the pandemic. For four years, she operated the school in three different...
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