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Many questions, no arrests in fatal Meridian drive-by shooting; investigation continues
There have still been no arrests in Thursday's fatal shooting at a Meridian home. Bullets flew into the home of a couple during a drive-by shooting at the corner of 34th Avenue and 16th Street. John Davis, 73, was killed. Davis' wife was injured and we learned she has since...
Fraternity recruitment proceeds without Phi Kappa Tau
The University of Mississippi’s Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment week kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 22, with a record-breaking 1,593 participants and Phi Kappa Tau stepping out of the recruitment process. IFC President and senior accounting major Beckett Abington explained that recruitment began earlier this year due to classes starting...
Brett Young and Josh Kelley return to Ole Miss
The night before Ole Miss Football’s premiere game of the season against Furman, country stars Brett Young and Josh Kelley – both former University of Mississippi student-athletes – will make some noise in the Sandy and John Black Pavillion on Friday, Aug. 30. Tickets for the show,...
Driver found dead after 18-wheeler catches fire, cab flips off bridge in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities were on the scene of a vehicle fire in Canton Monday night. Chief Otha Brown tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that an 18-wheeler was on a bridge heading southbound near mile marker 119. According to the chief, the driver appeared to have hit the...
17th Annual Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament grants wishes for Make-A-Wish Kids
SAUCIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The 17th Annual Make-A-Wish Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament kicked off Monday morning. This sold-out tournament at the Fallen Oak Golf Course has golfers putting with PGA Pro Tyler Montgomery along with a few Make-A-Wish Kids. All funds from the tournament help grant wishes for children...
Tuition-free school opens doors to new building thanks to community donations
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – For this week’s Cool Schools, we head over to the Pine Belt. Known as the school without halls, Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center in Laurel welcomed 117 students to its new location at the old Glory House on North Second Avenue. Founder Amanda Cooley says she and her mother, Brendalyn Campbell […]
Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue improving at NMMC
An Ole Miss student who was hit by a vehicle on Jackson Avenue Saturday evening is continuing to improve. Torrence Peterson was about to start his freshman year at Ole Miss when he was hit while crossing Jackson Avenue near Dairy Queen. The Oxford Police Department shut down Jackson Avenue to allow the Wings medical […] The post Man hit by vehicle on Jackson Avenue improving at NMMC appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Man accused of kidnapping girlfriend in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police believe collaboration is key when it comes to ending violence in the capital city. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the cycle of violence has to stop after a man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend on Saturday, August 24 in the 5400 block of Marblehead Drive. Jamarion Merritt, 22, has […]
More indoor pickleball courts for Oxford
Oxford will likely have a new, indoor pickleball arena shortly. With the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget in its final stages, part of the process for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen is to decide how to spend the funds the city receives from its 2% food and beverage tax, the Baptist trust fund and […] The post More indoor pickleball courts for Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Warren Central aims to remain consistent in year 14 under Josh Morgan
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The Warren Central Vikings are coming off a 9-3 season, including an undefeated Class 6A Region 2 schedule. Last year’s schedule included a non-region schedule comprised entirely of 7A opponents; the Vikings went 3-2 in those games. This year, the Vikings will face the same non-region opponents: Clinton, Pearl, Germantown, Brandon, and Madison Central.
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Resurrection Catholic Eagles
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - When it comes to the Resurrection Catholic Eagles, senior defensive lineman Graham Summerlin sums up everything perfectly. “Everyone is pretty excited,” explained Summerlin. “We’re all hyped about our first game. We’re nervous. We lost a lot last year, but we’re ready to come back and see what we can do.”
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Behind the Business: Gulf Coast Produce
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Workers stay on the move at Gulf Coast Produce in Biloxi — either moving, weighing, packaging, or cutting up fruits and vegetables for distribution. “Gulf Coast Produce was started years before Mike and I came to the Coast,” explained owner Christi Alise. “It was a smaller company doing well, wanted to get out of the industry, and Mike and I lived and are from Louisiana, so we came to the Coast.”
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