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North Mississippi native jumps his way into the Olympic Games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the second straight cycle, Abbeville, Mississippi, native Shelby McEwen has jumped his way into the Olympic Games. McEwen finished atop the podium at the U.S. trials with a clearance of 2.30. “I’m just excited for the moment, excited for the experience and am ready to...
Mississippi State Football Projected Starting Lineup
Mississippi State football is preparing to start its first training camp under new head coach Jeff Lebby. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator brought in several players from the transfer portal, especially on the offensive side, where portal players dominate the starting lineup. However, the defense will rely more on traditional high school recruits. Several new faces are in the projected starting line heading into August. With the influx of new faces into the program there will be several position battles, especially on defense. Quarterback: Blake Shapen (SR, TR) Chris Parson (RS FR) Michael Van Buren (FR) Running Back: Davon Booth...
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
This is what happened to murdered Mississippi woman after her accused killer allegedly beat her up in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For the first time we are hearing and seeing what took place between a Mississippi man and the young woman he is accused of killing. Bricen Rivers, 23, and Lauren Johansen, 22, were on a trip to Nashville last December when they got into a brutal fight. Rivers was arrested and put in a Davidson County jail for several months.
Gillie Da Kid Commemorates First Anniversary Of Son’s Death With Billboard In Times Square
Gillie Da Kid is honoring his son, YNG Cheese’s life, on the one year anniversary of his tragic death. Kid Capri Calls Out "Narcissistic Chicks In Their Cameras All Day," Gets Pushback From Fans On Saturday (July 20), the podcast host shared that he commemorated his late son’s life with a video billboard in Times Square. “1998-2023. Crushed us forever,” read the montage of highlights from the slain rapper’s life. Gillie captioned the post, “Long Live Cheese [crying emoji]. Miss u kid #WeGotChase.” Cheese, born Devin Spady, was murdered in a triple shooting in Philadelphia in July 2023 at the age of...
Alabama woman becomes Mississippi’s first female Episcopal bishop
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and […]
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
IVF grant revives hope for Mississippi couple’s parenthood journey
For over three years, Caitlin and Jake Miles of Biloxi have poured everything they have into starting a family. Their journey has been complex and emotional — including two surgeries and multiple fertility treatments, all while Jake, a member of the United States Navy, traveled thousands of miles away on deployments.
Estranged husband of missing Jackson woman killed during shooting at gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The estranged husband of a missing Jackson woman was killed over the weekend. Derrick Coleman, who was married to Latasha Crump-Coleman, was killed during a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The shooting killed two people and injured three others. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said...
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Georgia was predicted to win the Southeastern Conference football title in the annual preseason football media poll that was conducted last week in Dallas at SEC Media Days. Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU followed the Bulldogs in the poll. Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Auburn round out the top 10. Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were the bottom six in the poll.
Happy Tails: Local media company employee adopts dog after escaping from home three times
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Once upon a time at M2Media in Gulfport, a graphic designer named Brian Treadaway sat behind his computer every day making sure work was being done. “We’re building stories and ads for the magazine and graphic designs and contacting customers,” Brian Treadaway said. Brian...
Utica police search for suspect accused of arson
UTICA, Miss. — The Utica Police Department said it is searching for a suspect who burned down a popular convenience store calledPit Stop on Sunday morning. The community said it is in a tough position because the store was one of the only places where people could buy groceries.
Genesis and Light Center wraps up summer camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, we’re spotlighting the Genesis and Light Center as they wrap up the last week of summer camp. “It’s the type of environment where you can have fun and you don’t have to worry about people messing with you or bullying you,” said Paris Cohen. Kids from kindergarten through 9th […]
Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters
BROOKHAVEN — Marlon Dixon joined the Brookhaven Fire Department nine years ago. He is now the department’s training officer in a career he loves. Dixon said he started out as a volunteer firefighter in Byram, he has been there for 12 years and is a Captain in Byram. He rose through the ranks in Brookhaven […] The post Training officer enjoys instructing Brookhaven’s firefighters appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gas Tank Getaways: Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Aquarium is a must see the next time you’re in Gulfport. There are several areas to explore at the aquarium. There is a river outside that you can get a look at from above. And unlike most of our natural rivers, the water is clear so you can get […]
Shots fired in U.S. 49 road rage incident lead to one arrest, police say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A confrontation between the drivers of an 18-wheeler and a passenger truck escalated into shots fired and now an arrest. The Hattiesburg Police Department said the road rage incident happened on Saturday, July 20, near the I-59 exit on U.S. Hwy 49. HPD said a witness...
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