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Get ready for hunting season: Jackson metro to have two outdoor shows this weekend
If you're into the outdoors, you have a big weekend ahead. Not one, but two outdoor shows are scheduled to take place in the metro area this weekend and will feature the latest in hunting, fishing and agriculture equipment. Each has more than 100 vendors and lots of things to choose from to...
Fit Chef is now open in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fit Chef has a new location in Fondren! Studio 3 visited and learned more about the healthy meal options. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to...
Meridian Mutual prepares for I Love My Credit Union Day
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Meridian Mutual Credit Union will celebrate “I Love My Credit Union Day” on Friday as part of a nationwide effort to invoke high-energy conversations about the value of credit unions. In celebration, Meridian Mutual will host the Red Hot Diner’s food truck from 11:00am...
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder. The gunfire reportedly happened in the area of 24th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along 15th Avenue at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. A woman...
Canopy Children’s Solutions hosts 10th annual Children’s Mental Health Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Canopy Children’s Solutions knows a children’s mental health crisis exists. Their staff reports that there’s been a 30 percent increase in anxiety and depression among children in the last several years. And one in three high school girls have reported having serious thoughts of suicide. They say those types of statistics highlight the needs the need for collaboration.
History suggests Ole Miss will be able to fill the void left by Quinshon Judkins
Www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-07-24 18:46:05. SUMMARY: Quinshon Judkins, who amassed 2,725 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns in two seasons at Ole Miss, transferred to Ohio State. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin praised him as one of college football's top players. Kiffin's coaching has led Ole Miss to consistently rank in the SEC's top four for rushing yards per game over the past four years. With 2023 showing 178 YPG, Kiffin is optimistic about replacing Judkins, highlighting the return of Ulysses Bentley and the additions of Logan Diggs and Rashad Amos. He emphasized adapting the offense to players' strengths for continued success.
Golden Triangle Dream Center builds beds for families in need
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-24 18:42:00. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center in Columbus, Mississippi, is providing beds to children in need, promoting a better night's sleep to enhance their education. John Almond, the center's director, emphasizes its mission to address community needs and support families. Volunteers like Lynn Suggs express joy in positively impacting children's lives, as seen through their smiles and newfound comfort. Parents, grateful for the assistance, share relief in no longer worrying about inadequate sleeping arrangements. The Dream Center encourages those in need of beds to reach out, reinforcing that asking for help should not be a source of shame.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Break Records with 9 Olympians in Paris 2024
Mississippi State University has a record-breaking nine individuals participating in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, representing seven countries across three different sports. Among them, Catalina Perez and Ilana Izquierdo are marking firsts for MSU in Olympic soccer, and Nuno Borges is the first-ever Bulldog Olympian in tennis. Borges, ranked at No. 42 globally, enters the Games on a high note after defeating Rafael Nadal to win the Nordea Open. Curtis Thompson is the sole American athlete from MSU, while Marco Arop, Navasky Anderson, and Anderson Peters contribute to MSU's unique representation in specific track and field events.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Former GSU Women’s Basketball Standout Jazmin Boyd
GRAMBLING, La. | Funeral Arrangements have been announced for former Grambling State University women's basketball player Jazmin Boyd. Jazmin Boyd Arrangements: Logos Missionary Baptist Church 310 Mobile St. Hattiesburg, Miss. Monday, July 29, 2024 Viewing 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 Funeral 2 p.m. Send Floral Arrangements to: McSwain & Myers Funeral Services LLC 1317 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Miss., 39401.
Kaycee Johnson found safe in Prentiss
Kaycee Alexis Johnson, the missing 14 year old Carson girl has been located. She was found in Prentiss and is safe. The Prentiss Police Department assisted the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department in her safe return. She had been reported missing from her home on Highway 13 South in Carson since 6 p.m. July 17. The post Kaycee Johnson found safe in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
2024’s luckiest numbers in the Mississippi Lottery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Winning numbers from the Mississippi Lottery may be random, but many appear more often than others. Though many rituals for playing the lottery are questionable at best, the numbers on your ticket are the most important factor in winning it all. Though the numbers change every drawing, many of the same numbers reappear […]
JSU is now the first HBCU and first MS institution to receive this award. See what it is
Jackson State University became the first HBCU and the first institution in Mississippi to receive the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors. The Academy announced award recipients on July 17 for multiple categories including the Founders Award, which honors institutions that contribute to NAI’s success and impact while demonstrating a commitment to innovation. ...
MDE names six Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) designated six elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) for the 2024-25 school year. For the first time, a Mississippi Science of Reading School has been named. The 2024-25 Mississippi Science of Reading School is Senatobia Elementary. The six 2024-25 Mississippi Emerging […]
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