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Case hits close to home in Columbus
Www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 19:23:55. SUMMARY: The FBI reports nearly half a million children go missing annually in the US, with over a million running away from home according to a 2023 study. Mississippi legally charges children for running away, and those harboring them can face charges too. The article discusses Franchesca McCaa, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Mississippi, initially reported missing but confirmed as a runaway by the police. Despite contacting her mother, Franchesca claims she does not want to return home. Her mother expresses concern over her safety, citing threats and violence against her daughter, and pleads for community assistance in locating her.
Podcast: Now boarding for Boston and the Dot Burrow Bandwagon.
She was Caitlin Clark 74 years ago. Now, Dot Burrow is a Hall of Famer. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Concerns shared by residents following Calhoun City alderman's arrest
Residents shared their concerns after law enforcement arrested and charged a Calhoun City alderman after a recent assault. Calhoun City alderman arrested for assault, strong armed robbery. Law enforcement arrested and charged a Calhoun City alderman after a recent assault.
CFB25: We’re In The Game Launch Party
STARKVILLE – It's been over a decade since the last installment of EA Sports College Football was released. With just days remaining until the release of College Football 25, Mississippi State Athletics is hosting a launch party to celebrate. On July 18, MSU invites fans to join the department...
Panhandling ordinance passed by Tupelo officials
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – An ordinance aimed stopping specific types of panhandling was passed by Tupelo's City Council. The Tupelo City Council held a work session Monday where they talked about the ordinance. This ordinance isn't a plan to outlaw panhandling altogether. This ordinance would fine anyone using aggressive...
Vicksburg’s Ahlvin helps Jones College FBLA to win at nationals
A Vicksburg student helped Jones College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students earn two first-place trophies in the national competition in Orlando. The 2024 Collegiate National Leadership Conference of FBLA, the nation’s largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, attracted more than 1,000 college students and educators from across the country, […]
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy®
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy® as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording...
Preparations underway for 40th annual OLG Crab Fest
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Our Lady of the Gulf in Bay St. Louis was busy Wednesday morning preparing to welcome thousands of people to the city. Fair rides, ticket booths, and even vendor tents fill the church’s lawn for its annual Crab Fest. Many families and city leaders have been coming together for the past 40 years to put this on for the community.
Jacob Pruitt commits to Mississippi State
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State pitcher Jacob Pruitt announced his commitment to Mississippi State University on Wednesday. Pruitt showed a lot of promise for the Sycamores in his sophomore season. He started the season strong with a 2-1 record and a 1.06 E.R.A. after his first 3 starts of the season but missed […]
Three arrested in Adams County for allegedly trafficking Roxicodone
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Adams County deputies said they arrested three men while they were exchanging hundreds of pills that contain fentanyl. Arthur Grayson, of Natchez; Quentin Pollard, of St. Francisville, Louisiana; and Alphonse Lewis, of St. Francisville, Louisiana; were arrested at the intersection of Lower Woodville Road and Grove Acres in the early […]
Manhunt underway for murder suspect in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Multiple agencies are carrying out a manhunt for a murder suspect in Harrison County. According to officials, around 3 p.m., Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received information about a vehicle belonging to a missing woman from Hattiesburg located at the Wolf River Cemetery on Cemetery Road.
Groundbreaking held for new Horn Lake Animal Shelter
Photo: Officials throw dirt in the symbolic groundbreaking for the new Horn Lake Animal Shelter. Completion of the $4.5 million shelter should be in April of next year. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) July 2 – At one time there was a field on Center Street in Horn Lake where the football Eagles...
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