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Senior Harrell ready to lead Houston offense
As Houston’s new field general, Takoda Harrell has a simple goal: “Scoring as many times as we can.” Finding the end zone has been a particular strength for the Hilltoppers the past two seasons. Over that span, they’ve averaged 31.7 points per game while compiling a 23-4 record. A prolific offense vaulted them to the Class 4A North final in each of those seasons. Harrell, a senior, will try to ...
Frances W. Davidson Homeless Shelter receives a donation
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Monday, the Community Foundation presented a check to the Frances W. Davidson homeless shelter. The community foundation donated to the shelter to help with all their services. Of all five counties this new endowment is made to help support the homeless shelter. “We are excited at...
Silver Alert issued for woman last seen in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 33-year-old Olive Branch woman. Nelson Deyonna Duren is described as being around five feet, nine inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 23,...
Jackson State University aiming to knock off FBS squad in opener
Jackson State University football prepares for a tough match against ULM, focusing on controlling the line of scrimmage and clock. The post Jackson State University aiming to knock off FBS squad in opener appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Two charged in fake carjacking in Pearl
Two people have been arrested after police say they staged a carjacking in Pearl in May. Kenbrosky Santrell Smith, 38, of Jackson; and Chaquinta Lynell Russell, 41, of Byram are charged in the incident that took place May 27 at the Save-A-Lot parking lot. Around 11 a.m., Pearl Police Department got a call from Jackson Police Department saying that a woman had said that she was carjacked at gunpoint in Pearl.
Podcast: Lt. Gov. Hosemann on tax cuts, Medicaid expansion, campaign finance reform, Auditor Shad White and more
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann tells Mississippi Today’s Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance the state’s financial position should allow for cutting the state’s grocery tax next year. He covers numerous other topics and also talks about state Auditor Shad White’s political scorched-earth from his new book on the welfare scandal.
Four injured after car hits tree in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Four people were injured after a vehicle crash into a tree in Warren County. The crash happened on Grange Hall Road just inside the Warren County limits on Sunday, August 25. Officials with the Warren County Fire Service (WCFS) said once units arrived at the scene, four patients were found […]
Ridgeland man killed in Holmes County crash
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Ridgeland man was killed during a crash in Holmes County. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 in Holmes County just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 26. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 35-year-old Albert Allbritton, of Ridgeland, was traveling south […]
Flaggs announces details of plan to raise fees for trash collection
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. on Monday announced the details of proposed hikes for city trash collection, which he said he intends to recommend to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for approval. In a statement released Monday morning, Flaggs said he plans to recommend a monthly increase of $4.50 — from the current rate […]
Two injured in McComb apartment shooting
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people, including a pregnant woman, were shot in McComb. The shooting happened at Community Park Apartments just before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the pregnant victim was shot in her upper thigh. The other female victim was shot three times. Both victims are […]
Deputy jailer charged in connection with DeSoto County inmate's escape
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Monday one person had been arrested in connection with the escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman from a DeSoto County courthouse. This comes just days after the MBI and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch opened an investigation into the escape.
Vicksburg woman sentenced for directing child to commit felony
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A Vicksburg woman was sentenced for directing a child to commit a felony. Vicksburg Daily News reported Laquesha Davis was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Davis pled guilty in July to the charge in connection to the June 2021 death […]
Ole Miss football tickets vs. Furman: Best prices for remaining available seats
OXFORD — Ole Miss football begins one of the most anticipated seasons in program history this week. Lane Kiffin and the Rebels kick things off by hosting Furman at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Week 1, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. CT Saturday. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. ...
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