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USM students repairing the Gulf’s oyster industry with a living shoreline
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - University of Southern Mississippi students are working to repair the oyster industry one bag at a time. “Ever since I was a little girl, I just wanted to help save our oceans and in my backyard here, I am helping save a little bit of our ocean and a little bit of our shoreline which is super exciting,” USM Marine Biology Major Ryleigh Sprague says.
Group looks to renovate abandoned dorms in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – An abandoned college dormitory in West Point could be getting a renovation. The Dream Center Golden Triangle wants to breathe new life into the old Kenneth G. Neigh Dormitory at the former Mary Holmes College. The dorms – which were opened in 1970 –...
MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
New emergency hospital to open in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County will be the home of a new emergency hospital. Work has begun to transform the old hospital in Raleigh into the Smith County Emergency Hospital. Covington County Hospital and South Regional Medical Center partnered on the $1.5 million project. “We hope makes a difference. Especially when they, you […]
Four-star Jamarion Davis-Fleming includes Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in top 4
Canton forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has narrowed his finalists to four schools, according to his social media post on Tuesday, in which he included Ole Miss and Mississippi State basketball. Davis-Fleming, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, also had LSU and James Madison. In a social media post Davis-Fleming said, "Where we going??" ...
Infant injured during triple shooting in Clarksdale
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people, including an infant, were shot in Mississippi on Monday, the Clarksdale Police Department announced. At about 10:25 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Cuyahoga Street for a shots fired call. When they arrived, they found that the residence had been shot into several times and multiple people had […]
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Petal man arrested for Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – An 18-year-old from Petal turned himself in after a shooting in Hattiesburg. Police said Christian Whitfield was taken into custody on July 12, 2024. He was wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of May Avenue on June 26, 2024. When officers arrived on the scene […]
Teacher celebrating 47 years in education prepares for the upcoming school year
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -It’s that time of year again, when summer vacation ends, and the school year begins. Local teachers are already preparing and oftentimes prepare all summer for the upcoming academic year. Preparations can include planning lessons, upgrading classrooms, and creating welcome letters or treats for students to...
Canton chosen for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Canton will be the location for the new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse. The Canton News reported the warehouse and distribution facility will include advanced and automated distribution systems. The ABC warehouse will be located to the north and adjacent to the Canton Multipurpose Complex.
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to play in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Women’s Basketball will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France to kick off the season against projected top-10 USC. The game will take place on Monday, November 4 from Adidas Arena. Ole Miss and USC will be two of a total of 17 Division I men’s or women’s basketball […]
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