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Crystal ball prediction in for 2025 running back targeted by Ole Miss, Auburn, and Ohio State
Several weeks ago, Ole Miss had one of the most talented running backs decommit, but they could land a commitment from another high-caliber 2025 running back. Yesterday, David Johnson from 247Sports Inside the Rebels logged a crystal ball prediction for running back Shekai Mills-Knight to commit to Ole Miss. A four-star rated prospect, Mills-Knight has also been heavily recruited by Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Tupelo (MS) Fire Station No. 5 Project Continues, City Clears Land
TUPELO — As the All-America City develops, city officials plan infrastructure upgrades with that growth in mind. One focus the administration brought when it first came in three years ago was upgrading the city’s fire stations, and this continues with the recent effort to rebuild Fire Station No. 5.
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.
First Alert Forecast: unsettled weather pattern continues this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Keep an umbrella nearby today! Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the area today from a stalled front to the north. Some downpours through this evening could be intense at times with locally heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. Otherwise, temperatures will top out in the 80s to near 90-degrees this afternoon. A few showers could linger around during the overnight period with low temperatures in the lower 70s.
2 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Mississippi gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were killed and four others were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station, police said. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police are searching for the vehicle pictured below […]
Man sentenced to 20 years after woman killed in DUI crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI-related crash in DeSoto County last year that left a woman dead. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office, Baudilio Benedicto Perez Lopez, a 26-year-old from Guatemala in the country illegally, was sentenced on Monday for his role in a […]
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 […]
Nonprofit organization hosts back to school drive
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-21 20:08:41. SUMMARY: Hope for Mothers, a nonprofit organization in West Point, hosted a back-to-school drive offering essential supplies like backpacks, pencils, and notebooks for students of all ages. The event also featured games such as musical chairs and sack races, with prizes for winners. Shayla Evans, Co-CEO of Hope for Mothers, emphasized the initiative's importance for single mothers and the community, especially as schools in Starkville and Columbus prepare to reopen. The drive aims to alleviate some of the financial burden on families by providing necessary school supplies to help students start the year prepared.
Vicksburg Native Ellis Nassour Returns for Book Signing July 22 – 26
VICKSBURG, Miss – Ellis Nassour, author and playwright, is a Vicksburg native. He returns home July 22-26 for signing events/readings for his new book, Jesus Christ Superstar ~ Behind the Scenes of the. Worldwide Musical Phenomenon. The book channels Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s controversial 45rpm record that...
Community Gathers to Help Local Students "Thrive in School"
Community organizations are coming together in Ocean Springs to help offset the cost of getting kids ready for school this year, and parents say they are "grateful and relieved" for the financial help. The first day of school for students in the Ocean Springs School District is Friday, August 2,...
2025 Alabama commit will not be flipping to either Ole Miss or Auburn
Five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham is among the best recruits in the class of 2025. Last week, he announced he was committing to Alabama, which looked inevitable given the talk amongst recruiting experts. After the announcement, it was unclear if Cunningham would attend Ole Miss's "Juice Fest" and Auburn's "Big...
Lineman around the metro participate in ”Monster” football camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Friday, a few JPS high school football players hit the turf at Hughes Field to take part in the “Monster” camp for linemen, and they did not let the weather stop them from grinding on the gridiron. Despite the dark clouds rolling in...
First Alert Forecast: unsettled weather pattern continues this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Keep an umbrella nearby today! Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the area today from a stalled front to the north. Some downpours through this evening could be intense at times with locally heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. Otherwise, temperatures will top out in the 80s to near 90-degrees this afternoon. A few showers could linger around during the overnight period with low temperatures in the lower 70s.
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 […]
Home a total loss after fire in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A home in South Jackson was destroyed after it caught fire. It was reported around 1 a.m. on Monday on Bilgray Drive, off Woody Drive. When Jackson Fire arrived, the home was already fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters tell WLBT that no one lived in the...
Front and Center: Nechole Sullivan
The multiple hands on deck caring for patients in UMMC’s Medical Intensive Care Unit are often aided by an equally capable unit secretary in the Medical Intensive Care Unit who knows a bit about being a patient herself. “My health has been good since I’ve been a unit secretary,...
Clinton students head back to class to start the new year
CLINTON, Miss. — Monday is the first day of class for students in the Clinton Public School District. More than 5,000 students began the 2024-2025 school year at the district’s nine schools. Director of Communications for the district, Robert Chapman, said there are big expectations for the year.
Report: Mississippi ranks worst in overall women's health care
Mississippi ranks last in the nation in women’s health and reproductive care outcomes, according to a 2024 scorecard released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan foundation focused on health care policy. According to the 2024 report, Mississippi ranked 51 out of 51 in overall health care performance, 43 out of 51 in...
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