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Woman dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound inside bank in Hattiesburg, Lamar Co. coroner says
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A death investigation is underway in Hattiesburg after a woman was found dead inside a bank. According to Lamar County Coroner Blake Matherne, a woman outside of the Pine Belt area has died from injuries from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Matherne said his office was...
FBI Warning Parents In Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas: Be Aware Of Doxing and Swatting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
Dept. of Labor Awards USM $3.8M for Teacher Apprenticeship Program
After becoming the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in the state of Mississippi, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) was awarded an Apprenticeship Building America grant worth $3,800,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration. “Southern Miss remains connected to our historical roots of producing teachers...
New security in place after Zimmerman escape, sheriff says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle says they’ve added more security since the escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman from a DeSoto County courthouse in Hernando on June 14. Zimmerman was arrested two months later inside a Chicago restaurant by U.S. Marshals. On Monday, DeSoto County Deputy Jailer Ronnie Hunt, 32, was arrested in […]
4 fatal shootings by Mississippi law officers were justified, state’s attorney general says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The use of force was justified in four fatal shootings by Mississippi law enforcement officers last year, Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Wednesday. Fitch based her findings on investigations conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. One shooting happened May 16, 2023, and involved four Meridian Police Department officers, the attorney general said. […]
Welfare agency settles with eight defendants in fraud lawsuit
The settlements represent less than 1% of the total welfare funds allegedly lost to malfeasance. Thirty-eight defendants remain. More than two years into the litigation, the state of Mississippi has agreed to settle with eight defendants in the ongoing welfare fraud civil case for a total of about $750,000. That’s roughly half as much as […] The post Welfare agency settles with eight defendants in fraud lawsuit appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi students can apply for 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from Mississippi who hold elected or appointed leadership positions […]
As college football returns, MDOT encourages safe driving in state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – College football returns to Mississippi this weekend, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants drivers to stay safe on the roads when they travel to see their favorite teams play. MDOT’s “Road to Game Day” aims to keep drivers and passengers safe in vehicles and roadside workers safe along highways. […]
Man dead following car crash on Park Avenue
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead and a woman is injured after an early morning car accident near the Messick Buntyn area, police say. Just after 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Park Avenue and Maxey Street. A man was found suffering from injuries and taken to Regional One Hospital in […]
Man arrested, charged in two separate shooting cases
This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information. The suspect, Javarious Douglas, has not been charged in the Focuz Lounge shooting. *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say he was involved in a North Memphis shooting that left a woman critically injured back in May. Javarious Douglas, 24, is charged with […]
MATA to hold two meetings addressing ongoing issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Area Transit Authority is hosting a meeting Thursday night to speak with the public about possible routes that could be taken away. Another meeting will also be held on Thursday to ask city leaders for at least $20 million to keep MATA running at least next year. According to those with […]
$9.01 adoptions to celebrate 901 Day at Memphis Animal Services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Families looking for a new furry friend to join their homes can get an adoption deal while celebrating Memphis this weekend. Memphis Animal Services will be offering adoptions for $9.01 in honor of 901 Day. The deal runs from Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, to Sunday, Sept. 1.
Elon Musk's AI startup is apparently making pollution worse in Memphis
Elon Musk found a home for his artificial intelligence startup’s supercomputer — but now it’s being blamed for making pollution worse in the area. In June, xAI chose Memphis, Tennessee for its “gigafactory of compute,” after Musk reportedly asked chipmaker Nvidia NVDA to prioritize its shipments of AI chips to xAI and his social media platform X, over his electric vehicle company Tesla TSLA.
UofM Athletic Director previews upcoming football season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - College football season is here and the University of Memphis is coming in with big expectations. New UofM Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss what this upcoming season means to the university and what he expects out of the Tigers.
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