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DEMOLITION DAY: The Dixie Bowl comes down to make way for Northcrest Expansion
The Old Dixie Bowl Bowling Alley is coming down and those at the sight were saying their goodbyes to the memorable family place. Senior Pastor Wade Phillips was excited for this long-awaited day. “We have been talking about this and planning this for years now, so, to see that first...
Vicksburg woman pleads guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony
A Vicksburg woman pleaded guilty to Directing a Child to commit a felony on Wednesday. Laquesha Davis, who was initially charged with the June 14, 2021 murder of Malik Vallerie, gave an open plea in front of Judge James Chaney. Davis’ former co-defendant, Demarion Reed, was also charged with murder...
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores nationwide. Are Mississippi stores closing?
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. According to multiple media reports, representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath &...
Sunset Skate hosting free event tonight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Looking for an opportunity to groove and glide on your skates? Well here's your chance. Sunset Skate is having an event tonight from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Riverside Drive. It's free to the public. If you would like to rent skates there's a free skate rental for 30...
Rain chances & below average temperatures continue...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Scattered showers and storms continue today especially in areas south of I-40 with an unsettled weather pattern in place. Due to the abundance of clouds temperatures will continue to trend below average, into the middle 80s this afternoon. This overall setup will continue through the work week.
1 person hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle on I-40, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One person is hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle on I-40 Wednesday morning, according to Memphis Police Department. Memphis Police responded to the crash just before 7:40 a.m. at I-40 East and North Watkins Street. The person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Descendants of slaves/slaveholders reunite
About 80 descendants, both White and Black, joined in a reunion July 11-13, to celebrate a common heritage. The discovery that descendants of the Lewellen Family Plantation, Black and White, was discovered through a genetic match on Ancestry.com. Black and White cousins, Beverly Bevel, Dudley Lewellen and Rhonda Roederer, met...
‘Christmas in July’ event in Laurel Thursday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The United Way of the Pine Belt Region is hosting its “Christmas in July” event in Laurel Thursday. “We are excited to share about the mission of the United Way,” said Betsy Ivey, UWPBR executive director. The group is partnering with Community Bank...
Mississippi Children’s Museum receives support for afterschool program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) received support from the R.V. Powers and Robert E. Lake Foundations, as the museum prepares for the fourth year of continuing the innovative afterschool program. The Launch into Learning program serves more than 100 students from Jackson Public Schools (JPS) and 30 students from Meridian Public Schools, with […]
Body found in Mississippi believed to be missing Southern student, sheriff says
A body found in Mississippi is believed to be a Southern University student who was reported missing a week earlier, West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said Wednesday. Family members reported Steven Harris IV, 20, of St. Francisville, missing on July 17 after they were unable to reach his cell phone. Harris was scheduled to be in court for a custody hearing of his child but did not show up, Spillman said.
Fate of on-again, off-again Yazoo Pumps expected by December despite no price tag
ROLLING FORK — For years, the fate of a project known as the Yazoo Pumps has bounced back and forth in a game of political ping pong. Now, with a retooled pumps proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inching closer to a new flood control plan for the South Delta.
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