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Greenville Police Charge Father After Infant Dies in Hot Car
A Greenville man has been charged with felony child deprivation after his infant son was found dead in a car on Monday. The Greenville Police Department received a call from the 700 block of Manilla Street reporting that the father, Rapheal Montgomery, had not returned home with his 3-month-old child.
Anger rises after officials vote to sell abandoned school in Montgomery County
DUCK HILL, Miss. (WTVA) – A part of the Montgomery County community is angry after a vote to sell an abandoned school. The Duck Hill City Council voted to sell the old Binford High School property, which has been closed since the early 2000s. Some people call it "The...
Winona sees the departure of several lead city employees
WINONA, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Winona has seen the departure of several city employees over the past few months. Five city workers in lead positions have left since July. This has caused many in the community to ask questions. Mayor Aaron Dees said two workers retired: Frank...
Bay St. Louis now requiring short term rental properties to be registered through city
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Bay St. Louis is now requiring 472 active short term rental owners to register their property with the city. With about a 55% occupancy rate, the city wants to keep those renters and property owners safe. Applications for registration being available to property owners...
Brian Kelly trolls another SEC coach during a press conference
Although Brian Kelly is no longer associated with Notre Dame football, we still keep tabs on what “Bayou Brian” has been doing at LSU. He’s once again trending on social media, this time it isn’t for his atrocious dancing, but for trolling Ole Miss head coach lane kiffin. Someone who he does have some past issues with.
To the Top Collective: Representing Southern Miss athletes’ NIL
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi is working on new ways to develop and promote its athletes’ names, images and likenesses. An organization known as “To the Top Collective” is working to take Golden Eagle athletes to the next level, on and off the field.
Lumberton police chief applies for same position in Columbia
LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - The search is underway in the City of Columbia for a new police chief after its former chief, Michael Kelly, resigned. Kelly’s resignation officially was accepted Tuesday. Wednesday, Lumberton Police Chief Adrien Fortenberry confirmed that he has applied for the job. In a statement, Fortenberry...
Southaven says plans for hotel, convention center are moving forward
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Southaven city leaders say their plan for a hotel and convention center are moving forward. The city says the land deal is expected to close in October and dirt will be moving this fall. Southaven officials say things are expected to go vertical in the Spring.
Aurora Flight Sciences in Columbus announces expansion and new jobs
An aerosystems manufacturing company announced an expansion in Lowndes County that will create 63 jobs. Aurora Flight Sciences in Columbus announces expansion and new jobs. An aerosystems manufacturing company announced an expansion in Lowndes County that will create 63 jobs.
City pushing forward with search for convention center hotel developer amid bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders say they’re still planning to evaluate responses submitted months ago to build a convention center hotel, despite the fact one of those proposals is now believed to be fake. “No one has been disqualified because it’s not even been scored,” said Jackson...
Carter Foundation hosting “Support the Youth” kick-off
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - There is no need to worry about your dinner plans this Sunday. The Carter Foundation is hosting a kick-off event to support the youth of Meridian. The event will be held at Highland Park this Sunday at 4 p.m. The Carter Foundation is partnering with Academy...
Thunder Over Columbus airshow set to take off over CAFB
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – “Thunder Over Columbus” will soon be roaring into Columbus Air Force Base. Lt. Col. Rowdy Little spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Columbus. He’s the air show director at the base. Little talked about his life in the United States Air Force,...
USM removed the word ‘diverse’ from its mission statement. Faculty reps weren’t consulted
The changes have nothing to do with the political headwinds facing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education, a university spokesperson told Mississippi Today.
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