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DOJ: State Again Stepping on Kids' Rights
JACKSON — The last time the U.S. Department of Justice investigated the treatment of youth in Mississippi's criminal-justice system--in 2006 at the Walnut Grove Youth Correction Facility--it led to a class-action lawsuit. It seems that history is repeating itself. On Aug. 10, the DOJ released a new investigative report...
Petal School District undergoing leadership changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District is facing multiple leadership changes for this upcoming school year. Pending school board approval, Emily Branch will serve as the new principal of Petal Primary School. Branch is a 25-year educator who has served the district for 20 years. She was more...
Multiple Mississippi fire departments respond to downtown Vardaman fire. Three buildings consumed in blaze.
Numerous Mississippi fire agencies are working to put out a blaze that has reportedly consumed three buildings in downtown Vardaman. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the firefighters responded to an active fire at approximately 5:30 a.m. Residents in the Vardaman area posted photos and videos of the blaze on social...
Donations boxes in Aberdeen being used to dump unwanted items
Www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-07-15 18:51:30. SUMMARY: In Aberdeen, Mississippi, residents are misusing donation boxes on East Canal Street meant for clothes and shoes by dumping household trash, causing actual donations to spoil. Mayor Dwight Stevens urges the community to only deposit properly bagged, usable clothes. He noted that boxes at Food Giant were removed due to similar misuse. The mayor highlighted the unsightly nature of the problem and its impact on donation quality, reflecting community concerns about the issue. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart does not seem too impressed with his depiction in the new “NCAA Football” video game from EA Sports. At Monday’s SEC Media Day, Dart got to see his image in the new EA Sports game, which is slated to release on July 19. Dart is depicted with a rather prominent... The post Star QB was not happy with his depiction in ‘NCAA Football’ video game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Indecent Exposure and Multiple Shoplifting, Disorderly Conduct, and DUIs in Attala and Leake Arrests
JERMEL D BALL, 25, of Kosciusko, Indecent Exposure, KPD. Bond $1,300. JESSICA D BOLICK, 33, of Hickory, NC, Shoplifting, CPD. Bond $889.25. HEATHER A BURRAGE, 31, of Carthage, DUI – 1st, No Driver’s License, MHP. Bond $1,000, $500. DEVON L CRISLER, 30, of Walnut Grove, Bench Warrant –...
‘The whole experience is surreal’: Madison native reflects on Jeopardy appearance
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A dream became a reality for Madison resident Larry P. Wellington, who recently participated in his lifelong favorite game show, Jeopardy. “It’s crazy. It’s like I said, the whole experience is surreal. It goes by in a blur, and it’s just like, I can’t believe I’m here,” Wellington said.
Emergency hospital opening in Smith County
RALEIGH, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center will be collaborating to open the Smith County Emergency Hospital. The new rural emergency hospital is expected to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital will be located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh.
Funerals Paused for Fire Investigation
PANOLA COUNTY - The Panola County Coroner has paused funeral services for an elderly Crowder couple to allow investigators more time to look into the fire that apparently killed them on a recent Sunday afternoon. The Panolian reports Mary and Nelson King died Sunday at their home at 131 Love...
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