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Ole Miss opens as 40-point plus favorite over week 1 opponent Furman
The Rebels are 42 days away from running out onto Hollingsworth field to take on FCS side Furman in the opening game of the 2024 season. As expected, Ole Miss has opened as huge point favorites over the Paladins, with them as big as +42.5 point favorites. In the opening...
David Hall elected to Miss. Power Board
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian businessman has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Power Company. David Hall is President and CEO of Hall Timberlands, a family owned timber company in business in Meridian for over 85 years. David Hall.
Oral arguments to be reset in Carlos Moore judicial performance case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Oral arguments in a case that could determine whether to remove Carlos Moore as a municipal court judge will be rescheduled for a later date. Moore was slated to appear before the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 23. However, the attorney filed a motion to continue due to a death in the family.
South 28th Avenue Baptist hosts 7th ‘Back-to-School Bash’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Families preparing for a new school year made a stop at South 28th Avenue Baptist Church Saturday. The church hosted its annual “Bach to School Bash,” featuring pizza and other food for the visitors ad activities for students. The church gave away nearly 200...
Laurel School District dedicates new school year to David Taylor II
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel School District took a moment to honor the late David Taylor II at its convocation Friday. Taylor was Mayor of Heidelberg and served as a teacher and coach in the Laurel School District. He was a public school teacher for more than 14 years.
Petal Children’s Task Force gets $5,000 donation from Amerigroup
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal Children’s Task Force got a big donation Friday from health insurance company, Amerigroup Mississippi. Amerigroup gave the organization $5,000. “With this, we’re able to purchase food, because when we order pallets, and twelve pallets might cost us $10,000, well, this will be half...
NFL player returns to Laurel alma mater Friday
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A special guest made an appearance at the Laurel School District Friday during its annual convocation. National Football League offensive tackle Charles Cross was the speaker at the event. During the event, Cross announced he was opening a $10,000 scholarship fund for Laurel High School seniors.
CRIME REPORTS: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Friday at 11 a.m. Richard W. Chism, 44, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of a Schedule II drug, improper equipment. Mario Denman, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Verona Police Department, felony fleeing. James T. Edwards, 42, of ...
Local hair salon gives away free bookbags
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With the rise of inflation, several parents may need a little extra help with providing school supplies for their children. This is why one hair salon in Columbus, is helping families with school supplies. “Hair in Motion” provided all school-aged children with a free bookbag,...
Gabe's Saturday Evening Forecast - Cooler temperatures stick around and so do those rain chances
Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible overnight and into Sunday. A stationary front lingering over our area will allow for some more showers and thunderstorms to form especially by Sunday afternoon.
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