Senatobia
LATEST NEWS
Six teens all plead guilty to carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Six teens have all pled guilty to attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland last December. On December 31, 2023, the group of teens left a hotel on Ridgewood Road and began walking through the At Home parking lot and onto County Line Road. The group...
What to know about the bribery case that brought down former councilwoman Angelique Lee
After pleading guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery charges on Wednesday, Angelique Lee, the former Ward 2 councilwoman, will now wait until Nov. 13 for a judge to sentence her. Hours after she resigned from the Jackson City Council on Wednesday morning, Lee entered the Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse...
Groundbreaking held for The Heights at Waterpointe
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new style of living will soon open in the City of Flowood. On Thursday, August 15, a groundbreaking was held for The Heights at Waterpointe in Flowood. Officials said the multi-family building will have 240 units and will create an urban feel that blends in with the traditional neighborhood design. “It’s […]
Hattiesburg Clinic doctors say ambient AI lowers stress, burnout
Hattiesburg Clinic doctors say ambient AI lowers stress, burnout. Ambient AI scribe technology works well for many doctors at the physician-owned and -governed Hattiesburg Clinic, and they are welcome to use it if they wish. For some, however, the digital tool doesn’t fit into their workflow, so they are free to continue practicing without it.
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August 14 in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Investigators said the suspect, 20-year-old Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats to children and teachers at […]
Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire
Ole Miss extends a midweek offer to former Minnesota commit Nelson McGuire. The Rebels could be looking to add third OL commit in 2025 class. The post Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire appeared first on On3.
Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama
The court ordered Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard to pay more than $2,000 in fines for the misdemeanor counts. Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to DUI charge in Alabama. A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
First Alert for early heat and afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast sit right on the edge of high pressure keeping the stifling heat in place with Excessive Heat Warnings int the early evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s with dew points near 80 will push heat indices into the 110-115 degree range. Take full heat precautions, staying hydrated, taking breaks and listening to your body.
Vote for top Mississippi kicker, punter entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's kicker or punter entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school kicker or punter is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Sunday. Eli Adams, Jackson Prep:...
Delta In a Minute 8-14
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI - A former Mississippi councilman accused of selling drugs out of his vape shops was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison. Former Biloxi City Councilman, Robert Leon Deming, III, was sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. A Mississippi man...
Mississippi sees slight increase in chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2023-24 Chronic Absenteeism Report. The new report shows the 2023-24 state chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4%, which is a slight increase compared to 23.9% in 2022-23. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason, which […]
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour
The three components of the Cooperative Youth Leaders program are Learn, Grow, and Experience. Eighty-five rising high school seniors from across Mississippi traveled to Washington, DC, in June to experience all facets of their nation’s capital city. Five of those students were from Lincoln and Pike County schools: Emme Barrett, Brookhaven Academy; Da’Mya Edwards, Brookhaven […] The post Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi’s 37th Youth Tour appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lafayette Fire, TECH offer innovative firefighter training program
The Lafayette County Fire Department is partnering with the Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology to offer a unique opportunity to become firefighters upon graduation. This initiative, led by Assistant Chief of Training Jamie Phillips, aims to equip students with the necessary skills to be better prepared for any state’s certification process upon graduation from high […] The post Lafayette Fire, TECH offer innovative firefighter training program appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.