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Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
Shooting suspect that left a man hurt appears in Corinth Municipal Court
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) - A man charged with a shooting that left a man hurt had a bond hearing in Corinth on Thursday, August 15. Corinth Police said that Rashaun Ford, 20, surrendered himself in regarding a weekend shooting in the city Tuesday. He is facing aggravated assault charges in...
Little Sturgis a big deal in Oktibbeha County
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as...
Mississippi festival that attracted over 100,000 attendees in 2024 named ‘Signature Event of the Southeast’
The annual Double Decker Arts Festival, one of Oxford’s most celebrated events, has been named a “Signature Event of the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) for the fourth time. This prestigious recognition highlights the festival as one of the region’s top events, showcasing its significant cultural impact.
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline. The Corps' project manager, Matthew Scott Ellzey, said the agency will begin...
MDWFP records second CWD positive in deer enclosure
JACKSON — A new CWD positive was recorded on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Chronic Wasting Disease Dashboard this week. Deer Program Coordinator William McKinley said the positive sample came from an enclosure in Benton County which tested positive in April and was not recorded until this week. McKinley said it is […] The post MDWFP records second CWD positive in deer enclosure appeared first on Daily Leader.
Northwest Adult Ed graduate succeeds due to supportive team of educators
Aug 15, 2024- Northwest Mississippi Community College’s recent adult ed graduate, Zach Dalton of Coldwater, is beginning his first college class on Aug. 19 as a welding student after turning around his life due to a support system who saw him through the changes. Growing up the son of...
Southaven Police Looking For Runaway Juvenile
The Southaven Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Willie Reed, a runaway juvenile. Willie is described as a black male with brown eyes and black and red hair. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt and black pants.
Ole Miss Soccer opens season Thursday night versus Southern University
Year two of the Molly Rouse era begins Thursday as Ole Miss opens its regular season schedule at home against Southern University. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+. QUICK KICKS. Ole Miss opens its 2024 season Thursday against Southern for the first...
Woman assaults officer after James Lounge shooting: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is now in jail for assaulting an officer after a fatal shooting at a nightclub Wednesday on Summer Avenue, according to Memphis Police. Raven Crawford, 32, is charged with assault on a first responder and disorderly conduct. She is being held in jail on a $7,500 bond. MPD says they […]
City of Gulfport set to use $1.2 million to make improvements in low-income areas
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport City Council voted on Wednesday to adopt its 2024 Action Plan for money from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Gulfport is set to use $1.2 million dollars of community development block grants to make improvements in low-income areas of the city. The...
Pennies for Parks using sales tax increase to maintain youth sports fields in George County
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) - Youth sports in George County are so popular that the city of Lucedale passed a restaurant and hotel sales tax increase to help fund its parks and ball fields, which are struggling to accommodate the youth sports programs. “Until we get some more fields, we are...
Smith signs with European Club
Holly Springs great Daquan Smith is taking his talents to Europe, to become a professional basketball player for club “Valmiera Glass Via” of the ENBL” European North Basketball League.”. Smith had a stellar collegiate career which led to his professional signing with the club. Smith is coming...
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