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Mississippi casino showers player with $205,000 ‘Mo’ Mummy’ jackpot
A Mississippi gambler walked away with “Mo” money than they could count when they won more than $200,000 at a casino slot machine. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi celebrated its fourth $100,000 plus jackpot of the year this weekend. An anonymous individual from Orange Beach, Alabama,...
BREAKING: Rebel Pitcher Hunter Elliott announces his return to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott announced on Twitter that he would be returning to Oxford for another year despite being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. Back in 2022, as a freshman, Elliott became a key contributor to...
Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Marion County deputies arrested an elderly man after he allegedly held two staff members at an elementary school against their will. Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall said Timothy Wad, 76, of Foxworth, entered the West Marion Primary School before 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, as staff were entering. The […]
Fit Chef is now open in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fit Chef has a new location in Fondren! Studio 3 visited and learned more about the healthy meal options. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to...
Fallen teammate on 49ers' hearts entering state tournament
They are still grieving the loss of a teammate, but the Tupelo 49ers will soldier on this week. The Senior American Legion State Tournament starts Thursday at the Sacred Heart Athletic Complex in Hattiesburg. Tupelo opens against Hattiesburg, just nine days after infielder Logan Williams died in a motor vehicle accident. The 49ers will have decals on their batting helmets that read “LW3” – ...
Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time appeared first on Daily Leader.
Visit Natchez announces new edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition...
CRIME REPORTS: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Tuesday at 1 p.m. Johnny J. Chandler, 55, of Shannon, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, possession of cocaine. Christopher Jalen Horton, 28, of Shannon, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, domestic violence-third offense. Ryan J. Rankins, 39, of ...
Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school
www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-25 16:15:03 SUMMARY: A janitor at West Maran Primary School prevented a potential shooting when an elderly man entered the school with a gun […] The post Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. No related posts.
Mississippians reminded to stop for school buses when loading, unloading children
JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Mississippians are reminded to obey school bus safety laws. Drivers must stop for school buses — at least 10 feet from the bus — when loading or unloading children. Vehicles are not to move until all children have crossed the street and the...
Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive
Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Tupelo Police confirm one person injured in shooting on Monument Drive. Tupelo Police report one person was wounded in a Wednesday afternoon shooting.
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