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Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery
STORY SUBMITTED WILSON FARNHAM JR. While patiently waiting on the Lord’s return, our cemeteries at Shiloh Church in Sontag of Lawrence County have slowly been filling to capacity. Organized in 1845 and on its present location for a very long time, we have two burial grounds and are located on a high hill with limited […] The post Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two Mississippi escapees captured after being found in abandoned home
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The two inmates who escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center have been captured. According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson were located in an abandoned home on Bridewell Lane on Saturday, July 6. Authorities said the inmates escaped from the Claiborne County […]
Mississippi native to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chances are you have heard his music.
Mississippi native and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Thursday. The ceremony, administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will be live-streamed on the official Hollywood Walk of Fame website (walkoffame.com) at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. A Natchez...
On this day in 1957
Althea Gibson became the first African American to win the women's singles title at Wimbledon and became the top female tennis player in the world. Just six years earlier, she had become the first black player to compete at Wimbledon. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Harlem, where...
Not just dengue: Over a third of U.S. states have detected West Nile virus
Over a third of U.S. states have detected the West Nile virus so far this year, as mosquito-transmitted diseases continue to grow their presence in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seven human cases were confirmed across seven states as of June 25. They took place in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee. The rest were seen in mosquitoes, birds or other animals.
Here's What We Know About Aubreigh Wyatt, Whose Death Is All Over TikTok
The death of a young person is always a tragedy, and Aubreigh Wyatt's death is no exception. The Mississippi teenager died in September of 2023 by suicide, and her story has been trending across social media in the months since. If you've seen Aubreigh's name pop up somewhere like TikTok, then you may be wondering exactly what happened to her. Here's what we know about the still-unfolding drama and why so many people are raging against bullies after hearing her story. What happened to Aubreigh Wyatt? Aubreigh died by suicide after facing what her mother, Heather, claims to be a...
Staying safe while boating on the Mississippi
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — As summer goes into full swing, many will be heading out to boat on the Mississippi river. Officials say it's important to remember the basics - Wear a life jacket, don't drink and boat, and always have a fire extinguisher. Make sure you have enough...
Positive samples of West Nile virus increase
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus last week. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of […] The post Positive samples of West Nile virus increase appeared first on Daily Leader.
Outlet involved in Brett Favre welfare scandal in legal jeopardy
Anna Wolfe, the Mississippi Today reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for her investigation into improper use of welfare funds in the state and uncovered Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s involvement in the scandal, is fighting a losing battle against a defamation lawsuit by former Gov. Phil Bryant. After a judge issued Read more... The post Mississippi Today reporter who outed Brett Favre in welfare scandal compelled by judge to reveal sources appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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