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Why Mississippi State transfer RJ Melendez is embracing defensive role for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE -- Since transferring to Mississippi State, RJ Melendez has embraced a defensive role with the Bulldogs' men's basketball team, because he knows better than anyone that offense comes and goes. Last season, as a member of Georgia, Melendez scored a season-high 35 points in the Bulldogs' win at Florida....
Jackson-George Regional Library System Helps Smokey Bear Celebrate 80 Years This August
Jackson-George Regional Library System invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Throughout August, join Smokey Bear at your local library to learn about wildfires and the environment. Engage in reading activities, earn badges and prizes, and take action to make a difference. Did you know 9 out of...
AWS Plans $10 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi
MADISON, Miss. – An investment of $1,000 in Amazon stock 20 years ago would be worth $90,500 today, an annualized return of 24 percent. Not bad for a bookseller that expanded into selling other products online, then shifted into providing cloud services, and now also operates grocery stores, health clinics, and an online pharmacy.
Clarke County continues to investigate deadly shooting in Shubuta
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - Sunday around 2 a.m., the entire town was filled with law enforcement after a 17-year-old was shot multiple times at a party and died. Clarke County Sheriff Anthony Chancelor confirms the body of the 17-year-old was found outside of the party on James Street in Shubuta.
Bricen Rivers denied bond in Mississippi, victim’s father speaks out
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (Scripps News Nashville/Court TV) — A Mississippi judge denied bond for a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend while out on bond for charges in Tennessee. Bricen Rivers is charged in the death of Lauren Johansen. Rivers made his first court appearance in Forrest County, Mississippi, on Friday. He was previously transferred... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Three injured in Jones County rollover crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three people, including a child, were injured during a crash in Jones County. The crash happened on Interstate 59 northbound at the 81 mile marker just before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door pickup truck off of the […]
Two-Car Wreck Near Philadelphia; Injury Reported at Neshoba Co. Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A two-car wreck was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 488 in Neshoba County Friday night. The wreck was called in just after 10 p.m. The caller told dispatchers there were injuries. When deputies arrived they talked to the people involved, who refused medical treatment.
Man shot after altercation in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was shot after an altercation in Jackson on Sunday. Detective Tommie Brown says the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Alta Woods Boulevard. He tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that two men were involved in an altercation when one of them shot the other.
MGCCC receives Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Grant for third year
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been invited to return in the initiative’s sixth year, making this the third year MGCCC has been included. Metallica Scholars funding has been used at MGCCC to enhance career and technical education programs at the college in a variety of ways, including providing over 60 student scholarships.
Co-Author Dr. Paul White Joins Young Professionals Discussion
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Vicksburg Young Professionals met last Wednesday for the final discussion on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and received a surprise when one of the co-authors, Dr. Paul White, joined the meeting via Zoom. Michelle Fisackerly led the discussion on...
Meridian Museum of Art’s 50th Annual Reception
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, the Meridian Museum of Art hosted their 50th annual bi-state reception. Every year this event is held here in Meridian and it is sponsored and funded by alliance health to which they can host and give awards out to winners of the art reception. Art...
Customers Cause Trouble at Philly Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–Two different customers caused trouble at two Philadelphia businesses in separate incidents Friday. Both incidents were just after 6 p.m. A man was caught shoplifting at the Philadelphia Walmart. He was being held by the store manager as the loss prevention person called police. It was unclear if police made an arrest.
Car Crashes During Brief Police Chase in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A car crashed on Red Dog Rd. in Carthage Saturday night as it was being pursued by a Leake County deputy. About 10:15 a deputy called in to dispatch that he had spotted a car that appeared to be driving recklessly on Hwy. 35 near Red Dog Rd., just outside the Carthage city limits.
Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will launch a new college wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in August 2024. Press P.A.W.S, the new QEP, stands for Positively Advocating for Wolf Pack Success. Press P.A.W.S aims to increase student success by providing students with enhanced mental health support and services, empowering them through their social, physical, and emotional growth. […] The post Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan appeared first on Daily Leader.
Vols set to begin two-a-day football practices
Each day is an opportunity to make an impression at Starkville Academy. The discovery of the next group of Volunteers on the football field takes place for head coach Chase Nicholson and his staff on Monday with the start of two-a-day practices. Spring practice revealed some things to Nicholson about...
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