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Recent Founder’s Day Celebration
Mound Bayou held 137th anniversary event on July 12. With its theme of “Restore Our Ancestor’s Resilience,” the 137th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration for the town of Mound Bayou was held Friday, July 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The celebration, which actually is observed for several days in the town, featured a keynote address by Congressman Bennie Thompson on Friday night, along with several other activities.
3 On Your Side Investigates: Off Base
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When Tim Bennett took over Smith-Wills Stadium in 2019, he wanted to breathe new life into the facility and again make it a premier destination for baseball. The wind was at his back, having already been recognized by state leaders for helping bring in the Mississippi...
Judge: Pretrial Files in Jay Lee Murder Case to Remain Unsealed
OXFORD, Miss.—Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther denied a joint motion on Thursday by attorneys on both sides to seal all pretrial filings in the capital-murder case against Sheldon “Timothy” Harrington, who is accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee in 2022, a University of Mississippi student who planned to start graduate school in the fall. Lee’s body has not been found.
On this day in 1964
Unita Blackwell became the Issaquena County delegate for the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which fought to replace Mississippi’s all-white delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. “We had no idea that we were changing the whole political future of America,” she said. “We were going because we didn’t have...
City working to develop new long-range plan for Clinton
It’s been six years since the City of Clinton revised the road map it uses to guide long-term growth, and City officials say it’s time to begin putting together a new comprehensive plan. “We have to stay in compliance with the state on our zoning ordinances and things...
Cain Recyclers announces “Scrap for Hope”
Out of a desire to make a positive impact on their community, the ownership and employees of Cain Recyclers in Kosciusko, Mississippi have created Scrap for Hope. Scrap for Hope is a fundraising opportunity where people can turn their junk scrap metal into hope for their local community and beyond.
Players of The Pine Belt: Sacred Heart QB Kyron Murphy
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The bond between a head coach and a quarterback is crucial on the gridiron, and the one between Sacred Heart Catholic School quarterback Kyron Murphy and his head coach, Ed Smith, their connection began more than 4 years ago. “He used to keep me when I...
Niko Mazza, Dalton McIntyre Sign Professional Contracts
7/25/2024 4:00:00 PM | Baseball HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss right-handed pitcher Niko Mazza (Madison, Miss.) and outfielder Dalton McIntyre (Jackson, Tenn.) will each begin their respective professional baseball careers this summer after recently signing professional contracts. Both were taken in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft earlier this month with Mazza taken in the eighth round (pick No. 238) by the San Francisco Giants, while McIntyre went in the 19th round (pick No. 581) to the Atlanta Braves. In three seasons for the Golden Eagles, Mazza posted a 14-5 record with a 4.17 ERA. This past spring, he earned...
PSC warns about employee scam
JACKSON - The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. A caller is impersonating a MPSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into the consumer's account. On Thursday, the Commission received a...
Southern Miss takes the stage at Sun Belt media days
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WDAM) - The conclusion of the Sun Belt Conference media days on Wednesday indicated the return of college football is imminent. Southern Miss was among the seven West Division teams to speak at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. The talk centered around how the Golden...
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Former GSU Women’s Basketball Standout Jazmin Boyd
GRAMBLING, La. | Funeral Arrangements have been announced for former Grambling State University women's basketball player Jazmin Boyd. Jazmin Boyd Arrangements: Logos Missionary Baptist Church 310 Mobile St. Hattiesburg, Miss. Monday, July 29, 2024 Viewing 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 Funeral 2 p.m. Send Floral Arrangements to: McSwain & Myers Funeral Services LLC 1317 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Miss., 39401.
Land at Collins Fire Training Center to be cleared for new, live-fire training props
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Police and Fire Training Center will soon have some more space for fire training. About 2 1/2 acres of land on the north side of the center is set to be cleared, so some new, flammable liquid-fire training props can be used. The Collins...
Mississippi domestic violence shelters in need of funding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Domestic violence shelters across Mississippi are in need of help. Workers said they have little money and less space. Due to many families in need of assistance, officials at the shelters said the need for funding is tremendous. Lanza Seals, the executive director for Angel Wings Outreach Center, said there are […]
Alabama man charged with trying to rape elderly woman
An Alabama man was arrested Thursday morning in Mississippi after prosecutors said he broke into an elderly woman’s house and attempted to rape her before a neighbor heard her cries for help and came to her aid. Elvis Dewayne Henderson was indicted by the December 2023 Mobile County Grand...
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