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Female inmates change their lives through Hinds CC’s HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education...
Vicksburg’s Blake Teller appointed to Access to Justice Commission
Vicksburg attorney Blake Teller has been appointed to the Access to Justice Commission. Teller was appointed to the commission along with Chancellor Joseph Kilgore of Philadelphia and attorney Michael Carr of Cleveland. Hinds Chancery Judge Tiffany Grove of Raymond and attorneys Julian Miller of Jackson and David Haadsma of Tupelo were reappointed to the commission. […]
Our Lady of the Gulf’s 40th annual Crab Festival serves up Fourth of July classics
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Not even a heat index of 109 could keep people from enjoying the 40th annual Crab Festival in Bay St. Louis on Thursday. Misting fans worked overtime under food awnings to help people cool off before diving in. While the spinning rides offered a breeze, the rain shower stole the show as it brought temperatures down.
Lewis Ranch owner hopes to begin tours this fall
The new owner of the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch is planning to hold a birthday bash for the late rock ’n’ roll legend in September to kick of the start of public tours. Todd Allen Herendeen, a Florida-based rock ’n’ roll tribute artist, purchased the Nesbit home of the singer last month and is planning to restore it and open it up to the public for tours. He dropped by the Board of Supervisors this week to introduce himself and updated them on all he is planning to do at the historic home.
Rain showers moving back in
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Finishing off our 4th of July with some great firework display conditions! Any showers from today will be fizzling out. However, rain is not going to be a stranger as we finish off the week. INDEPENDENCE NIGHT: The sun is expected to set around 8:07PM...
Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans for a massive solar investment in rural Hinds County face pushback by some residents, claiming the project was greenlit far too quickly. Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, has cleared the first of many hurdles that would bring Mississippi’s largest solar plant to Hinds County. After holding […]
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy
Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording engineer Thomas “TJ” Johnson. He...
NFL veteran KJ Wright gets ready for third annual alumni charity basketball game
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss — Olive Branch native and 2014 Super Bowl Champion KJ Wright is back home in Mississippi preparing for his third annual alumni charity basketball game at his old stomping grounds - Olive Branch High School. "It's everything to me just to get the communities together," Wright...
Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore Reinstated
The Laurel Board of Education has announced the reinstatement of Dr. Shawn Larrimore as Superintendent, effective July 8th. After a traffic stop in May, Larrimore was arrested and charged with DUI and other traffic-related offenses. A letter posted by the Laurel School District on their Facebook Page:. Community Statement: Reinstatement...
Bay Springs 2024 football schedule
8/30: at Raleigh - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Taylorsville - 7 p.m. 9/13: vs. Heidelberg - 7 p.m. 9/20: at Philadelphia - 7 p.m. 9/26: vs. Choctaw Central - 7 p.m. 10/4: vs. Scott Central* - 7 p.m. 10/11: at Clarkdale* - 7 p.m. 10/18: vs. Newton* - 7 p.m.
Star spangled performance: Orchestral Society, Chamber Choir hold patriotic concert
Independence Day celebrations began Sunday in the River City as the Vicksburg Orchestral Society and Chamber Choir performed a patriotic concert at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center auditorium. Sponsored by The Four Seasons of the Arts and the City of Vicksburg, Sunday’s concert was led by Warren County High School Band Director and conductor Jace […]
First Alert Forecast: scattered showers, storms expected over the weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - TONIGHT: While a lingering shower is possible, most locations are forecast stay dry and muggy overnight. Expect temperatures to bottom out in the middle to upper 70s by morning. FRIDAY: More summertime showers and thunderstorms are likely at times throughout Friday ahead of an incoming frontal...
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