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Houston Man, Along with his Dog, Dies in Car Accident
A Houston man lost his life due to a car crash when his truck left the road and struck a tree early Friday morning around 7 am. The accident occured just east of Houston near the Buena Vista area, on County Road 406 in Chickasaw County.
Tupelo Police Chief Issues Serious Warning for Parents about Firearms & Social Media
The Tupelo Police Department is raising concerns about seeing posts on social media where children and teens are flaunting firearms. This, they say, "is contributing to a culture of violence and posing significant safety risks"
Man shot in the leg in Aberdeen
One person was shot Saturday morning in Aberdeen.
WalletHub: Mississippians worst at budgeting in US
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As day-to-day expenses increase nationally, a report indicates that Mississippians are among the worst situated to adapt to it. Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation has risen by about 23% since July 2019. Mississippi, the state with the lowest median household income nationally, is perhaps the least […]
Mississippi fourth most overdue for a big lottery win: study
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to win it all, Mississippi is among the places most overdue for a huge jackpot. According to Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winner lists, no Mississippian has ever won either. However, Mississippi’s bordering neighbors have residents who are national jackpot winners. This includes Alabama, where no state or national […]
Severe Thunderstorms Developing Across Parts of Coastal Louisiana & Florida
Severe Storms Slowly Heading Ashore With Waterspout Risk. Good afternoon everyone. As stated in this morning's article, we needed to watch coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida today for embedded severe weather with this tropical energy.
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