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Businesses host benefit for a family who lost their home to a fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two local businesses raised money for a family who lost their home in a fire on Sunday, July 14. BBQ Drippins and the Fish Shack hosted a benefit today for Tommy and Alecia Prude. They lost their home to a fire in June. All of...
‘The whole experience is surreal’: Madison native reflects on Jeopardy appearance
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A dream became a reality for Madison resident Larry P. Wellington, who recently participated in his lifelong favorite game show, Jeopardy. “It’s crazy. It’s like I said, the whole experience is surreal. It goes by in a blur, and it’s just like, I can’t believe I’m here,” Wellington said.
Authorities confirm names of those found dead in Marshall County
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WTVA) – Authorities in Marshall County have confirmed the names of the victims in a deadly quadruple shooting. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office reports that Nathan Stewart, 27, of Holly Springs, Shavawn Murry, 23, of Holly Springs, Victoria Pugh, 23, of Memphis, Tennessee, and Charde Ulonda Patirece Trevino, 24, of Memphis, Tennessee were all found dead in Holly Springs Sunday night.
School Chooses TPO Roof as a Aesthetic and Cost-Saving Option
Established in 1970, Jackson Preparatory School is a coeducational day school and one of Mississippi’s finest college preparatory institutions. The school has excelled in academics and athletics throughout its history. With its new K–5 elementary school, which opened in early 2023, Jackson Prep now offers opportunities for students in grades K–12 on its 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi.
Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point provides back to school clothes for families at no cost
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - When it comes time to stock up on school supplies, that means it’s also time to build up that back-to-school wardrobe. Thanks to members of the Junior Auxiliary of Moss Point, families can do just that at no cost. “Each parent can get six...
Mississippi State’s CVM saves life of sea turtle
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle had its third successful visit for specialized care at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The turtle, also known as Toast Malone, recently arrived with a fishhook lodged in its stomach. Officials said MSU Professor and CVM Internist Dr. John Thomason performed an […]
Mississippi State's Nate Dohm selected by Mets in 2024 MLB Draft
STARKVILLE -- Nate Dohm is set to take the next step in his baseball career. Dohm, a right-handed pitcher for Mississippi State, was the latest Diamond Dawg to hear his name called in this year's MLB Draft, when he was selected by New York with the 82nd overall pick in Monday's third round. His draft slot is worth a listed $934, 800.
Yazoo County deputies seize alcohol bottles, marijuana at correctional facility
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Yazoo County deputies seized contraband that was located inside the fence of the Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility. The incident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. Deputies were dispatched to the facility in reference to two suspects near the outer perimeter fence. When deputies searched the area, […]
Ivey League: Football’s a learned love for Chris Hardie, Ole Miss’ newest ‘Landshark’
Star Ole Miss football defender Jared Ivey is joined in this all-new edition of the ‘Ivey League’ by the newest ‘Landshark’ for the Rebels, Jacksonville State transfer defensive lineman Chris Hardie. Hardie, in May, committed to Ole Miss over Oklahoma and his former defensive coordinator, Zach...
Ole Miss' SEC title hopes will start by hosting Kentucky
DALLAS - Ole Miss will start SEC play by welcoming the Kentucky Wildcats to Oxford for the second time in three years. The Cats and Rebels met in Oxford for Ole Miss' 2022 SEC opener in a top-15 battle between No. 7 Kentucky and No. 12 Ole Miss, a game in which Kentucky fell in heartbreaking fashion 22-19 in front of a sold-out crowd that featured a large Kentucky contingent.
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