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Daniel Callihan will face the death penalty in Louisiana, Tangipahoa official says
Daniel Callihan, who has been charged with murder in both Louisiana and Mississippi in the brutal killings of a Loranger woman and her 4-year-old daughter, will face the death penalty in Louisiana, according to Tangipahoa Parish District Attorney Scott Perrilloux. “We feel that it’s appropriate for a jury to determine...
Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2024
Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2024 joined us on Live at 9 on Monday. Addie Carver, 17, will represent the state at Miss Teen USA. She is native of Brookhaven and a junior at Lawrence County High School where she is ranked in the top 10 of her class.
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering farm conservation data. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, in partnership with the National Resources Conservation Service, asks farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to submit in-depth information about the conservation practices they employ. Nearly 12,000 operators nationwide — including nearly 175 in Mississippi — will receive the 2024 […] The post USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners appeared first on Daily Leader.
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing to Help People with Disabilities
(TNS) — A few weeks ago, Noam Platt and Philip Dunham set up shop at Camp Dream Street, an overnight camp in Mississippi for children with disabilities. When one camper who uses a wheelchair said he had trouble drawing with a clipboard when he wasn't near a table, Platt and Dunham worked with him to tailor a design that would fit his needs. Overnight they 3D-printed a contoured lap desk fitted to his legs, customized with his name and a Godzilla head sticking out.
Several Mississippi players drafted in MLB draft
FORT WORTH, Texas (WLBT) - The 2024 MLB Draft started Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. According to MLB Pipeline’s most recent mock draft, four Mississippi players are expected to be drafted in the first round. The first off the board was Jackson Prep outfielder Konnor Griffin. Griffin was selected...
MSU to the Rescue: Veterinary Medicine College Again Saves Rare Sea Turtle
Ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2024-07-16 08:33:28. SUMMARY: A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Toast Malone, one of the world's most endangered species, had its third successful procedure at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM), where a fishhook was removed from its stomach via endoscopy. Another loggerhead sea turtle, Mudpie, also had fishhooks removed successfully by Dr. John Thomason and his team. These efforts, part of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security, provide essential rehabilitation and hands-on experience for veterinary students. Both turtles are undergoing further rehabilitation before potential release to ensure they can survive in the wild.
Man arrested over early morning robbery in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – A 27-year-old Starkville man who was on earned release supervision has been arrested and charged with robbery. The Starkville Police Department reports that Kenji Taylor is accused of robbing a person he knew near the ATM of the Renasant Bank on Lamkin Street around 2:30 a.m. on July 10.
6-year-old killed during crash in Mississippi
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) – A 6-year-old died during a crash that happened in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The crash occurred around 3:43 p.m. on Highway 278 on Friday. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, an SUV drove off the highway and overturned, resulting in the death of the 6-year-old passenger.
Pontotoc County warns public about illegally crossing closed bridge
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — Pontotoc County is warning its residents about illegally crossing a closed bridge. The bridge is on West Main Street, between Pontotoc and Tupelo, and spans Mubby Creek. Pontotoc County engineer Mike Falkner said work on the bridge is nearing completion but remains closed to the...
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