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Booneville man arrested for enticement of a child
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – A Booneville man is facing charges of enticement of a child. The Booneville Police Department reports that 51-year-old Jason Christopher Smith was arrested Friday for enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. On July 8, officers were called to North Second Street for...
Jackson State University Students Coach Small Businesses on Using AI
(TNS) — Jackson State University students are teaching small Mississippi businesses and nonprofits statewide to use artificial intelligence through its new Mississippi AI Agency. The AI Agency is an initiative of the Mississippi AI Collaborative, which was created in June 2023 to help people across Mississippi learn about and...
Olive Branch 9-year-old cuts 100 yards for free
As many try to stay cool in the summer heat, one Mississippi boy is embracing the challenge. Nine-year-old Jedidah Dupray is braving the heat to provide free lawn care for those in need. Since starting last year, he’s now mowed more than 100 yards. “Because they can’t really do their lawn. They can’t really move […]
State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a motion asking the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man who was indicted in the death of a University of Mississippi student. According to court documents, the parties asked for the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., of Grenada, to be sealed because […]
Cow bones discovery temporarily halts construction project
The discovery of bones on a construction site caused some mayhem on Thursday. According to Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill, bones were discovered at the construction site of the Downtown Regional Detention Project. “Late afternoon, yesterday, July 18, the contractor employed by the city of Oxford for the Downtown Regional Detention Project unearthed what the contractor […] The post Cow bones discovery temporarily halts construction project appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Petal teen wanted on multiple warrants in Hattiesburg turns himself in
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Petal teenager wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting in late June faces eight felony counts after turning himself in to Hattiesburg Police Department last week. Christian Whitfield, 18, surrendered to HPD on July 12 and was booked into the Forrest County Jail. Whitfield has...
Authorities investigating homicide in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide on Saturday. Detective Tommie Brown tells WLBT 3 On Your Side that the incident happened on the 4400 block of Medger Evers Boulevard. 3 On Your Side will keep you updated as more information is made available. Want...
Separate accidents damage downtown properties
NATCHEZ — Two traffic accidents late this week damaged property in downtown Natchez. Ricky Anders Sr., 61, of Natchez, was traveling in a Chevrolet pickup truck between 2 and 3 p.m. on Thursday when he said he experienced a medical episode and crashed his truck on Homochitto Street, taking out part of the wrought iron […] The post Separate accidents damage downtown properties appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ole Miss will have seven past and present athletes heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics officially begin a week today, with the opening ceremony six days away. It continues a fabulous summer of sport, and Ole Miss will be well represented. Ole Miss will have seven former and current athletes competing for several countries across several sports and events. Here is...
Madison ice underwear TikTok goes viral, wins free ice cream day at Sal & Mookie's
Need help keeping it cool "down there"? A Madison TikToker sure does. And with free ice cream and a special invention to blow your car's AC up your pants, both sponsored by an underwear company, he's bringing the rest of Madison along for the ride. A TikToker from Madison, who...
Global outage impacts Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A global network outage impacted flights at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Friday, July 19. Some flights were delayed or canceled due to a network outage. A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide. LSherie Dean, the communications director for the Jackson airport, said the outage slowed down the booking […]
NFL player announces Laurel High scholarship fund
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel School District’s annual convocation was held a few days before the start of the school year. The assembly on Friday featured performances by the Laurel High School band, color guard, cheerleaders and Gospel singers. Superintendent Michael Eubanks and Assistant Superintendent Victor Hubbard addressed the crowed with their intentions to […]
McComb's Percy Quin Park holding grand re-opening
MCCOMB, Miss. — Percy Quin State Park in McComb is holding a grand re-opening. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is inviting people to come out to the park Friday, August 2 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. There will be a social in the all new...
Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League still needs the public’s help to locate a former BARL dog that went missing recently. “Miss” is a very shy mixed-breed dog, white in color with faint spots, weighing around 37 pounds. She went missing sometime during the July 4th holiday weekend on Weeks Lane off Hwy. 550 and Dunn Ratcliff […] The post Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sunset Brunch at the Watermark Happening This Weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Watermark will host a Sunset Brunch this Saturday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu will feature both brunch and tapas (small plate) offerings. Don Cigavelli’s Cigar Bar will be onhand as well. Music for the Sunset Brunch will feature DJ...
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