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Wesley's 6AM Tuesday Tropics Update
Beginning to track an area in the Atlantic for tropical development. Nothing is expected to happen today or tomorrow. Then, after Wednesday, it's possible that an area of low pressure could become a depression or storm. Currently, there's no credible concern to our region. But, we have many days to watch any possible developments.
Mississippi records sixth month of record-low unemployment
(The Center Square) – Mississippi recorded its sixth consecutive month of record unemployment, but the state's labor force participation rate remains below the national average. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to a record 2.7%, down slightly from last month (2.8%) and lower than the national average of 4.5%. The jobs market hit a new high water mark...
Domestic Violence, Shoplifting, and DUIs in Attala and Leake
JALEN J BARNES, 23, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, Resisting Arrest, LCSO. Bond $500, $500. MICHAEL T CHILDRESS, 35, of Ackerman, Bench Warrant – Leake County Circuit Court, Drug Court. Bond N/A. ROBERTO L GILES, 33, of Carthage, DUI – 1st, Improper Turn,...
18-wheeler driver dies after fiery crash in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver has died after 18-wheeler struck a bridge in Canton and went off the side of the bridge, according to authorities. The crash occurred Monday night on Interstate 55 South at Highway 22 (West Peace Street). Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said a witness told officers that the 18-wheeler hit […]
Lamar County man arrested for attempted murder and armed robbery
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County deputies arrested a man early Tuesday morning for attempted murder and armed robbery. 45-year-old Kenneth Taylor, Jr. was arrested just after midnight on attempted murder and armed robbery warrants from Purvis Police Department. He was arrested at a hotel in the 100 block...
VJHS Adds Jaylen Whitaker to the Football Coaching Staff
Vicksburg native Jaylen Whitaker has been named as the new offensive and defensive line coach at Vicksburg Junior High School. Whitaker, a St. Aloysius graduate, recently earned the title as the Gators’ season is quickly approaching. Playing defensive end at St. Aloysius, Whitaker quickly became a star player on...
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