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Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take”. If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.
Laurel considering Social Security for city employees
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is taking steps to allow firefighters and police officers to decide if they want to contribute part of their paychecks to Social Security. Right now, those employees aren’t paying into social security. The city council moved forward this week by asking...
Center Hill Lake To Host Wakeboarding Event
Center Hill Lake will play host to a wakeboarding competition that brings some of the nation’s best to the Upper Cumberland this weekend. The water sport features riders towed by a motorboat across its wake allowing the rider to perform aerial maneuvers. Pates Ford Media Manager Jeff Eslick said the best wakeboarders are some of the best athletes in the world.
Mississippi State's John Lewis slams Ole Miss for Come to the 'Sip: 'It's overrated. This is our state'
Ole Miss football's "Come to the 'Sip" slogan has become well-known as coach Lane Kiffin's Rebels have elevated their recruiting efforts in the transfer portal and high school ranks. But Mississippi State linebacker John Lewis expressed a sour taste for Ole Miss' use of the phrase at SEC Media Days...
Former Southern Miss football player retires from NFL playing career
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Southern Miss football player and Las Vegas Raider has announced his retirement from football. Jalen Richard made the announcement on Wednesday via his Instagram account. “Some doors close on themselves and we become locked out while God holds the key,” a portion of his...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 19-21
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 12-14) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi World Snake Day – Jackson – Friday Bubbles, Brews, and Bites Paint & Sip – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block […]
Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire
BUDE — A map with burn blocks marked out is tacked to a bulletin board in Trey Bolt’s office. He is the Fire Management Officer for the Homochitto National Forest. Bolt works in tandem with the HNF District Ranger Shaun Williamson, Mississippi Forestry Commission and local agencies to complete thousands of acres of prescribed fire each […] The post Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Tadlock elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the MAC
Tony Tadlock has been elected to the Board of Directors for District VI, 3A-4A for the Mississippi Association of Coaches. This will be his second consecutive term. Tadlock, who is entering his eighth year as Raymond High School’s Head Basketball Coach, currently has a record of 192 wins and 41 losses. Under Tadlock’s leadership, the Rangers have played for seven straight state championships where they won a total of four, including the 2024 State Title. Tadlock also won a championship in 2017 which was his last season at Meridian High School.
South Jackson Neighborhood Association demands code enforcement amid blight
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Long-time homeowners in South Jackson are fighting property decline they say they’ve witnessed as their property value decreases. Those maintaining their homes accuse the city of not doing its part to improve their communities. They are demanding action. One of three vacant houses beside each...
Jackson VA employee removed from his position after comments on Trump’s attempted assassination
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Officials with the Jackson VA Medical Center removed an employee from his position after he said on social media that former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination should have been successful. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Rayford Ellis said, “Somebody tried to make American Great...
Police: Homeless man arrested after carjacking, assaulting woman in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday, the Waveland Police Department announced the arrest of 24-year-old Taye Thomas-Troy Dufrene after the investigation of a carjacking. The incident took place around 8 a.m. Thursday morning, which is when investigators say a woman was approached by Dufrene in the parking lot of Wal-Mart and asked her for a ride, offering money in return. She agreed, and as the woman drove into the area of Avenue B and Coral Street, Dufrene began punching her in the face and said he would kill her if she didn’t get out of the car. She complied, and Dufrene drove off in the vehicle.
Dinosaurs Around the World Exhibit and World Snake Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - TJ Drummond and Katy Tupy joined Studio 3 to promote the Dinosaurs Around the World Exhibit and their World Snake Day event. The dinosaur exhibit runs through January 2025, and World Snake Day is July 19. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to...
This photo just won $500 for Mississippi woman. You could be next with monthly $500 prizes until April 2025.
With the click of her iPhone, a Mississippi woman won $500 as the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest. Mary Seni, of Natchez, was named the winner for the month of May in the monthly competition. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur...
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