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Councilman Kenneth Stokes speaks on Lee's resignation
JACKSON, Miss. — Lee announced her resignation Wednesday and pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery charges. Those charges were connected to her support for future development projects proposed by undercover FBI agents. Stokes believes that Jackson wasn't targeted. "If we were going to say they only do this in...
“The Little Trash Can Man” cleaning up the Coast one bin at a time
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - 11-year-old Ty’Ssan Alexis, or Ty, is known as “The Little Trash Can Man” because he goes across the Coast, by appointment, of course, cleaning and sanitizing trash cans. His grandmother originally came up with the plan, but it didn’t kick off immediately.
Hattiesburg twins to become first students from their high school to attend Harvard University
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Twin sisters in Hattiesburg are about to become the first from their high school to attend Harvard University. Rachele and Michelle Chung graduated in the Class of 2024 from Presbyterian Christian School this past spring. The girls will be attending Harvard University when it opens its...
Highlighting History: Northeast Mississippi’s lost town
IUKA, Miss. (WTVA) – In 1976, a northeast Mississippi town was sacrificed for the building of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. After being founded in 1907, thanks in part to the Illinois Central Railroad, Holcut served as the home to many residents including Linda Lambert, Treva Belue, Annette Daniel, and Gene Odell Randolph, or “Odie.”
Fire, police departments respond to possible electrical fire at Hub City church
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency responders in Hattiesburg were on the scene of a building fire. According to City of Hattiesburg Chief Communications Officer John Arender, the Hattiesburg Fire Department responded to a possible small electrical fire at The Church at 4Points on West Pine Street. Arender says because of...
Broadway in Jackson advocates for Thalia Mara Hall repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with Broadway in Jackson said they were recently notified by the City of Jackson about early microbial growth at Thalia Mara Hall. Last week, Broadway in Jackson officials traveled to the capital city to advocate for proper care and repair of the venue. “We have made ourselves available and are […]
Delta State University Staff Council launches fundraiser with BPAC
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University’s Staff Council is excited to announce a new fundraiser in collaboration with the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC). From now through September 6, raffle tickets will be available for purchase, offering participants a chance to win two tickets to a fall show of their choice at the BPAC, with the best available seating.
172nd Airlift Wing Flight Nurse Awarded Bronze Star Medal
Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp, a flight nurse with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, received the Bronze Star Medal for his exceptional medical skills, courage under fire, dedication and personal sacrifice to save lives during the U.S. armed forces withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, August 2021. “This Bronze Star Medal...
Local young adults find their passion in cooking
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, News 11 was able to learn more about the workers at One Ten Main and their passion for cooking and working for owner OJ. It’s never easy finding your passion before or after college. But when you do, it can make an impact on...
Hattiesburg church celebrates 116 years in the community
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg church celebrated 116 years in the community. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1908 on John Street in Hattiesburg. Members gathered Sunday to reflect on the church’s history and recognize past leaders. One of those leaders was Bishop D. Franklin Browne, who...
Look to see the supermoon blue moon Monday
BROOKHAVEN — NASA reports a supermoon blue moon will be visible starting Sunday although technically the full moon is Monday with peak illumination at 1:26 p.m.. The supermoon will appear full for three days. from Sunday morning through Wednesday morning. Supermoon means the moon is within 90 percent of its closest approach to earth. It […] The post Look to see the supermoon blue moon Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Family Disturbance Saturday Morning in Lena
LENA, Miss.–A woman called Leake County deputies Saturday morning about 2:30, saying she had to leave her house and go to a friend’s because her son was “tearing up the house” on Valley Rd. in Lena. Deputies first went to where the woman was and later...
Miss Teen USA makes history for Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Addie Carver, Miss Teen USA, is making headlines not only for winning the national title but for her work in dance and as founder and CEO of her own social media company. We talked with the Monticello native in an exclusive interview about the year ahead and how she is using the tragic loss of a loved one to empower and motivate others.
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