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JSU to host “Give the Boom Their Roses Day”
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba recently honored Jackson State University’s (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South. The City of Jackson presented a resolution supporting the band’s participation in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, proclaiming July 19, 2024, as the official “Give the Boom Their Roses Day.” “We’re representing not […]
JJ Pegues named nomineee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Ole Miss football senior defensive tackle and Oxford's own JJ Pegues has been named one of a record 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as announced by both Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation on Wednesday morning. This is Pegues' second consecutive appearance...
Ceremony for ‘Legacy’ benches in downtown Bay St. Louis
The Hancock Chamber will celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony at the historic Hancock County Courthouse on Main St. in Bay St. Louis on Thursday, July 18, from 4-5 p.m. for the new “Legacy” benches. The 2023/24 Chamber Leadership Hancock County Class “Legacy Committee” sold 11 of the benches,...
Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville celebrates 40 years
Visit Poplarville on the hottest day in June and you are sure to end up at the epicenter of a celebration that paints the town in a blueberry shade of blue. The annual Blueberry Jubilee festival packs the streets of the city’s downtown area as patrons gather for fun and activities surrounding its historic designation as the Blueberry Capital of Mississippi.
Missouri Family Stunned When Wild Peacock Shows Up on Front Porch
Knock, knock. Who's there? If you're a certain Missouri family, it's a wild peacock that suddenly appeared on their front porch. I've seen some pretty wild conversations on the Missouri sub-Reddit, but this one about a lost peacock in Jefferson County, Missouri takes the cake peacock. byu/SovietSkeleton inmissouri. If you're...
Photos: Local martial artists win world titles
Several local martial artists recently competed at the ISKA US Open in Orlando, FL. Those competing representing Team Chip Martial Arts Mississippi were Justin Cuellar, Robin Cuellar, Burgen Simpson, Jason Dubard, Paisley Dubard, and Paxton Dubard. For the 5th consecutive year, Justin Cuellar won the Ultimate Breaking Championship. Additionally, Jason...
Woman critically injured, man detained after hotel shooting on Sycamore View
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is critically injured and a man is in custody after a shooting happened Thursday at a hotel in northeast Memphis. The Memphis Police Department responded to the shooting July 18, 2024, around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Sycamore View Road at the AmericInn hotel after a person told officers that someone shot a woman and was about to kill himself.
Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect
BROOKHAVEN — A teenage suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting which injured two females Wednesday. Brookhaven Police Department officials released photos of the suspect Thursday afternoon. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins issued a press release about the shooting. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 8:30 p.m Wednesday on Ozark Lane. A […] The post Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect appeared first on Daily Leader.
WCSO manhunt ends in felony arrest of Louisiana man
A Louisiana man is in custody in VIcksburg facing a felony charge after leading Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a manhunt that lasted the better part of two days. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said a call to Vicksburg 911 Tuesday reported a man trespassing on property in the 2000 block of Hankinson Road. […]
Frederick’s Boutique set to close, Massey to retire
It was nearly impossible to get inside the doors at Frederick’s Boutique Saturday. In fact, it was a challenge to even find a parking space along Washington Street as well-wishers came out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the store and the approaching retirement of owner Norma Massey. “It was so awesome,” Massey said of […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore health care careers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) invited high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus. The event will be held on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Mississippi SBE ends contract with NWEA due to reporting error
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday, July 18 to terminate its contract with NWEA. NWEA previously administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II. The SBE awarded an emergency contract to Data […]
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