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Little Sturgis a big deal in Oktibbeha County
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as...
Councilman Stokes says Angelique Lee won't be last city official to be prosecuted this year
After now former Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to accepting bribes, which were for her vote on a downtown development, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told reporters she may not be the last Jackson official standing before a judge this year. "I believe there's going to be a number...
Man running from deputies faces felony charges
On Aug. 13, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reckless driver on HWY 7 S. A Deputy located the vehicle in question and initiated a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the driver fled in his vehicle. Deputies pursued the car until it came to a stop on Oxford Way. Deputies […] The post Man running from deputies faces felony charges appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi mom says daughter locked up after she was bullied on birthday
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — A DeSoto County parent who claims her daughter was bullied at Horn Lake Middle School says her daughter was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center in Hernando and remains there. She says not enough is being done to address the problem of bullying. “I am mad. I’m upset. I’m probably every […]
Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
Summer of Sours Returns August 17 at Key City
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Key City’s Summer of Sours return this Saturday, August 17 in downtown Vicksburg at the award winning Key City Brewing Co., starting at 11 a.m. The annual event is a celebration of all things sour, and has birthed a handful of local favorites including the Bayou Slush.
Hinds County supervisors hear budget requests ahead of new fiscal year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – From the Hinds County Election Commission to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, requests for budget increases are a common theme. Almost each department asked the Hinds County Board of Supervisors for more money on Thursday, August 15. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones asked for two transportation vans, a 10% employee pay […]
'Growth and opportunities': Isaiah Hamilton trying to be a better 'press-man' corner at Ole Miss
Defensive back Isaiah Hamilton didn't have all the notoriety and rankings other defensive players had coming out of Houston, Texas. However, that didn't stop him from just doing his job when given the opportunity at the next level. Hamilton spent his first three college football seasons at Texas Southern, where...
MVD’s Peeples promoted to military’s newest major general
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) was promoted in an evening ceremony at the B’nai B’rith Club Wednesday night in Vicksburg. Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton presided over the event. Peeples assumed command of MVD […]
Velma Jackson looks to avenge last year’s State Championship loss
CAMDEN, Miss. (WLBT) – Last year, Velma Jackson football had a historic season. The Falcons capped off an undefeated regular season with the first State Championship appearance in school history. However, the 1A State Championship ended with the Falcons returning to Camden with a runner-up trophy. “It just motivates...
Thousands of students making their way to the Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - All week, the University of Southern Miss students are making their way back to the Hub City. “We have almost full capacity on campus,” said USM senior, Dylan Littles. “We have a waiting list of students that are wanting to come to Southern Miss.”
Gulfport Man Arrested for Stabbing Another After Altercation
WEST HARRISON COUNTY (GG) — On Wednesday, August 15, 2024, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terrance Daitwan Wilson of Gulfport, Mississippi for one charge of aggravated assault-under the use of a deadly weapon in West Harrison County. On Wednesday morning, August 15, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office...
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