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Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
500 Walthall County customers under boil water alert
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss (WHLT) – A boil water notice was issued for 500 customers in Walthall County on Tuesday. The notice affects Magee’s Creek Water Association customers East of Highway 27 in Tylertown. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed. Residents will be notified immediately […]
Family of missing Horn Lake man speaks after body found inside his car at impound lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A family member of 20-year-old Jaderius Webb, who wished to go unnamed, spoke with Action News 5 on Wednesday about the pain of learning her loved one may have been killed, and his charred remains left behind for days in the back of his burned BMW.
Group looks to renovate abandoned dorms in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – An abandoned college dormitory in West Point could be getting a renovation. The Dream Center Golden Triangle wants to breathe new life into the old Kenneth G. Neigh Dormitory at the former Mary Holmes College. The dorms – which were opened in 1970 –...
Rain sticks around for Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances continue for Thursday but should back off somewhat by Friday. THURSDAY: Another round of steady rain is on the way, breaking up at times. Persistent rain should hold highs once again to the low 80s or even upper 70s, similar to Wednesday. THURSDAY...
Mississippi Lottery players win big
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Two Mississippi Lottery players took home some serious cash. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth more than $253,000. The player matched all five numbers on the winning ticket, which was bought at LL Quick Mart on U.S. Highway 63 South in Lucedale. A...
Starkville man sentenced to prison for illegal possession of a firearm
GREENVILLE – A Starkville man will serve more than three years in federal prison following his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Nicholas Monroe, 31, was arrested in September of 2022 after someone fired shots during a confrontation in downtown Starkville. When stopped, Monroe was in possession of a Glock 9mm handgun. He pled guilty in April to a charge of possession ...
What consequences could bonding companies who helped Bricen Rivers face in future hearing?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two Nashville bonding companies will go before a panel of six judges next month. On Time Bonding and Brooke’s Bail Bonding are the two companies that bonded Bricen Rivers out of jail. He is now accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Johansen, in Mississippi. Rivers...
Mississippi among states with most at-risk youth: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent report reveals that Mississippi is among the states with the most kids heading in the wrong direction. Research indicates that negative youth outcomes are influenced by youth substance abuse, lack of parental engagement, poor academic performance, unemployment rates and poverty. Due to these factors and others, WalletHub ranked Mississippi […]
Officials warn about increasing scams in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Scams are increasing across Mississippi, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants you to be aware about how to avoid them. FTC directors, legal aids and community leaders met to discuss the growing issue of scams in the state on Wednesday, July 24. Scammers can pretend to be an organization you […]
Texas man arrested after deputies discover 44 pounds of meth during Mississippi interstate traffic stop
A Texas man has been arrested after Mississippi deputies found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle. On Monday, a Rankin County deputy stopped a Ford truck on Interstate 20 for an unspecified violation. The deputy suspected the driver, Arnol Zamora, 35, of drug trafficking. Backup arrived, and a K-9...
JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
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