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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 […]
Team Miss. wins 125 medals during 2024 Transplant Games
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Team Mississippi does the state proud, returning from the Transplant Games loaded with medals. The Olympic-style games were extra special for the athletes, who, for the first time, were joined by their largest delegation of donor families. “We came back with 125 medals, and 80 of...
Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25. The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1...
Lincoln Riley voices support for Mike Leach's HOF candidacy during Big Ten Media Days
Lincoln Riley has entered the fray of voices calling for action related to the Hall of Fame candidacy of the late Mike Leach. A longtime head coach and an innovator renowned for his air raid offense, Leach tragically passed away in 2022 while serving as the head coach at Mississippi State. While most coaches and fans of the sport recognize Leach is an iconic figure worthy of enshrinement, his career winning percentage checks in just shy of the .600 mark needed for eligibility to be added to the College Football HOF.
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