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Canton man sentenced for DUI 4th offense
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Canton man pled guilty to felony driving under the influence 4th offence. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., said Calvin Francis, 50, was sentenced to 10 years without the possibility of parole. On April 18, 2023, a Madison police officer stopped Francis for carless driving. The officer […]
First Alert Forecast: steamy today with PM showers, storms possible
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Watch out for more pop-up showers and thunderstorms this afternoon! Some could be intense with lightning, locally heavy downpours, and gusty winds. For those that don’t end up seeing any rain today, expect it to feel hot and steamy with temperatures in the middle 90s. Most showers and storms will taper off later this evening with the loss of sunlight. Temperatures will slowly cool off to the mid-70s under a mostly cloudy sky.
McComb man dies in Amite County crash
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A McComb man was killed during a crash in Amite County. The crash occurred on Highway 24 just before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 34-year-old Derrick Magee, was traveling east on the highway when it […]
Ole Miss and MSU kick off seasons on Saturday
Www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-08-30 23:18:15. SUMMARY: On Good Friday, meteorologist Patrick Bigby highlighted the start of high school football in Mississippi, providing forecasts for evening games amid cloudy skies and dissipating rain. College football also begins this weekend, featuring USM, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss matchups. Rain chances persist through the weekend but will ease by Sunday. A tropical disturbance near the Gulf is being monitored, with varying chances for development. Additionally, a fire tornado was reported in Monroe County, illustrating the dangers of wildfires. Viewers are encouraged to tune in for updates later in the day.
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 2 Days – No. 2 QB Blake Shapen and S Isaac Smith
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 2 Days – No. 2 QB Blake Shapen and S Isaac Smith appeared first on On3.
Predictions for the biggest games in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season
Throughout the college football season, the Maroon and White Nation team will be giving their predictions for the biggest games each week. We'll pick the headlining national games, the top games in the SEC, and of course give our predictions for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Here's our picks for Week...
BONEYARD: A look at Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State will welcome Eastern Kentucky to Davis Wade Stadium this weekend for the first time. Kickoff is set for 5 PM CT. The game can be streamed on the ESPN APP. The radio broadcast can be heard through the regular Mississippi State affiliates or on the Varsity App. The...
Meet Charlie: This dog has received one of Mississippi's highest honors for valor. Here's why
A Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks law enforcement K-9 and his partner recently received medals of valor from the department for their efforts in locating three missing children. According to a news release from the department, Cpl. Bradley Starling and K-9 partner Charlie were requested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office...
Booneville Police announce two more arrests in connection with mid-August homicide
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — The Booneville Police Department announced two more arrests in connection with a mid-August homicide. Police charged Marcus Woods, 24, of Winona, with one felony count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Police also arrested and charged an unnamed 16-year-old with marijuana possession. Their arrests relate...
Aggravated Assault, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Many Felony Drug Charges in Leake and Attala
SHAWUNACY BOONE, 26, of Carthage, Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA CHAMBLEE-TAYLOR, 30, of Lena, Possession of Paraphernalia, LCSO. Bond $1,000. JEROME M GENTRY, 61, of Kosciusko, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, ACSO. Bond $5,000. MARK A GRAY, 40, of Carthage, Felony Obstruction – Retaliation...
Audio – Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Thursday, August 29
On this week’s edition of the Southgroup Cox Coaches Show – Leake Academy Head Football Coach Brian Pickens discusses the Jackson Academy game and previews the upcoming matchup with Starkville Academy. The SouthGroup Cox Coaches Show airs on Cruisin’ 98.3 Thursday mornings at 7:35 am. The show...
Arianna Beckham Transfers to MSU: Volleyball Star’s New Chapter
Arianna Beckham, a transfer from Florida Atlantic, has quickly adapted to life at Mississippi State. Drawn in by the family atmosphere, Beckham feels at home thanks to the supportive coaching staff and teammates. In her previous season at FAU, she recorded 351 kills and played a crucial role in various tournaments. As she settles into her new team, Beckham is focused on strengthening relationships and refining her skills ahead of the upcoming season.
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