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Missing teen reported in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The Columbia Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of a missing teen. According to CPD, 13-year-old Laryn Neal May was last seen wearing a T-shirt and black joggers. May is described as being around 5′1″ in height and weighting approximately 120-140 pounds. Her hair is braided....
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in Columbia murder case
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - A murder suspect was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty, according to the Fifteenth Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Hal Kittrell said 56-year-old Keith C. Sandidge pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his sister, 61-year-old Sherralann Longmire.
Columbia has banned student protest leader who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ University says
Columbia University has banned the student protest leader, who said "Zionists don't deserve to live," from the campus, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Hill Friday.
Widow denies any connection to death of Dau Mabil. Texts show a strained marriage
Court documents in the death case of Dau Mabil have revealed details of a strained relationship between Mabil and his wife Karissa Bowley. In a Tuesday hearing to determine the status of Mabil's autopsy, emotions were high as Bowley was questioned about her husband's disappearance. ...
JDCH and PCS Top of Class honored at Jones College
Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 45 high schools in the Pine Belt. Jefferson Davis County High School Valedictorian Kamora Hawthorne and Salutatorian Amber Bolware and Prentiss Christian School Valedictorian Cody Daley and Salutatorian Nikolaj Stephens participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College. […] The post JDCH and PCS Top of Class honored at Jones College appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Area students page in Mississippi House
Madilyn Ard of Ruth, Kaleigh Robinson of Jayess, and twin sisters Mary Anson and Susanna Tate of Brookhaven recently served as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Ard, 17, is the daughter of Charlyn Davis and John Ard, and is an 11th-grade homeschool stu-dent. Robinson, […] The post Area students page in Mississippi House appeared first on Daily Leader.
Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC
A celebration was held for Jefferson Davis County Library Supervisor Jackie Miller for her retirement. Friends, family and patrons assisted in the reception at the Dr. Frank L. Leggett Public Library in Bassfield on March 28. Ellen Carraway for provided the refreshments. “Thank you to the staff of South Mississippi Regional Libraries, Friends of the […] The post Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Columbia police starting school supplies drive on May 1
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - This school year is still in session, but the Columbia Police Department is getting a head start on helping school children for next year. Columbia police are conducting a school supply drive. Officers are hoping to collect backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers and other supplies. The drive...
La’s Mini Acre Farm inviting little ones to farm camp
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - La’s Mini Acre Farm in Sumrall opened in October 2023. Now, it’s ready to share with a special group of kids what it’s been building up to. La’s will be accepting 10 children from anywhere in the Pine Belt for Farm Camp May 29 through May 31.
Purvis group locates burial site for 1908 tornado victims
PURVIS, Miss. (WHLT) – This week marks 116 years since an EF-4 tornado devastated the Town of Purvis on April 24, 1908. Many of those killed in the storm were buried in an unmarked grave that wasn’t located until recently. It’s believed that at least 75 people in Purvis were killed by the tornado. Many […]
Mississippi students exhibit overdose symptoms after vaping, authorities say
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Lamar County deputies said middle and high school students have exhibiting overdose symptoms after using certain types of vape cartridges. Investigators said in the last two weeks, they have seen the following types of vape cartridges in Lamar County and surrounding counties. “We have not found any of them with […]
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