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4 arrested in Bay Springs burglary, shooting
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) -Three minors and an adult were arrested in connection to a shooting and burglary in Bay Springs earlier this smonth. Bay Springs police officers teamed up with Scott County Sheriff’s Department deputies to make the arrests. Bay Springs Police Department Chief Daniel Gilmore said Friday...
Man wanted for human trafficking in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jasper County deputies are searching for a man who’s wanted for sexual battery and human trafficking. Investigators said the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Kevin Page. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 601-764-2588 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-458-8477.
Bay Springs rancher wants answers after steer shot
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - One Bay Springs rancher is furious after he said someone shot one of his steers. Sam Blakeney said his wife was woken up by gunshots on April 14 at their home on County Road 9. The family later found one of their steers shot once...
At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten
They were the 1974 Lake High Hornets football team, 29 players strong. But in Scott County, right there just off Highway 80, they are forever known, for good reason, as The Un-Team. That’s “un” as in: undefeated, untied, un-scored upon, and virtually un-challenged. The Hornets, coached by Granville Freeman, a...
Ruffin honored by Chamber for more than 40 years of law practice in Jasper County
For more than 40 years, Ricky Ruffin has served Jasper County citizens in many capacities. Ruffin was honored by the Bay Springs Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning as the chamber continues its Business Spotlight, highlighting businesses in the community. “We want to thank you for choosing to have your business...
Union Police make felony arrest after traffic stop
UNION, Miss. (WTOK) - Union Police said a routine traffic stop Sunday resulted in the arrest of a felony drug offender. The Department said Officer Joshua Grimes made the stop around 8 p.m. on Highway 15 after seeing a driver speeding and the car missing a headlight. Nikilette Jim, of...
Podcast: Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer Jay Powell joins the pod to talk baseball.
At Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
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