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Hopkins returns to lead Kossuth baseball
Kossuth knows precisely what it’s getting in Trave Hopkins, and vice versa. He coached the Aggies to the Class 3A baseball championship in 2014. Now Hopkins is back, having received school board approval Monday to once again lead the Kossuth program.
Tupelo, Booneville to host memorials for fallen police officers next week
TUPELO — At least two northeast Mississippi communities will host ceremonies next week as part of National Law Enforcement Memorial Week. The Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Memorial Service, hosted by Wives of Warriors and C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), will begin at 6 p.m. Monday outside the theater at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo.
Smithsonian traveling exhibit on rural America in Pontotoc through June 8
PONTOTOC — A traveling exhibition curated by the Smithsonian and produced in collaboration with state and local civic leaders that showcases life in rural America is now open in Pontotoc. Hosted inside the Community House at 144 N. Main Street, the exhibit is open six days a week and...
New Albany Police searching for suspects in connection to car break-ins during soccer game
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) – The New Albany Police Department is searching for two suspects in connection to car break-ins during a soccer game. The break-ins occurred during a little league soccer match at BNA Park, where five cars were broken into. "They apparently got some purses and some...
Lady Noles fall to Myrtle in final game of third-round series
MYRTLE – Myrtle’s Brooklyn Streich was in the zone from start to finish out last Monday evening’s third-round series. Streich allowed only one run and two hits while going the distance in the circle in a 5-1 win for Myrtle in Game 3 to advance the Lady Hawks past Smithville. Myrtle will face Pine Grove in the Class 1A North half finals.
Ripley handles South Pontotoc to win 4A North series
SPRINGVILLE – After a dominant win on Saturday night, the Ripley Tigers are headed to Pearl. Ripley beat the South Pontotoc Cougars 13-2 in Game 2 of their Class 4A North finals series. The win completes a Ripley sweep, making the Tigers North half champions for the first time since 1992.
Alcorn County doctor charged with reckless manslaughter after fatal wreck
Police charged an Alcorn County medical doctor following a fatal wreck in Corinth. He is now out on bond. Alcorn County doctor charged with manslaughter after fatal wreck. Police charged an Alcorn County medical doctor following a fatal wreck in Corinth.
Increased costs short-circuit Saltillo generator plan
SALTILLO – Rising costs for equipment, shipping and installation have halted Saltillo’s plans to install an 80-kilowatt generator to power the city hall and fire department as an emergency operations center in case of a disaster. “We had to withdraw from the program because costs have gone up...
Myrtle softball takes game one over Pine Grove
The Myrtle softball team beats Pine Grove in game 1 of the North Half Championship Series. Myrtle softball takes game 1 over Pine Grove to begin North Half series. The Myrtle softball team hosted Pine Grove High School for the first game of the North Half Championship series on Thursday night.
East Union softball headed back to 2A state championship
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) — East Union softball defeated Union 10-0 in game three of the 2A north half championship Saturday. The Urchins are headed back to Hattiesburg to defend their 2023 state championship. East Union will face Pisgah in the 2A state title game. Game one will be...
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