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UMMC employee attacked in parking lot, investigation underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) employee was attacked in a parking lot. The incident occurred in the Veterans Memorial Stadium parking lot across from the UMMC campus on Sunday, March 9. UMMC police, with support from Capitol police, are investigating the assault. “We take seriously the safety of everyone […]
WDAM-TV
Mount Olive pastor speaks out against embezzlement charge
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (WDAM) - The pastor of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is speaking out about an embezzlement charge made against him. Earlier this week, Pastor Floyd Strickland and Deacon Armond Barnes were each charged with one count of “embezzlement of more than $500.”. According to reports, almost...
WLBT
Jackson man shot in ankle, jumps out of ambulance
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple Jackson Police units were on the scene after a man, shot in the ankle, jumped out of an ambulance Saturday night. Around 10 p.m., JPD was called to Raymond Road when a man who was being taken to the hospital after being shot jumped out of the ambulance and began to flee.
WTOK-TV
Meridian native, Lillian Rhoden, is headed to Hollywood on American Idol
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - On Sunday night’s episode of American Idol Lillian Rhoden auditioned for one of the biggest talent shows in television history “American Idol.”. Lillian sang a cover of Billy Idol’s " Rebel Yell." She was able to snag two yes votes one from Lionel...
vicksburgnews.com
Callaway makes history by winning the first girls’ basketball state championship
Jackson, Miss.-Callaway High School girls’ basketball team made history by winning the first state championship in the program’s history. The Lady Chargers defeated West Jones 51-46 in the MHSAA Class 6A state title game. Callaway is led by Head Coach Ashli Sutton who took the team to a...
WSMV
‘Violent fugitive’ wanted out of Mississippi arrested in Mt. Juliet after traffic stop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A wanted “violent fugitive” was arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 40 East on Sunday, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department. MJPD said they initaited a traffic stop on the vehicle for having a suspended license plate. After further investigation, it was discovered that the driver, a 37-year-old Nashville man, had been wanted in Mississippi for almost eight years.
The Clarion Ledger
Mississippi State women’s basketball practice squad player violates NCAA sports gambling rules
STARKVILLE — A Mississippi State women’s basketball practice squad player violated NCAA rules by sports gambling while participating as a member of the program. The male practice squad player, whose name was redacted, placed six bets from Sept. 28-30 worth $10 total on NFL and college football games, according to Mississippi State’s annual NCAA violations report obtained by the Clarion Ledger through an open records request. None of the bets were placed on Mississippi State games. He began working for the team four days prior to placing the bets, according to the documents. It was in violation of NCAA...
vicksburgnews.com
One trapped in single-vehicle accident on I-20
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A woman was trapped in her vehicle and later airlifted to a hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Vicksburg on Thursday night, authorities said. Just after 8:15 p.m., a red sedan with Hinds County plates veered off I-20 East just past the...
WDAM-TV
Hattiesburg physician selected vice president of College Board
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg radiologist was recently elected vice president of the Board of Trustees Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Dr. Steven Cunningham, who joined the IHL board in May 2018, was elected to the position by his fellow trustees. Cunningham was appointed to represent the 2nd Supreme...
WLBT
Witness: 2 men injured after shooting at Jackson club
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two men were injured after a shooting at a Jackson club. A witness told police that two men got into an argument at Club Anonymous Sunday morning. During the fight, both men were shot. Both were taken to the hospital and underwent surgery. Police say many...