USM professor’s book shines the light on realities of people experiencing OCD
By Ivonne Kawas, University of Southern Mississippi A University of Southern Mississippi professor turned to people with OCD to build a book that could tell their stories to the world. Guided by first-hand narratives from those who are experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Dr. Dana Fennell, professor of sociology in the School of Social Science and Global […]
Lincoln County authorities search for missing teen
Authorities in Lincoln County are looking for a teen who didn’t come home last night. Kayden Ritchey, 16, was last seen on Nalco Lane Wednesday evening around 10:45 p.m. A Facebook post from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department says Kayden is known to hang around the area of Star Town and North Jackson Street in […]
Fisherman airlifted after being caught under retaining wall debris in Natchez
This just in from Miss-Lou News: UPDATE: According to the Natchez Democrat, a medical helicopter landed in the middle of the U.S. highway 84 for the rescue of a Natchez fisherman in critical condition after he was trapped under a collapsed retaining wall. Cartrell Harris was apparently fishing behind the Hotel Vue in Natchez when […]
See how the National Weather Service determines what was a tornado
Yesterday, our Nicole McCardle went to Edwards and met up with Logan and Chad with the US National Weather Service in Jackson to see how data is collected after a tornado. Watch the video below and hear Logan explain the surveying process, what they’re looking for, and why it’s imperative that agencies gather post-storm data. […]
Capitol Grill management looking for a man who allegedly stole from the tip jar
Bartenders at Capitol Grill in Jackson had their tips stolen early Thursday morning, according to management. According to Capitol Grill, it was around 12:50 a.m. when a man who can be seen on surveillance video near the bartender’s tip jar. He started by sliding it toward him while the bartender was away from the cash […]
UPDATE: suspect is in custody // Columbia PD Seeking Help ID’ing Bank Robbery Suspect
UPDATE 3/29 4:30 pm: The Columbia Police Department announces the individual who was involved in the bank armed robbery is in custody. More information will be released soon. ORIGINAL: Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in this morning’s bank robbery. The suspect was last seen fleeing towards Hattiesburg on […]
Warren Co. Fire Service Host Car Show Fundraiser for Children’s of Mississippi
The Warren County Fire Service is raising funds for the Children’s of Mississippi Hospital, the state’s only children’s hospital, by holding a Car Show in Vicksburg. The event will host a Car Show with First Responder vehicles, live music, and raffle prizes. See the Car Show at the Vicksburg Mall, 3505 Pemberton Square Blvd., on […]
Silver alert issued for 75-year-old Gulfport woman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 75-year-old Dorothy D. Burks of Gulfport, Harrison County, MS. She is described as a black female, five feet tall, weighing 90 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, white and red checkered pants with a bonnet […]
Thursday Weather: Mostly sunny and 60s
A chilly start this morning with temps in the 40s warms to a cooler than usual high in the mid to upper 60s across the region. Sunshine expected, with a few clouds throughout. Tonight will be mostly clear and cooler than normal again. Low temperatures will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. ************* […]