South Mississippi businesses plan events honoring Dolly Parton
Several businesses in south Mississippi are planning events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, according to WLOX. Neighbors Tap & Table in Gulfport will host “Dolly Day” on Saturday, featuring Parton’s music, a sing-along and a drag show. Guests are also encouraged to wear wigs and dress in Parton-inspired outfits. The restaurant […]
MEMOIRS OF A MEDIC: When the Heat Lies
Kevin Whitsell is a 20-year veteran paramedic and firefighter and the founder and host of “A Silent War Within,” a podcast dedicated to confronting and destigmatizing mental health challenges among first responders and healthcare professionals. A Mississippi native, Whitsell spent years in critical care transport, including pediatric and neonatal patients, before moving into supervisory roles. […]
‘It’s hard to imagine a world without Dolly’: Mississippi radio personalities pay tribute
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who rose from a poor Tennessee family to become one of the most successful and beloved entertainers in American history, died Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80. Parton died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, according to her family and publicist. A small, private service will be held […]
Appeals court revives false arrest suit by man jailed over forged check
MONTGOMERY COUNTY — A Jackson State University student who was arrested on a $100,000 bond over a forged check he had no connection to can move forward with a false arrest lawsuit against Montgomery County, the Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. In a decision by Presiding Judge Jack L. Wilson, the court affirmed the […]
Two Alcorn State students critically injured in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Two Alcorn State University students suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning when a pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into a ravine in Jefferson County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 552 West. The students were traveling in a 2008 Ford F-250 […]
Piney Woods reported abuse claim to police weeks before COO’s killing, but not on him
Piney Woods aired a misconduct claim against its slain COO that involved allegations no law enforcement agency has confirmed even as records show the school made exactly that kind of report on someone else in the weeks prior to his death. BYRAM — William “Bill” Boland was beaten to death in a Byram hotel room […]
New UPSKILL Mississippi grant opens state aid to adult workers pursuing high-demand careers
JACKSON — Adult Mississippians looking to return to school for career training can now apply for a new state grant designed to help cover the cost of programs tied to some of Mississippi’s most critical workforce needs. AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid have launched the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant, a new pathway […]
Wednesday Weather: Heat, humidity and some storms
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will lead to peak heat index values between 105-110F in the west and south Wednesday. Peak heat index values around 105F are expected elsewhere. Prolonged exposure to these conditions can lead to heat related illnesses. Severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts are possible over much of […]
Hancock County man killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 43
HANCOCK COUNTY — An 87-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 43 in Hancock County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Donald Heater of Canadensis, Pennsylvania, was driving a 2012 GMC 1500 south on Highway 43 at about 2 p.m. when his vehicle collided with a 2015 Ford Escort, […]