Mississippi News

All smiles in New Orleans as Pelicans near playoff berth

Published

2 years ago

April 2, 2023

Returning home after a four-game road trip, the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-114 Saturday night.

With the win, New Orleans is now 40-38 overall and 25-13 at home. The Pelicans have won seven of their last eight games.

New Orleans All-Star forward Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 36 points, shooting 13 of 22 from the floor and 10 of 11 from the free throw line. He added eight boards, four assists, and one block. This marks Ingram’s tenthconsecutive game scoring 22-plus points, which is the second-longest streak in Pelicans’ franchise history.

“I’m extremely proud of all of our guys in the locker room and the character. I’m thankful and I want to thank God for the group we have,” said head coach Willie Green. “There’s been some ups and downs, but this was a big win on our home floor coming back off that trip. So that’s what I’m most proud of.”

After being behind by 10 at the end of the first quarter, New Orleans went on a 17-6…

———-

By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: All smiles in New Orleans as Pelicans near playoff berth
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/all-smiles-in-new-orleans-as-pelicans-near-playoff-berth/
Published Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:57:30 +0000

Did you miss our previous article…
https://www.biloxinewsevents.com/grisham-to-release-the-exchange-sequel-to-the-firm-this-october/

Up Next

SuperTalk Eagle Hour: Former Golden Eagle Pitcher & Color Annalist Cliff Russom Joins The Show Talking Baseball Followed By NASCAR Driver, Olive Branch Native & 2023 Daytona 500 Winner Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.

Don't Miss

Grisham to release ‘The Exchange,’ sequel to ‘The Firm’ this October

Mississippi News

Attorneys file motion to delay Jackson bribery trial

Published

1 day ago

November 21, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-21 16:41:00

SUMMARY: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.

Read the full article

The post Attorneys file motion to delay Jackson bribery trial appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Mississippi News

Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

Published

2 days ago

November 20, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-20 14:20:00

SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.

Read the full article

The post Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Mississippi News

Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

Published

2 days ago

November 20, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

Read the full article

The post Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson appeared first on www.wjtv.com