Mississippi News
EAEOCS hosts Juneteenth Celebration in Starkville
SUMMARY: The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools held a Juneteenth Celebration in the Oktibbeha Safe Room. This event included entertainment and speakers from various district schools, discussing the Road to Freedom in Education in Oktibbeha County. Jacqueline Ellis, President of the EAEOCS, expressed hopes that the celebration would educate attendees about their history and emphasize the importance of preserving it. Ellis aims for the event to inspire young people to engage with their community. The goal was to provide an enlightening and educational experience, leaving participants with newfound knowledge.
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No. 12 Ole Miss gets back on track, Rebels dominate South Carolina 27-3
SUMMARY: No. 12 Ole Miss rebounded from a loss to Kentucky with a dominant 27-3 victory over South Carolina. The Rebels’ defense excelled, allowing only three touchdowns this season. Henry Parrish Jr. scored early, and JJ Pegues added two first-half touchdowns, leading to a 24-3 halftime lead. The defense continued to shine in the second half, shutting out the Gamecocks and recording six sacks. Former Gamecock Juice Wells had 97 receiving yards. This win boosts Ole Miss’s college football playoff aspirations as they look ahead to a tough matchup against LSU next week.
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Jackson man killed in shooting at Byram apartment complex
SUMMARY: A shooting at The Reserve of Byram Apartments in Byram, Mississippi, resulted in the death of 26-year-old Gary Lennard Henderson. The incident occurred late on Friday, October 4, where Henderson was found unresponsive inside his apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the authorities. As of now, Byram police have not released any information regarding potential suspects in the case. The investigation is ongoing as they seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf, NHC says
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and moving north-northeast at 3 mph. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of potential life-threatening impacts to Florida’s West Coast next week, predicting strengthening to a tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane by late Tuesday into Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected, beginning Sunday, with the possibility of 5 to 10 inches of rain causing flooding in already saturated areas. Meanwhile, Hurricanes Kirk and Leslie continue to develop in the Atlantic, with Kirk posing risks to the East Coast.
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