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Neighbor of Local Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Columbia

Neighbor of Local Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out

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Neighbor of local suspected terrorist speaks out JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Those who knew Yousef Mehridehno, who went by Joseph, say they were surprised we they heard the news of his arrest. James Jordy, one of his neighbors, recounted the moment federal agents showed up at his door asking questions. He said, “I heard the doorbell and I looked out and there were FBI agents in the front yard and I said ‘Hold on, let me put some pants on.’ And I wal…See the Story

State lifts extended Pearl River contact advisory

Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia

State lifts extended Pearl River contact advisory

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality announced on Friday it has lifted an extended water contact advisory for the Pearl River, which had stretched south from Byram almost as far as Monticello.See the Story

4 more years: Mayor, board sworn in for new terms

Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia

4 more years: Mayor, board sworn in for new terms

The Columbia Board of Aldermen and Mayor Justin McKenzie were sworn in Monday at Magnolia Grille for their four-year terms that officially began Tuesday, July 1.See the Story

Population Growth Hinges on Jackson

U.S. News & World Report loves to produce rankings on everything from the nation’s best schools to its best hospitals to its best places to live. Recently, the magazine released a ranking that should make Mississippi feel good.Port Pirie · Port Pirie See the Story

Local MSU students recognized

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Mississippi State University congratulates more than 140 recent spring graduates recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0 GPA during their college careers. The following local students attained this honor:Michigan State University · Columbia Read Article

United Nations: New Lady Wildcats coach stresses togetherness

Replacing former Columbia head softball coach Jamie Powell required a meticulous coaching search by the Columbia School District, with former college assistant and hopeful teacher Madison Nations being selected as the best candidate for the job.United Nations · Columbia Read Article

‘West Marion checked every box’ – Carter leading Trojans in coaching comeback

With the West Marion Trojans looking to head in a new direction in hopes of winning a playoff game for the first time in 10 years, West Marion’s administration turned to Amir Habray Carter to lead the basketball program.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Jackson State University and IHL tentatively settle faculty senate president lawsuit

The proposed settlement, which is still being hammered out by attorneys, would restore Dawn Bishop McLin to her position as tenured psychology professor at the historically Black university.Psychology · Columbia See the Story

Jackson Police Department called ICE on Mississippi father. He now faces deportation for illegal dumping

Kerlin Moreno-Orellana is facing deportation over a misdemeanor charge that usually results in a fine. He was picked up by Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents on Thursday morning and transferred from the Raymond Detention Center to an ICE detention center in Louisiana.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Columbia See the Story

The Sound: An Entertainment Bin and Economic Boost to Mississippi

As Gautier invests in trails, games, and future performances, The Sound symbolizes what Mississippi can create when vision meets community.Music · Columbia See the Story

Loftin steps up to lead Wildcat baseball’s next chapter

After spending the last six seasons on the first base side, Ryan Loftin now moves two bases over coaching on the third base side as Columbia’s new head baseball coach.Baseball · Columbia Read Article

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