Mississippi sculptor is the man who brought Walter Anderson’s art to life
The Gateway Sculpture Project took shape through meetings with residents and community leaders about what best represented Ocean Springs. Julian Rankin, strategic advisor for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, said the process led organizers back to Anderson and the city’s artistic tradition. Proctor was selected after a public call for artist qualifications from Mississippi and the surrounding region. His task was to transform two-dimensional designs based on Anderson’s work into large-scale sc
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor receives encouraging injury update before Oklahoma game
Mississippi State was shut out 31-0 at LSU last Saturday while Kamario Taylor watched from the sideline with a boot on his right foot. The Bulldogs finished with 291 total yards and 121 passing yards behind freshman Parker “Billy” Puckett, who was making his first career start. “He didn’t wake up yesterday morning and was […] The post Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor receives encouraging injury update before Oklahoma game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Oldest dealership in Mississippi celebrates 100 years of service
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - In 1926, Harris Hankins Motors was fired up by Rolfe Hankins, and the oldest dealership in Mississippi was born. One hundred years later, the keys are in the hands of his grandson, Harris Hankins, who wanted to celebrate this milestone with long-time customers. “I have...
Cruz sentenced to life in prison without parole
LE MARS—Family members of Miguel Martinez Luna gathered in Plymouth County District Court on Friday, Oct. 16, to read statements and address Omar Martinez Cruz, a 23-year-old Sioux Center man who was convicted of Luna’s murder. Family members faced Cruz directly as they emotionally and angrily described how...
Lake Charles, LA Drought Alert Oct. 24-30: Extreme Fire Risk
Extreme drought develops in southwest Louisiana as dry vegetation increases wildfire concerns.
Nebraska-Iowa Weather Oct. 24-27: Cold Front, Rain Chances Rise
A slow-moving cold front brings temperatures ranging from the 50s to near 80 across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Marrero woman found guilty of hunting down ex-girlfriend, killing her in Metairie in 2022
A Jefferson Parish jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Friday night before finding Jakita Johnson-Nash guilty of fatally shooting her ex-girlfriend after chasing her for more than 30 minutes in Bunch Village in 2022, Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick's office said. Jurors rejected the defense's assertion that Johnson-Nash, 43,...
Iowa National Guard leader to retire
(Des Moines) -- The leader of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Stephen Osborn, plans to retire in January. Osborn, a Davenport native, has held the top spot in the Iowa National Guard since 2023 and released a statement today that says: “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the State of Iowa, its citizens, and especially the Soldiers and Airmen of the Iowa National Guard.” General Osborn talked with Radio Iowa during a celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday in 2025 about how he g
229 tons of oyster shells form new shoreline protection reef
A coastal restoration project using 229 tons of oyster shells to help protect the shoreline in Leeville is now complete, and the community’s boat launch has reopened to the public. Lafourche Parish Government announced October 19 that the second phase of the oyster reef project at the Theogene Boat...
Lost caiman found, wrangled from creek by Oklahoma deputies
His brush with freedom finally came to a screeching halt Tuesday night.
