Friday, May 25 2012 12:54 AM EDT2012-05-25 04:54:11 GMT
A section of the Nord du Leiu shopping center in Biloxi has been closed off momentarily. According to Biloxi police spokesperson Jackie Rhodes, police are investigating a possible meth lab found insideMore >>
Three suspects are behind bars after authorities found an active meth lab in a car parked at a Biloxi shopping Center Thursday, around 1 p.m., according to Biloxi police.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:50 AM EDT2012-05-25 12:50:38 GMT
A motorcyclist from Sumrall died overnight when his bike got rear ended by an SUV. The accident occurred around 2:00 am on Highway 49 in Stone County. According to Stone County's coroner, James ClintonMore >>
A motorcyclist from Sumrall died overnight when his bike got rear ended by an SUV. The accident occurred around 2:00 am on Highway 49 in Stone County. According to Stone County's coroner, James Clinton Reid was heading to the coast with friends to attend this weekend's Memorial Day blowout. More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:24 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:24:02 GMT
USM professor Marge Crowe is credited with inspiring a would-be burglar to reconsider breaking into the home of an Ocean Springs student in one of her online classes.More >>
University of Southern Mississippi professor Marge Crowe is credited with inspiring a would-be burglar to reconsider breaking into the home of an Ocean Springs student in one of her online classes.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:59:05 GMT
The Bay St. Louis Police Department is getting help from a nationally televised crime show to help solve the city's first murder case of the year.More >>
The Bay St. Louis Police Department is getting help from a nationally televised crime show to help solve the city's first murder case of the year. Film crews from America's Most Wanted will be in town next Tuesday to feature the murder of Hancock County businessman Maurice Colly.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-25 10:52:48 GMT
For the third time in a decade, a member of the Wicks family delivered the valedictorian speech for Ocean Springs High School. More >>
For the third time in a decade, a member of the Wicks family delivered the valedictorian speech for Ocean Springs High School. On Thursday night, 374 students received their diplomas at the Coast Coliseum. Elizabeth Wicks finished at the top of her class, which was an accomplishment her brother and her sister also achieved.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:34 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:34:50 GMT
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies arrested 21-year-old Kimberleigh Ann Duffey of Toney, AL on Monday. Read more on our WLOX Community site... Copyright 2012 WLOX. All rights reserved.More >>
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies arrested 21-year-old Kimberleigh Ann Duffey of Toney, AL on Monday.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:37:25 GMT
A University of Southern Mississippi employee is in the custody of United States Marshals. Linda Doreen Gwozdz was served with an arrest warrant in Hattiesburg Tuesday morning for the April 2007 murderMore >>
A University of Southern Mississippi employee is in the custody of Forrest County authorities.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 5:12 AM EDT2012-05-25 09:12:04 GMT
All eyes will be on Pascagoula Friday afternoon as the USS Mississippi prepares to come into the city. The community is ready with a big welcome for the U.S. Navy's newest vessel and her crew members. More >>
All eyes will be on Pascagoula Friday afternoon as the USS Mississippi prepares to come into the city. The community is ready with a big welcome for the U.S. Navy's newest vessel and her crew members.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-25 10:53:26 GMT
Organizers of the inaugural Party at the Point are expecting big crowds for the three day music fest that kicks off Friday morning at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. More >>
Organizers of the inaugural Party at the Point are expecting big crowds for the three day music fest that kicks off Friday morning at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Promoter Elroy Talley says the location is perfect with the Biloxi Bay backdrop and the nearby Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. He's expecting tens of thousands of music fans to visit the three day fest.More >>
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) -
Hundreds packed Woolworth Chapel on the Tougaloo College campus to honor some well known Civil Right's heroes.
Five busloads of Freedom Riders participated in a memorial service for Freedom Riders who have passed away.
The Freedom Riders rode into Jackson on buses in the summer of 1961 to fight segregation in the deep south.
In addition to recognizing those leaders who have died, Monday's service at Tougaloo College was a time for many of the Freedom Riders to bask in the progress they fought for.
"To see some of the progress that we've made, even though we have so much more to do, the challenge and effort that the Freedom Riders went about not only changed this nation, but this town as well and this state as well, we see the affects of that in just watching people like yourselves doing the things you're doing," Freedom Rider Reginald Green said.
In addition to students from Tougaloo College, students from across the country also traveled to attended Monday's service.
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