Former Tishomingo students and NAACP officials react to viral racist photo
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) – On Thursday, former Tishomingo students and an Oklahoma NAACP representative expressed concern about the racist photo from the school that went viral. “What if you go to Tishomingo as a black boy and see this?” said…
Mostly cloudy today, with much-needed rain arriving overnight
The morning will start mildly with temperatures between 13 and 16 degrees. We won’t see much rain today, with the afternoon hours remaining overcast. A few scattered showers are possible around sunset. More consistent rain may develop around midnight. The…
First weather warning day Tuesday: Heavy rain possible
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A low pressure system forming off the coast of the Carolinas will bring widespread rain to central Virginia on Tuesday. The needed rain will once again come at a time when most of the region is…
Several roads and public offices in Tangipahoa closed due to flooding and damage after Hurricane Francine
HAMMOND, Louisiana (WVUE) – Due to flooding and damage from Hurricane Francine, several road closures have been announced in Tangipahoa Parish. Tangipahoa Parish Road and Bridge crews are currently working to clear several roadblocks caused by fallen trees and/or downed…
“There were pools of blood on the floor”: CDC expects more people to fall ill due to Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Sarasota-based company has recalled more than seven million pounds of meat following a listeria outbreak last month. The Centers for Disease Control expects more people to become sick because the infection takes up to 10…
Closure of Boar’s Head plant impacts economy of rural town of Jarratt
JARRATT, Va. (WWBT) – The Boar’s Head manufacturing facility is the largest and most common source of income for residents of a small Virginia town. As the plant temporarily ceases operations, concerns are growing about the impact on Jarratt’s economy….
Colorado Springs businesses feel Labor Day boost
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Carelyn Mayberry, manager and event planner at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, says she and her team spend the entire month of August preparing for Labor Day weekend and the thousands of customers who…
7 dead and more than 30 injured after bus rolls over in Warren County
WARREN Co., Mississippi (WLBT) – The identities of the seven people killed in a bus overturn in Warren County have been released. On Saturday, shortly after 12:30 a.m., a Volvo Commercial Passenger bus carrying 41 passengers and two drivers overturned…
Brazos County Commissioners Propose Tax Increase During Budget Debate
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County commissioners are proposing a one-cent property tax increase to help offset a significant budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. The move comes after a contentious debate over the fiscal year 2025 budget that…
Henrico recognizes Mama 305 for her service to the community and generosity to Firehouse 5
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) – A Henrico woman is being honored for her service to the community. Barbara Chapman, 81, regularly delivers home-cooked meals and treats to Firehouse 5 in Lakeside. It earned her the nickname “Mama 305.” “She means everything…
