Congratulations to graduates of Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 68.

Each of you answered the call and had the endurance to become state troopers. As I told you yesterday, I support you, I’m proud of you, and I have high expectations for you!

#OnThisDay in 1961, 27 Freedom Riders, headed for New Orleans, were arrested as soon as they arrived in the bus station in Jackson, Mississippi. Many of the riders were sentenced to two months inside Mississippi’s worst prison, Parchman.

Within a few months, police arrested

#OnThisDay in 2002, an Alabama jury convicted Bobby Cherry of taking part in the Ku Klux Klan’s 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church that killed four girls. Cherry received four life sentences — one for each slaying. He later died in prison.
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Celebrating National Women's Health Week (May 12-18, 2024). Day 4: Talk About It—Reducing Women’s Health Stigma. It’s time to get real about women’s health. #NWHW
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A different kind of networking for the next few days, for a good cause. #InfinitePossibilities #boysandgirlsclubofamerica #CommunityEngagement #childrenarethefuture

Monica Harrion, an art director, animator and designer in Burbank, California, is living a healthy life thanks to heart surgery performed at UMMC 50 years ago. Learn about the journey for both Monica and UMMC over the past five decades: umc.edu/news/News_Arti…

Last day to register.

#BREAKING : Authorities have released the name of the man killed during an armed robbery and carjacking at a Wesson truck stop.
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More on this Breaking News coming up at 5 on WLBT 3 On Your Side.

In nursing, caregivers need the same sense of warmth and security as their patients do. Carolyn Trudeau, an adult administrative house supervisor for the nursing staff at UMMC, has been doing that for her coworkers for 16 years and running. Read more: umc.edu/news/News_Arti…

On Monday, Henley ‘Boo’ Greer, Eva Rush, and Mackenna Morellato competed in the BMX Racing World Championships in Rock Hill, SC. wlbt.com/2024/05/14/mad…

If you’re in north Mississippi, join us tomorrow, May 16, at the Ripley Public Library for this special Gibbs-Green commemoration in the hometown of Phillip Lafayette Gibbs, and go check out our exhibit, “A Decade of Action.”

More coming up tonight at 5 on WLBT 3 On Your Side.

Lily, you are just a golden light in my personal & professional life! Thanks for pouring into my family! And as USUAL, your AARP History presentation was INSPIRING! Lily Liu

Hail this afternoon near Gravestown, MS in Tippah County. #mswx ⁦Action News 5⁩ ⁦Action News 5 First Alert Weather⁩ ⁦NWS Memphis⁩ #mswx

📸: Jennifer Erwin

🌟 Congratulations to Pisgah High School's Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024! 🎓 We applaud your dedication and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors! 🎉 #Valedictorian #Salutatorian #Classof2024 #EverythingMatters

I had the best time with educators with the Rankin County School District this evening! Our children are in great hands with these bright lights! Thank you for giving me the honor of speaking tonight and in the words of Audrey Hepburn the word is not impossible it is I’m possible

It’s so sad to see such a beautiful light fade away. Mississippi Today

These students are first class! So talented! Thank you Northwest Rankin High School! ⁦RCSD⁩ #AwesomeMusicians

I am still in shock. Crystal always had a smile and it was even bigger and brighter at mass adoptions! She was a true and dedicated advocate for children and families. Rest in Peace dear friend! We will miss you and love you always.