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2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were killed and three others were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station, police said. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police are searching for the vehicle pictured below […]
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
New School Funding Formula for Mississippi K-12 Schools
JACKSON, Miss. – Starting July 1, Mississippi’s K-12 public education system began using a new funding formula for schools. This new formula replaces the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). It aims to ensure that school districts in the most need receive additional funding. The Mississippi Student Funding Formula...
Community action coalition hosts community resource fair
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-20 19:02:04. SUMMARY: The Community Resource Fair in Columbus, Mississippi aimed to break the stigma associated with mental health. Organizer Veronica Harrison highlighted the need for accessible mental health resources, bringing together agencies offering in-patient services and organizations like the Girl Scouts. Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare's Lee Garner emphasized the importance of treating those with mental health issues with compassion. Saless Jones from Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center focused on awareness about suicide, family violence, and addiction. Denise Brown from Community Counseling stressed the necessity of educating the community about available resources. The event, held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church, aimed to foster support and awareness.
Utica gas station burns down after fire breaks out
UTICA, Miss. — The Utica Fire Department is investigating after a gas station in the rural Hinds County area burned down. According to Jordan Lyons, the Utica volunteer assistant fire chief, firefighters got the call shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday to the Pit Stop gas station on East Main Street.
Award-Winning Pacesetter Gallery Celebrates Three Years of Promoting Mississippi Art and Creative Events
Pacesetter Gallery invites the public to their 3rd Annual Birthday Party on July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to celebrate three years in business and being named the 2024 Best Mississippi Art Gallery. Partygoers will have a chance to win art and will be treated to cake at the gallery’s Flowood, Mississippi location, in the Dogwood area next to Kohl’s at 310 Ridge Way.
Pedestrian hit, killed near Rankin County restaurant
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was hit and killed near a Rankin County restaurant. The crash happened just after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 on MS 43 North near Sunset Grill. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north when it collided with a pedestrian […]
VIDEO: TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi
Tupelo Futbol Club's 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. TFC 2010 girls team wins first ever USYS Presidents National Cup Championship for the state of Mississippi. Tupelo Futbol Club 2010 girls team won the first ever USYS Presidents National...
President Joseph Biden withdraws from re-election campaign
NATCHEZ — President Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign and will no longer seek a second presidential term. Biden announced his withdrawal from the race in a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. This story will be updated with more information and reaction from Adams County Democratic and Republican leaders shortly. The post President Joseph Biden withdraws from re-election campaign appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Fire work continues in summer
BUDE — Conditions from late June to September are usually not conducive to prescribed fires. Temperatures are hot, humidity is often high, fuel is green and low winds make it hard for fire to carry. Homochitto National Forest Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said they spend the dog days of summer carrying out other work. […] The post Fire work continues in summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
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