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Committee reveals recommendation for Historic Madison County Courthouse
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) -A facility that is currently used as Madison County’s Drug Court could soon be repurposed into a learning center, where people and groups could host meetings and learn about the county’s history. On Monday, the Board of Supervisors approved moving forward with a concept to...
Officials: Bear sightings on the rise in Mississippi
Black bear sightings on game cameras in the Mississippi woods have become increasingly common, not just along the Mississippi River but in almost every corner of the state. The Facebook page Black Bear Sightings has been very active this summer, with people across the state posting pictures from game cameras and other sightings.
Madison County historic courthouse to be digital museum, learning center. What that means
For nearly two centuries, the Madison County Courthouse has stood in the center of Canton's town square. Today, the building is a historical landmark. The building has long since shed its role as a courthouse, and a committee formed several months ago to find a new purpose for the antebellum structure.
K-12 education formula, presumptive Medicaid eligibility, retirement reform become law July 1
Bills such as a historic K-12 education funding formula, expansions to the Capitol Complex Improvement District in Jackson, several individual suffrage bills and a law that gives pregnant women presumed eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Lawmakers also passed further legislative oversight for the Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi. Following is...
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
Researchers work to identify 82 million-year-old dinosaur found in Mississippi
It's the most complete dinosaur ever found in Mississippi, but exactly what it was remains a mystery. It's been identified as a hadrosaur; a member of a family of similar dinosaurs, and it roamed what is now Northeast Mississippi about 82 million years ago. It was an herbivore measuring 25-26 feet long and when standing on its back legs was about 16 feet tall.
Funking Up Jackson, Targeting Crime
"Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi. If we show up, we gon' show out, smoother than a fresh jar of skippy," Bruno Mars sings in "Uptown Funk." The Jackson Shout-out in Mark Ronson's No. 1 hit is actually a salute to Ronson's new protege, Keyone Star, according to the agent who negotiated her contract, Fred McAfee.
Madison county to launch new long-term disaster recovery community
The Madison County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved launching a long-term disaster recovery committee in their monthly meeting on Monday. The new committee, composed of local citizens, businesses and faith-based groups, would step in to help families recover from disasters. Meredith Lee from The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency presented to...
Black voter turnout in Mississippi among highest in US: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent report analyzing the recent election reveals that Black Mississippians are among the most politically engaged nationally. The state has the highest percentage of African Americans in its overall population. However, WalletHub ranks Black Mississippians as the 16th most politically engaged state in the country. In 2020, these voters had the […]
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