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Canton chosen for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Canton will be the location for the new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse. The Canton News reported the warehouse and distribution facility will include advanced and automated distribution systems. The ABC warehouse will be located to the north and adjacent to the Canton Multipurpose Complex.
Nine stolen vehicles recovered in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Several stolen vehicles were recovered in Jackson on Tuesday thanks to the Auto Task Force, which is made up of members of the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and the Capitol Police Department. Investigators said nine vehicles were recovered, including eight by Jackson police on Marydale Drive and a Hyundai by Capitol […]
Man frustrated after he says his service dog wasn’t allowed on bus
JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service animal. Bailey said that is a violation of the American Disability Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Petal Elementary receives Healthy School Award
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – Petal Elementary School was named a 2024 Healthy School Award winner by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation in recognition of its exemplary school health and wellness initiatives and programs. The school will receive a $50,000 grant from the foundation to support ongoing efforts to create and sustain […]
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Cooper and Spencer aiming to take St. Al to new heights in 2024
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Kyleigh Cooper and Madison Spencer are fired up for St. Aloysius’ upcoming softball season as they prepare to hit the field in just a few days. Heading into their senior and junior years, the pitcher/catcher duo have already taken the Lady Flashes’ program to new heights. The team finished off the 2023 with a 15-9 record and leading St. Al to the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Silver Alert issued for 37-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 37-year-old Jackson woman. Azra Qizilbash is around five feet, three inches tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, in the 5100 block of...
Cancer Fundraiser for Harper Grace at Elks Lodge August 24
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A fundraiser for Harper Grace, a local 5 year old St. Jude Patient, will be held at the Elks Lodge #95 on August 24. The event will have $10 chicken plates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and both a live and silent auction. There will also be a $20 per hand Poker Run, additional hands are $5. Registration for the Run begins at 8:30 a.m., with kick stands up at 9 a.m.
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
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