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Mississippi crews to assist with fire in Washington state
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack Hand Crew to assist with wildfire suppression efforts on the Cougar Creek Fire in southeast Washington state. Officials said the crew names will be released upon their safe return to Mississippi in approximately two weeks. The fire currently spans 8,271 […]
Two appointed to Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced that Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) made two appointments to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Reeves appointed Colin Maloney, of Tupelo, who would represent the 1st Congressional District, and Todd Hairston, of Gulfport, who would represent the 5th Congressional District. […]
Alabama woman becomes Mississippi’s first female Episcopal bishop
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and […]
Gluckstadt Board of Aldermen holds public hearing, considers rezoning for Megadome. See when
The Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening as the department considers a petition to rezone land from residential to commercial for the use of the Gluckstadt Megadome. The Gluckstadt Megadome, a travel sports facility, has been in the works for several months. The project is spearheaded by 828 Sports Ventures. Plans include several indoor and outdoor courts as well as a hotel and restaurant. ...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
New Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Honors Jackson Music Venue Hal & Mal’s
Visit Mississippi has unveiled the latest addition to the Mississippi Blues Trail, recognizing Hal & Mal's, a beloved Jackson restaurant, bar and music venue honored for nearly four decades of dedicated promotion of blues music. Located at 200 Commerce Street, Hal & Mal's is a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, blending authentic Mississippi blues music and cuisine. The marker joins over 200 others included in the statewide trail, highlighting pivotal sites linked to the genre and encouraging visitors to explore Mississippi's rich musical heritage.
JPD recovers 8 stolen vehicles in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson police recovered eight stolen cars in South Jackson on Tuesday. The Jackson Police Department says officers were patrolling the area after multiple cars were reported stolen. They eventually found eight cars in a driveway on Marydale Drive near Charleston Drive. Seven cars were recovered at...
Jackson police chief calls for end to gun violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson family continues to mourn after losing their loved one to gun violence in the capital city. “My plea to the community is for the parents to hold their children accountable when they see them doing wrong,” said Latoya Mason, the mother of Zedrick Warner. Police said Warner was killed […]
Judge: Media has a right to be at trial of teen accused of killing mom
BRANDON, Miss. (Court TV) — The 14-year-old girl who allegedly fatally shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather was back in court today where a judge ruled that cameras will be permitted in the courtroom at her upcoming trial. Prosecutors say Carly Gregg shot Ashley Smylie twice in the face and once below... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Suspect wanted for starting fire at Utica gas station
UTICA, Miss. (WJTV) – A reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest in connection to an arson case in Utica. This comes after the Pit Stop in gas station on East Main Street in Utica caught fire just before 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21. Assistant Fire Chief Jordan Lyons, with the […]
Retrial for William ‘Polo’ Edwards continued
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The retrial for the man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022 has been continued. A new trial date has not been set for William “Polo” Edwards, who was arrested and charged in connection to the death of Better Men Society founder Robert Davis. Edwards’ second trial was set for July 29, […]
Oak Grove High linebacker commits to Jackson State football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Second-year head football Coach TC Taylor continues to show his commitment to recruiting the high school ranks in Mississippi. Oak Grove High School defensive playmaker Jaylan Moore announced on Monday that he will be taking his talents to JSU. In the Tigers’ 2024 class, nearly 50...
Top Mississippi high school football offensive linemen for 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season
With four weeks until kickoff of the 2024 high school football season, here are the top offensive linemen returning for the fall season in Mississippi. MAIS games begin Aug. 16, and MHSAA games follow Aug. 23. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Cole Allen ...
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