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Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
Moss Point receives grant to start pre-K program
Moss Point School District has been awarded a $900,000 grant to implement a pre-K program. The money will be spent over three years from August of this year through the end of the 2027 school year. Each year, the program will be evaluated for completion of services, a performance evaluation and the availability of funds to continue the grant to the second and third years.
Luxury apartments part of $500 million development in this Metro city
Amid sweltering temperatures Thursday morning, Flowood mayor Gary Rhoads and other dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking of a mix-used area that is part of an estimated $500 million mixed residential and commercial development called Waterpointe. This part, known as the Heights at Waterpoint is a "traditional neighborhood development," or TND, the "town within a town" would stretch 800,000 square feet in commercial space alone with 240 luxury units. It will also have a 250-car parking garage that will be the...
Summer of Sours Returns August 17 at Key City
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Key City’s Summer of Sours return this Saturday, August 17 in downtown Vicksburg at the award winning Key City Brewing Co., starting at 11 a.m. The annual event is a celebration of all things sour, and has birthed a handful of local favorites including the Bayou Slush.
Players of the Pine Belt: West Marion OL/DL Brandon Price
FOXWORTH, Miss. (WDAM) - After starting last season 0-4, West Marion High School found its groove and reeled off four wins in a row. The Trojans hope to build off that momentum headed into Head Coach Mason Woodrow’s second season. “The thing about West Marion kids is they love...
Booneville mayor federal civil trial set for October 2025
OXFORD – A year-old $1.5 million civil lawsuit against Booneville and its mayor over an alleged assault in 2022 will not go before a federal judge for another 14 months. The lawsuit that claims Booneville Mayor Chris Lindley unlawfully arrested then “physically assaulted and battered” a 17-year-old male juvenile at a city park in April 2022. The victim, now-19-year-old victim Zion Young, filed ...
MRA and Canton Academy win season openers
JACKSON, Miss. — MAIS Week Zero kicked off Thursday night. The MAIS football season is now officially underway. MRA and Canton Academy came out victorious in their season openers. MRA 42 Parklane 20 F. Canton Academy 33 Greenville Christian 32 F/OT.
Stockett shines in first start as MRA routs Parklane
MADISON — Samuel Stockett couldn’t have asked for a better start. The first-year starter threw five first half touchdowns to lead MRA past Parklane Academy 42-20 in the season-opening MAIS showdown of ranked teams at Patriot Field on Thursday night. “He’s got some good players around him and...
Moss Point mayor spotlights issues to overcome at state of city address
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - During the state of the city address Thursday night, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke about “hard truths” about his city. Despite the progress the River City has made since the Juneteenth tornado in 2023, Moss Point has a deficit of $2 million.
Deer Island to receive 400-acre expansion to make up for erosion
Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise – more and more of it disappears. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hoping they can save it. “It’s a 400-acre expansion on the southeast side of the...
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