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Mississippi officials launch investigation into death of 1-month-old baby
Mississippi officials have launched an investigation after the death of a 1-month-old child. Officials from Panola County are investigating after the child died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 1, and investigators were left unsatisfied with answers to questions about the death. The body of the child was sent to...
The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern states
For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t tell you the number of patients who I see who come in with advanced disease, […]
Jackson VA Regional Office to reopen after renovations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After extensive building renovations, the Jackson VA Regional Office will reopen to the public on Monday, August 19. The office is located at 1600 Woodrow Wilson Avenue. “During the last several months, employees of the Jackson VA Regional Office have continued to perform the essential mission of delivering much-earned benefits to […]
City of Meridian reminding citizens to keep their property maintained
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - City leadership wants to make Meridian beautiful, and by doing that, maintaining properties is top of mind. Currently, the city of Meridian has an ordinance that states it is unlawful to not cut your grass, weeds, or any other vegetation on any form of private property.
Thousands of PRVEPA customers without power following equipment failure at Lumberton substation
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association customers are without power following an issue at one of its substations. According to a Facebook post on its page, the power association says nearly 1,700 customers are without power due to an equipment failure at its Lumberton substation.
Jackson State faculty senate president on leave pending termination as faculty pledge support
Dawn McLin, faculty senate president at Jackson State University in Mississippi, was placed on leave pending termination last week for allegedly abusing the power of the position, according to faculty who met last to discuss how to support her. The accusation has sowed confusion and fear of retaliation among members of the historically Black university’s […]
Ole Miss Volleyball Preview | The Liberos
As excitement builds for Ole Miss Volleyball's 2024 season and head coach Bre Henry's second full year at the helm, OleMissSports.com takes a quick look at the Rebels' three liberos and defensive specialists. This year's libero room is a mix of experience and youth as Cammy Niesen and Bailee Middleton...
A night at the museum? Learn more about MS Museum of Art's free upcoming event
With a unique combination of oral history and contemporary photography, the Mississippi Museum of Art in partnership with Mississippi Humanities Council and Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity is presenting “Nuestro Mississippi,” an exhibit documenting how Hispanic immigrants have found a home in the Magnolia State for decades. The exhibition will be open until Oct. 13, but museum go-ers will get a special chance to take a look at it this Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 to...
River Avenue Bridge nearing completion
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Last week, a Forrest County Board of Supervisors’ Facebook post alerted people that the River Avenue Bridge over the Leaf River between the City of Hattiesburg and the City of Petal would be shutting down for a time on Wednesday for painting purposes. That’s...
Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Parts of South Mississippi
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across various parts of Southern Mississippi were without power for some time. Mississippi power crews have been actively...
Players of the Pine Belt: Mount Olive CB/WR Haiden Payne
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s a new man in charge of Mount Olive football. Eric Nelson begins his head coaching career with the Pirates. “I got guys in that locker room that know how to play football,” Nelson said. Nelson won’t be navigating these uncharted waters alone....
Man Arrested After Large Amount Of Illegal Drugs Found In Jones Co. Apartment
On Monday, August 12, Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) narcotics agents executed a search of an apartment in the 2900 block of Holly Drive in Laurel, uncovering a significant amount of illegal drugs. During the search, agents discovered approximately 6 ounces of methamphetamine, around 150 ecstasy tablets, and 1.5...
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