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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 […]
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.
Hinds County supervisors hear budget requests ahead of new fiscal year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – From the Hinds County Election Commission to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, requests for budget increases are a common theme. Almost each department asked the Hinds County Board of Supervisors for more money on Thursday, August 15. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones asked for two transportation vans, a 10% employee pay […]
Suspect flees from traffic stop, police chase follows
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A man fled from Capitol Police officers when they attempted to make a traffic stop in Jackson Thursday around 6:30 p.m. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, leading officers on a pursuit from Ellis Avenue to Knight Road in Pearl, Mississippi. The driver, 38-year-old,...
'Growth and opportunities': Isaiah Hamilton trying to be a better 'press-man' corner at Ole Miss
Defensive back Isaiah Hamilton didn't have all the notoriety and rankings other defensive players had coming out of Houston, Texas. However, that didn't stop him from just doing his job when given the opportunity at the next level. Hamilton spent his first three college football seasons at Texas Southern, where...
MVD’s Peeples promoted to military’s newest major general
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) was promoted in an evening ceremony at the B’nai B’rith Club Wednesday night in Vicksburg. Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton presided over the event. Peeples assumed command of MVD […]
Velma Jackson looks to avenge last year’s State Championship loss
CAMDEN, Miss. (WLBT) – Last year, Velma Jackson football had a historic season. The Falcons capped off an undefeated regular season with the first State Championship appearance in school history. However, the 1A State Championship ended with the Falcons returning to Camden with a runner-up trophy. “It just motivates...
Mississippi State football to celebrate 125th season
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State football will commemorate its 125th season throughout the 2024 campaign. Over the course of the upcoming year, MSU will recognize the players, teams and moments that have charted the course for Bulldog football history. According to university officials, State supporters will have the chance to actively participate in the […]
FBI bribery probe may have looked at other Jackson councilmembers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Since former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pled guilty to federal charges, others on the Jackson City Council shared their experiences with who they believe to be undercover FBI agents. Lee pled guilty to accepted more than $13,000 in cash and purchasing multiple luxury items with a credit card given to […]
Gulfport Man Arrested for Stabbing Another After Altercation
WEST HARRISON COUNTY (GG) — On Wednesday, August 15, 2024, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terrance Daitwan Wilson of Gulfport, Mississippi for one charge of aggravated assault-under the use of a deadly weapon in West Harrison County. On Wednesday morning, August 15, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office...
Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire
Ole Miss extends a midweek offer to former Minnesota commit Nelson McGuire. The Rebels could be looking to add third OL commit in 2025 class. The post Ole Miss extends offer to newly available OL Nelson McGuire appeared first on On3.
MS Ethics Complaint Filed Against City for Public Records Request Violation
Frustration over transparency in local government has escalated for Jeff Hall, a resident of Ocean Springs, who recently filed a formal complaint with the Mississippi State Ethics Commission. Hall alleges that "the City of Ocean Springs failed to respond to his Public Records Request concerning inquires into the Ocean Springs...
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