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Mississippians not concerned about cybersecurity, data shows
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent analysis reveals that Mississippians are among the least concerned about cybersecurity nationally. Data attacks have become more commonplace in the state. An April data breach impacted 109 million AT&T customer accounts nationwide. Personal information stolen from a Mississippi hospital system affected about 900,000 people. TorGuard analyzed more than 5,000 relevant […]
Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain
BROOKHAVEN — A threat of flash flooding continues in southwest Mississippi. The National Weather Service warns the risk continues through Friday thanks to high rain chances and forecasted local rainfall events. Wednesday morning, the forecasted chance of rain was 90 percent with showers and storms possible into the evening. NWS Jackson warns localized rain totals […] The post Rain, flash flood threat forecast to remain appeared first on Daily Leader.
Educators discuss teacher shortage, training in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s teacher shortage continues to persist statewide despite recent efforts to reduce vacancies and get more educators into classrooms. A 2024 report from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) reveals that the problem is not improving. MDE data indicates 2,775 teacher vacancies in the 2023-2024 school year. That is a 7% increase […]
MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file
The state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of an upcoming capital murder trial. Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. is accused in the 2022 death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The defense team and the prosecution jointly filed the motion to […] The post MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
MSDH offers free rides through Transportation to Health
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy. According to the agency, the federal-grant funded program provides transportation to and from county health department clinics and offices for health services or a WIC appointment. Rides […]
JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
Drug Trafficking, Contraband in Prison, and Petit Larceny in Leake and Attala Arrests
JEFFERY RYDELL BROWN, 43, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Hold for Other Agency, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, Warrant – Carthage Municipal Court, CPD. Bond $0, N/A, $25,000, $15,000, $639.25. KEVIN C CROSS, 30, of Carthage, Disorderly Conduct...
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner
Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner The Panola County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 50th anniversary banquet on Saturday, July 28, at the Booth Event Center in Batesville. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and feature guest speaker Jermal C. Clark, a Hinds County Election Commissioner and […] The post Clark will headline NAACP banquet Panola native is Hinds election commissioner appeared first on The Panolian.
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC) since 1966.
MDHS Hinds County office closed due to AC outage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County office of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) temporarily closed on Wednesday, July 24. MDHS officials said the office closed due to an air conditioning system outage. They said the issue was discovered on Wednesday, which forced the closure for safety reasons. According to the agency, the […]
Ocean Springs encourages Mississippi artists to enter the Blue Moon Art Contest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi artists could win a cash prize and be selected as a featured artist at an upcoming art contest. The contest is the Blue Moon Art Contest. According to a press release, the contest is open to Mississippi artists 21 years of age or older who submit a painted art […]
Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen
“I resent being called a slum lord,” said Brookhaven resident and property owner Gail Onesi at the most recent Brookhaven Board of Aldermen meeting. Onesi said she had given suggestions at a Planning Commission meeting in May regarding a proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance. At the next Board meeting, Alderman-at-large Don Underwood responded to City […] The post Landlord fights back against ‘slum lord’ comments from aldermen appeared first on Daily Leader.
Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Byram mayor hopes to increase police, firefighter pay as part of 2025 budget
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - Budget talks for Byram are expected to get underway next week, and Mayor Richard White is hoping the city can find the funds to give police and firefighters a raise. Two budget work sessions are slated for July 30 and August 1 at Byram City Hall.
Visit Natchez announces new edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition...
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