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Officials say CCID, Capitol Police expansion helping reduce crime in Mississippi’s capital city
The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and local officials say. The Capitol Police, a division of the Department of Public Safety, is...
Three Jackson State football players named Preseason HBCU All-Americans
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three Jackson State football players have been named Preseason HBCU All-Americans, presented by BOXTOROW. Center Evan Henry, who represented JSU at the 2024 SWAC Football Media Day, wide receiver Fabian McCray, and punter Matt Noll all earned that nod on Wednesday. Henry is the leader of...
Millions of dollars for Jackson airport hinges on federal spending bill
Progress has been made in the process to make $5 million available to the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. However, there is one caveat. Last week, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, in a whopping 28-1 vote, approved a transportation infrastructure and housing measure for Fiscal Year 2025, including funding for transportation and community development projects in Mississippi.
Mississippi man pleads guilty to cannabis charge
PAXTON — A 28-yearold Mississippi man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 23, in Ford County Circuit Court to a charge of possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver stemming from a traffic stop last year. Jayjuann Fourcha of Wheeler, Miss., changed his plea from not guilty to guilty...
Four Mississippi Groups Receive AARP Awards
JACKSON (GG) — Recently, AARP’s Livable Communities initiative has awarded more than $65,000 across four Mississippi nonprofits and government entities. Kimberly Campbell, state director for AARP Mississippi and former state legislator, said the grants aim to support quick-action projects to improve public spaces, transportation, housing and digital access. Campbell noted this year, AARP has awarded $3.8 million to 343 organizations nationwide. AARP Community Challenge grants will be implemented nationwide, with a quick turnaround for completion by Dec. 15.
MSU Extension offers next online Master Gardener class
Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training Oct. 1, and all coursework must be completed by Dec. 2. These expert volunteers are trained and certified in consumer horticulture and related areas by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Tupelo Titans volleyball tackling tougher schedule
The Tupelo Titans volleyball program embarks on a new era this year. For the first time in their brief history, the Titans – a team of homeschool students – are allowed to compete against members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association. They open the season Aug. 8 at home against Baldwyn. Tupelo’s home is the gym at Love Alive Christian Center in Guntown. The coach is Meagan ...
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