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MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
Cunny says exercise is ‘extra ingredient’ at 100th birthday party
Bob Cunny is a testament that exercise keeps you fit and healthy. On Monday, the Vicksburg resident celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA, where he still works out regularly. “We have all been taught what to do to keep healthy — eat right and sleep […]
Luxury Living: Million dollar home in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Realtor Dominique Beasley with Opulent Keys joined Studio 3 to show us the luxury home for sale in the Johnstone neighborhood in Madison. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?...
New emergency hospital to open in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County will be the home of a new emergency hospital. Work has begun to transform the old hospital in Raleigh into the Smith County Emergency Hospital. Covington County Hospital and South Regional Medical Center partnered on the $1.5 million project. “We hope makes a difference. Especially when they, you […]
Canton chosen for new ABC warehouse
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Canton will be the location for the new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse. The Canton News reported the warehouse and distribution facility will include advanced and automated distribution systems. The ABC warehouse will be located to the north and adjacent to the Canton Multipurpose Complex.
Cancer Fundraiser for Harper Grace at Elks Lodge August 24
VICKSBURG, Miss. – A fundraiser for Harper Grace, a local 5 year old St. Jude Patient, will be held at the Elks Lodge #95 on August 24. The event will have $10 chicken plates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and both a live and silent auction. There will also be a $20 per hand Poker Run, additional hands are $5. Registration for the Run begins at 8:30 a.m., with kick stands up at 9 a.m.
JPD recovers 8 stolen vehicles in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson police recovered eight stolen cars in South Jackson on Tuesday. The Jackson Police Department says officers were patrolling the area after multiple cars were reported stolen. They eventually found eight cars in a driveway on Marydale Drive near Charleston Drive. Seven cars were recovered at...
Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to play in Paris
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Women’s Basketball will participate in the 2024 Aflac Oui-Play in Paris, France to kick off the season against projected top-10 USC. The game will take place on Monday, November 4 from Adidas Arena. Ole Miss and USC will be two of a total of 17 Division I men’s or women’s basketball […]
Man frustrated after he says his service dog wasn’t allowed on bus
JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service animal. Bailey said that is a violation of the American Disability Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
VJHS recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Hype Athletics
Vicksburg Junior High School recently held a cheerleading camp that was hosted by Kolby Wesley with Hype Athletics. The camp was the completion of VJHS’ summer cheering. Captain – Skylar Spencer: ALSTAR AWARD, Cheerleading Certificate, Cheer Captain Leadership Award. Co-Captain – JaMirrial Harris: Cheerleading Certificate, Best Flyer Award...
“Back Outside” Popup Shop returns July 28
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The “Back Outside” Popup Shop, Part II, will be held this Sunday, July 28, at the Vicksburg City Park and Pavilion. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., providing an afternoon full of activities and entertainment. MK Banks & Co., Drop-A-Bag...
Four-star Jamarion Davis-Fleming includes Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in top 4
Canton forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has narrowed his finalists to four schools, according to his social media post on Tuesday, in which he included Ole Miss and Mississippi State basketball. Davis-Fleming, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, also had LSU and James Madison. In a social media post Davis-Fleming said, "Where we going??" ...
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
Jackson police chief calls for end to gun violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson family continues to mourn after losing their loved one to gun violence in the capital city. “My plea to the community is for the parents to hold their children accountable when they see them doing wrong,” said Latoya Mason, the mother of Zedrick Warner. Police said Warner was killed […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore healthcare careers
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers to visit the campus on Saturday, Aug. 24, for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UMMC School of...
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