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JSU is now the first HBCU and first MS institution to receive this award. See what it is
Jackson State University became the first HBCU and the first institution in Mississippi to receive the prestigious Founders Award from the National Academy of Inventors. The Academy announced award recipients on July 17 for multiple categories including the Founders Award, which honors institutions that contribute to NAI’s success and impact while demonstrating a commitment to innovation. ...
Mississippi catfish producers navigate challenges
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Lower feed prices are providing some relief to Mississippi’s catfish producers, but officials with the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service said many are still facing more than their share of obstacles just to break even. Among these are middling demand, high operating costs and renovation. “Marketing challenges have delayed fish […]
Mississippi unemployment rate holds steady at record low 2.8%
(The Center Square) – Federal data shows Mississippi's unemployment rate remained at a record low 2.8% in June for the third consecutive month. That is an improvement over June 2023, when the rate was 3.1%. The national unemployment rate in June was 4.1%. The number of unemployed grew from 35,600 to 47,100. Initial unemployment claims were down from 6,338 in May to 5,652 in June. Continuing claims increased from 27,799...
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners to host Water Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners (MPSC) will host a Water Summit. They’re inviting stakeholders and the public to join them on July 31, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the MPSC Courtroom in the Woolfolk Building in Jackson. This summit aims to address pressing […]
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.
Solving the world’s problems over morning coffee
They say if you want to know what’s on people’s minds and what news headlines have got people talking, all you have to do is stop by any coffee shop in America to pick up the local scuttlebutt on any given day. And with the attempted assassination of...
Home for sale in Bristol Crossing
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Realtor Tina Jackson with Trifecta Realty shows us a newly-constructed home for sale in the Bristol Crossing neighborhood in Flowood. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here...
Perry County School District implements new policies
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Perry County students will head back to class next week. There are some new policies and schedule changes that parents and students will need to be aware of. The Perry County School District has been on an upward trajectory in test scores and proficiency, and Perry Central High School plans […]
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...
Fate of on-again, off-again Yazoo Pumps expected by December despite no price tag
ROLLING FORK — For years, the fate of a project known as the Yazoo Pumps has bounced back and forth in a game of political ping pong. Now, with a retooled pumps proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inching closer to a new flood control plan for the South Delta.
Contour Airlines CEO expects 'no issues' with added Dallas route from Tupelo
TUPELO – While the U.S. Department of Transportation has yet to approve Contour Airlines' bid to add a Tupelo-to-Dallas route, the airline's CEO doesn't expect it to be a problem. "I don’t foresee any issues," Matt Chaifetz said. "The grant will need to be in place, but there's no reason why it shouldn't." In April, in its effort to renew its contract with Tupelo Regional Airport, the airline ...
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