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Mississippi crews to assist with fire in Washington state
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed a 20-person Type 2 Initial Attack Hand Crew to assist with wildfire suppression efforts on the Cougar Creek Fire in southeast Washington state. Officials said the crew names will be released upon their safe return to Mississippi in approximately two weeks. The fire currently spans 8,271 […]
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. […]
Texas man charged after Rankin County deputies seize 44 pounds of meth
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County deputies arrested a Texas man after they seized 44 pounds of methamphetamine. On Monday, July 22, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Truck on Interstate 20 for a traffic violation. According to the sheriff, the deputy developed probable cause […]
Oak Grove High linebacker commits to Jackson State football
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Second-year head football Coach TC Taylor continues to show his commitment to recruiting the high school ranks in Mississippi. Oak Grove High School defensive playmaker Jaylan Moore announced on Monday that he will be taking his talents to JSU. In the Tigers’ 2024 class, nearly 50...
Top Mississippi high school football offensive linemen for 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season
With four weeks until kickoff of the 2024 high school football season, here are the top offensive linemen returning for the fall season in Mississippi. MAIS games begin Aug. 16, and MHSAA games follow Aug. 23. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Cole Allen ...
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.
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 […]
See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI) will host a screening event in Holmes County. During The See, Test and Treat event, residents will have access to screenings that are otherwise difficult to access locally. CCRI and the College of American Pathologists Foundation will host the event on […]
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...
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