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Home a total loss after fire in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A home in South Jackson was destroyed after it caught fire. It was reported around 1 a.m. on Monday on Bilgray Drive, off Woody Drive. When Jackson Fire arrived, the home was already fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters tell WLBT that no one lived in the...
Jackson's embezzlement investigation done, sent to AG's, auditor's offices for 'deeper dive'
The City of Jackson's investigation into the potential embezzlement of funds has been handed over to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office and the Office of the State Auditor, according to the city's communications director Melissa Payne. In June, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the discovery of "what we believe...
Rising star: Young preacher lives by faith while overcoming obstacles
At only 19 years of age, Ken’Darion Jones might be young, but he’s often described as possessing the maturity and discernment of someone much older. With all that he’s experienced in his short life, his positive outlook is a feat in and of itself. Jones is the youth pastor at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church. He […]
School board holds hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget
On Thursday, the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. VWSD Chief Financial Officer Kathy Hughes prepared and presented information regarding the budget. Hughes reviewed the latest statistics on the population of Warren County of a total of 41,961 people. For the […]
2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were killed and three others were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station, police said. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station on Suncrest Drive at McDowell Road on Sunday, July 21. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said police are searching for the vehicle pictured below […]
JXN Water Shuts Off Drinking Water for Overdue Bills, Declines to Reveal Total Accounts Affected
JACKSON, Miss. – JXN Water confirmed to WLBT this week that it has shut off drinking water for Gardenside Apartments in Jackson, Mississippi, due to unpaid bills. The complex, located just west of State Street on Northside Drive, contains 144 units with rents starting at $749. Management has not commented, but advertisements indicate that water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent.
Trio of Pine Belt hospitals among 32 honored by American Heart Association
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Thirty-two Mississippi hospitals, including three in the Pine Belt, got a thumbs up from the American Heart Association for efforts to improve treatment of heart disease and stroke. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Covington County Hospital in Collins and Marion General Hospital in Columbia were...
Behind the Music (Scene) – Katherine Smithey
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Katherine Smithey, a self-proclaimed “Fan Girl with an iPhone,” runs the Music Scene – Vicksburg Mississippi Facebook page and recently added podcast co-host to her accolades. Smithey grew up in a family of musicians. Her father played both guitar and bass, and her...
VWSD honors life, service of late coach
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees met Thursday in a regular board meeting. During the meeting, Noland Smith was honored posthumously with a certificate of recognition commemorating his life and work for VWSD. Smith, a decorated Marine veteran who served in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, was an ordained deacon for the military. […]
Free haircuts given out at Back to School Summit
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — We’re just a few weeks away from the first day of school and dozens of kids in DeSoto County are going to be sent back with a new look. The clippers were out and the chairs were full inside the Brown Missionary Baptist Church’s gymnasium in Southaven on Saturday morning. In collaboration […]
The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Port of Aberdeen will soon see some major upgrades. Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens says work will soon be underway to build a rail line from the downtown area to the Port. That project is part of a plan to improve and revitalize the port...
Lineup Announced for Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival
GREENVILLE, Miss.–King George will once again headline the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, which will be held in September at the Washington County Convention Center. The lineup was announced on the steps of Greenville City Hall; by organizers and Mayor Errick Simmons, who remarked that it is the world’s oldest blues festival..
Clinton students head back to class to start the new year
CLINTON, Miss. — Monday is the first day of class for students in the Clinton Public School District. More than 5,000 students began the 2024-2025 school year at the district’s nine schools. Director of Communications for the district, Robert Chapman, said there are big expectations for the year.
Kosciusko Tries for Federal Affordable Housing Grant
KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–Kosciusko is again applying for a federal grant that could help people who are having trouble affording housing. Mayor Tim Kyle tells Breezynews the city will try again to get the HOME Grant, which is administered by HUD, through the ten planning districts around Mississippi. He said the state gets about $3 million annually, to be divided by just a few communities.
Staying cool to start the workweek
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’re in a bit of a strange place starting the workweek. Where we’d usually see temperatures in the low to mid 90s, we’ve got a stalled boundary to our north, dropping plenty of rain (especially in the afternoon) which is helping to keep our temperatures lower than usual. While this is a rarity for July, it’s not unfeasible.
Behind the Business: Awesome Deals Flea Market
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - What was once a yard sale is now a full-time business for Bill Spurlin. “We just started buying and reselling, and it wasn’t a matter of months we bought out the people in the largest buildings,” he explains. Now in Long Beach —...
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