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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 16-18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 16-18) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Mississippi Indie Film Forum – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson […]
Southaven teacher receives NMCC Grisham teaching award
Northwest Mississippi Community College's Audrie Rhoda McCann of Southaven was awarded the Sandy Grisham Excellence in Teaching Award at this year's college-wide Convocation on Aug. 12 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on the Senatobia campus. "I am very humbled and honored to be chosen as the recipient...
Freshman Kayla Keefer pulls off hat trick as Ole Miss defeats Southern 4-0 in season opener
In her first collegiate game, freshman Kayla Keefer recorded a hat trick as Ole Miss defeated Southern 4-0, in their regular season opener at the Ole Miss Soccer Complex. Keefer is the first freshman since Channing Foster in 2017 to record a hat trick and the 20th Rebel all-time to score three goals in a match. The last Rebel with a three piece was fellow teammate Kelly Brady against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 10 of last season.
Decrepit Pipes Put Jackson, Mississippi, on the Edge of Catastrophe. State Regulators Didn’t Act.
For years, Jackson residents endured periods of low water pressure, potentially unsafe drinking water or no water at all. All the while, state inspectors found few problems with the failing pipes that caused those problems.
Indomitable spirit, skilled care aids healing in Mississippi Burn Center patient
When 12-year-old Joseph “Josey” Osborne of Winona was severely injured in a campfire accident, his mother, Jennifer Harrell, was initially told he might be hospitalized for over a month. However, after just 12 days at the Mississippi Burn Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Osborne was...
Road to 60 summit honors anniversary of Freedom Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – History lovers gathered at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday for the Road to 60 summit, which honors the anniversary of Freedom Summer in Mississippi. For the next three days, organizers will commemorate the legacy of the Freedom Riders from the summer of 1964. Attendees will be able to participate in […]
Moss Point receives grant to start pre-K program
Moss Point School District has been awarded a $900,000 grant to implement a pre-K program. The money will be spent over three years from August of this year through the end of the 2027 school year. Each year, the program will be evaluated for completion of services, a performance evaluation and the availability of funds to continue the grant to the second and third years.
Luxury apartments part of $500 million development in this Metro city
Amid sweltering temperatures Thursday morning, Flowood mayor Gary Rhoads and other dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking of a mix-used area that is part of an estimated $500 million mixed residential and commercial development called Waterpointe. This part, known as the Heights at Waterpoint is a "traditional neighborhood development," or TND, the "town within a town" would stretch 800,000 square feet in commercial space alone with 240 luxury units. It will also have a 250-car parking garage that will be the...
Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank to perform in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Organizers at the Landers Center are planning a night of R&B by welcoming the "R&B Forever Tour" on October 27. The Landers Center said that Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank are set to take the venue's stage starting at 7 p.m. that Sunday night. Promoters said that the trio, who released their first joint album in 2013, began performing again at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture.
Summer of Sours Returns August 17 at Key City
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Key City’s Summer of Sours return this Saturday, August 17 in downtown Vicksburg at the award winning Key City Brewing Co., starting at 11 a.m. The annual event is a celebration of all things sour, and has birthed a handful of local favorites including the Bayou Slush.
Taylor Swift exhibit will draw fans to Cleveland, Miss., where history, music and food await
Cleveland, Mississippi's population hovers around 11,000, but an influx of millennials, particularly females, is predicted starting next week. These Swifties' (fans of megapopular music maker Taylor Swift) first stop likely will be the Grammy Museum Mississippi, where a special exhibition revolving around Swift will open Friday, Aug. 23. “We couldn’t...
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