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Delta In a Minute 8-29
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI - According to a report, north Forrest volunteer fire department responded to a vehicle fire on interstate 59 south near Hattiesburg. When firefighters arrived they found a semi car hauler on the highway shoulder with nine passenger cars loaded. The back three vehicle were fully engulfed in flames.
More than 2,000 arrested in Jackson under Operation Unified
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Law enforcement agencies are working to crack down on crimes across the City of Jackson with Operation Unified. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), authorities have seized more than 400 firearms, including several with illegal modifications, as of Wednesday, August 29. They also have confiscated more than $360,000, […]
Hurricane chances ramping up in the Atlantic
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - After a few weeks of inactivity, the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is again showing signs of activity. The National Hurricane Center has upgraded the only area of interest from a 20% chance of formation, now to a 40% chance of formation within the next 7 days.
Retro Metro lawsuit against Jackson dismissed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Retro Metro’s lawsuit against the City of Jackson has been dismissed, according to City Attorney Drew Martin. In 2023, the City of Jackson vacated office space it had been using at the Metrocenter Mall due to deplorable conditions. Retro Metro, who owned the spaced, filed a lawsuit against the city for […]
Washington County residents frustrated by stray dogs roaming their neighborhoods.
WASHINGTON COUNTY-Pearl loving, of Leland, says stray dogs roaming in her neighborhood make her afraid to leave the house. " I’m having problems with the dogs and had to go to the emergency room. I go out my front door to the corner of my house and black & white bulldog, brown & white, and solid brown one that I’m worried about around here on this corner."
Plan for new Clinton development disturbs neighbors, including nature center
CLINTON, Miss. — Neighbors are speaking out against plans in the works for a new development in Clinton. The Clinton Community Nature Center has been described as a hidden jewel in the middle of the city, where visitors come to the flora and fauna, plus the Old Natchez Trace Trail.
New Chick-Fil-A coming to Jackson area. See where it will go and when it might open
There's another Chick-Fil-A on the horizon for the Jackson metro area, and construction is expected to begin very soon. The newest Chick-Fil-A will be the second one for Flowood, and it will be next to GI Associates at 2520 Lakeland Dr. . ...
Past Red Carpet Bowl scores: 1962-2023
Red Carpet Bowl Scores 1962 – Cooper High 13, Columbus Lee 6 1963 – Noxubee County 20, South Pike 0 1964 – Rolling Fork 6, Forest Hill 0 1965 – Greenville 21, McComb 6 1966 – Murrah 26, Moss Point 18 1967 – Hattiesburg 31, Greenwood 14 1968 – Cooper 33, Yazoo City 12 1969 […]
Hattiesburg dedicates Public Safety Complex in honor of DuPree
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials dedicated the Public Safety Complex in honor of former Mayor Johnny L. DuPree on Thursday. The ceremony marked the renaming of the state-of-the-art facility, which first opened its doors on September 27, 2022, at the corner of Hall Avenue and Edwards Street. DuPree, […]
Presbyterian Christian School will join MHSAA
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Leaders with Presbyterian Christian School (PSC) announced the school has been accepted for membership by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). The school was accepted for the 2025-26 academic school year. Following months of discussions and focus groups with staff, parents, alumni, and board members, PCS administration believed this is […]
WC’s Nash Morgan Ready For Sophomore Year as QB1
VICKSBURG, MS. – After earning the starting quarterback spot last season, Warren Central’s Nash Morgan is all confident about the 2024 season and what it has to offer. Morgan, the sophomore standout, is no longer a freshman and is now ready to put in some serious work on the football field. As he is now well-experienced on the varsity level, Nash now knows what it takes for WC to be great in 2024.
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