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Mississippi approves 9 broadband expansion projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) approved nine broadband expansion projects. These nine projects, which will be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), will provide $21.6 million of grant funding to expand internet service to approximately 12,300 households in communities across […]
Bendix Celebrates 2024 ATA Grand Champion
Sign up for our weekly email to stay on top of the latest news and insights!. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) proudly recognizes the Grand Champion of the 87th American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), Jackie Reed, a professional driver for FedEx Freight based in Mississippi. Reed’s outstanding performance secured him the top honor in the competition, which brought together 422 of the nation’s most skilled truck drivers.
Mississippi records sixth month of record-low unemployment
(The Center Square) – Mississippi recorded its sixth consecutive month of record unemployment, but the state's labor force participation rate remains below the national average. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped slightly to a record 2.7%, down slightly from last month (2.8%) and lower than the national average of 4.5%. The jobs market hit a new high water mark...
Some MS cannabis growers may not be able to turn a profit with new weed-testing regulations
Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and other business owners voiced concerns Thursday at the State Capitol over the potential negative impact of new yeast and mold testing requirements for flower. During an advisory meeting with state health officials and legislators, small-size cultivators said they are being squeezed both by new testing regulations...
Mississippi man arrested after reportedly kidnapping girlfriend, leading officers on highway chase
A 22-year-old Mississippi man is in custody following a late-night kidnapping and high-speed chase that ended in a crash in Yazoo County. WLBT in Jackson reports that Jackson Police officers responded to a disturbance call on Marblehead Drive in Jackson at 11:23 p.m. Saturday night. Upon arrival, they were informed...
Ackerman, Coffeeville issue burn bans
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WTVA) – According to the Ackerman Police Department, a burn ban has been issued in the city. The announcement was made on Facebook around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. This adds Ackerman to the growing list of cities and counties issuing burn bans as a drought continues to...
Mississippi community colleges among worst nationally: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Community college is part of many Mississippians’ pursuit of higher education, but a recent report shows that not all schools offer the same benefits. WalletHub’s survey looked at 653 community colleges across 41 states. It found that Mississippi’s college system ranked 38th nationally. The average Mississippi community college ranked in the […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Mississippi
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,156 in […]
UMMC launches free tele-mental health clinic for public university students
The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in collaboration with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, recently launched a new telehealth clinic to offer public university students free mental health services. UMMC committed to the creation of such a clinic as part of...
Mississippi 7th least supportive state for veterans: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though Mississippi has a sizable military presence, a report reveals that support for veterans does not seem to match. About 17.9 million veterans live across the United States. More than 146,000 live in Mississippi, making up roughly 6.5% of the adult population in 2022. However, SmileHub ranked Mississippi as the 7th worst state for […]
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