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At this summer school, students learn about liberation and leadership
Inside a small, mural-covered building just outside Indianola, Mississippi, 14-year-old Tamorris Carter made the rounds, bouncing lightly on his heels. He stopped frequently to explain objects of interest; pictures of class field trips to civil rights monuments, or a poster he made on “social dominance orientation,” a term that describes one’s tolerance for social inequality. Even in moments of pause, Tamorris found a way to remain in motion. He would smooth down the cap on his head, lean forward to pinch the bubbles of a rainbow-printed fidget toy, and trace the words of his poster.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 2-4
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 2-4) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – […]
Periodic flooding hurts Mississippi. But could mitigation there hurt downstream in Louisiana?
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Flooding left squishy, stinky messes in hundreds of homes in Mississippi’s capital city in 2020 — a recurring problem when heavy rains push the Pearl River over its banks. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it intends to make a final recommendation by the end of this year on flood-control plans for […]
18-year-old arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in Louisiana
A Vicksburg man was arrested on Friday after leading Deputies in Louisiana on a chase into Mississippi. A little after 3 p.m., Madison Parish Sheriff Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling over 100 miles per hour. The driver made his way into Mississippi where the Vicksburg Police Department joined the pursuit.
Memorial for former Southern student who was supposedly lured to death in Mississippi planned on Saturday
BATON ROUGE — A balloon release memorial for a Southern University student who was killed after being brought to Mississippi is scheduled for Saturday. The memorial for Steven Harris is being organized by his mother Lasonia and will be held in front of the Issac Greggs Music Hall on Southern's campus. The event, which starts at 6 p.m., will see white, blue and yellow balloons released in Harris' honor.
California man pleads guilty to sending fentanyl to Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – A Compton, California, man pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 113 grams of fentanyl. According to court documents, Jayma Nettles, 46, was identified as being a member of a drug-trafficking organization in California that was sending packages of narcotics to Mississippi dating back to 2019. Prosecutors said the […]
Entergy Announces $20M Commitment For HBCUs To Support Education, Career Readiness, And Workforce Development Programs
Power company Entergy has announced a new multi-million commitment to advance Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to a news release, Entergy plans to deploy $20 million to HBCUs over 10 years. The funding will impact students in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and is intended to support them through education, academic scholarships, career… Continue reading Entergy Announces $20M Commitment For HBCUs To Support Education, Career Readiness, And Workforce Development Programs
17 Mississippi airports receive funds through airport grants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Seventeen Mississippi airports received $5,392,774 million in total to upgrade their hangars, perimeter fencing and gates, fuel facilities, and runway lighting. A few airports received funding to update their master plans. “It’s not a bad day when I can say Mississippi has received $13 million in a week to upgrade airports. Every […]
Liebherr to Build $176M Distribution Center in Mississippi
Swiss Equipment Maker Chooses Tupelo for Major Logistics Hub. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. A top Swiss manufacturer of construction equipment has inked a $176 million deal with Mississippi state officials to build a massive distribution and logistics center to provide spare parts in North and South America.
National politics get woven into Neshoba County Fair political speeches
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Neshoba County Fair typically serves as the opportunity for Mississippi’s politicians to recap accomplishments of the past year and discuss goals of the year ahead. In major election years, they use the opportunity to make a stump speech. In the absence of a major...
Person found dead at Mississippi energy facility
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WLBT) – A person was found dead at a Mississippi energy facility Thursday morning. According to Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart, the death happened at the Hitachi Energy USA facility in Crystal Springs. It is located on Kuhlman Drive. Stuart says the Occupational Safety and Health...