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Mayor, City Council issue support for JSU Sonic Boom. Band fundraising for Rose Bowl parade
The Sonic Boom of the South is getting a bump from city leaders as they prepare to perform at the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba as well as Jackson City Council issued a proclamation and resolutions in support of the band, announcing Jackson State University’s fundraising campaign to “give the boom their roses” and send them to Pasadena, California.
Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect
BROOKHAVEN — A teenage suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting which injured two females Wednesday. Brookhaven Police Department officials released photos of the suspect Thursday afternoon. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins issued a press release about the shooting. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 8:30 p.m Wednesday on Ozark Lane. A […] The post Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect appeared first on Daily Leader.
WCSO manhunt ends in felony arrest of Louisiana man
A Louisiana man is in custody in VIcksburg facing a felony charge after leading Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a manhunt that lasted the better part of two days. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said a call to Vicksburg 911 Tuesday reported a man trespassing on property in the 2000 block of Hankinson Road. […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore health care careers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) invited high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus. The event will be held on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9:00 a.m. to […]
No meal charge for JDC students
Students in the Jefferson Davis School District will now be participating in the Provision 2 school program starting this school year. This program enables the school district to provide all meals at no charge to all students in Jefferson Davis County. For the district to participate in the program, a free and reduced meal application […] The post No meal charge for JDC students appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Jackson subdivision neighbors concerned about road erosion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some major concerns in a Jackson subdivision were addressed during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Brookwood Subdivision is a place where many call home, but some residents said road safety has always been a major concern. “The residents who live in that part of Brookwood won’t be able to get out. […]
Mississippi SBE ends contract with NWEA due to reporting error
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday, July 18 to terminate its contract with NWEA. NWEA previously administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II. The SBE awarded an emergency contract to Data […]
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
Mississippi DMH launches mental health mobile app
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) announced the launch of the Mental Health Mississippi mobile app. The app is designed to provide Mississippians with immediate access to mental health resources and support. It offers the following services: “The Mental Health Mississippi mobile app represents a significant advancement in our efforts […]
Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
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