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Jackson church donates shoes, gift cards to students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church surprised 100 Jackson Public Schools (JPS) students with new shoes and gift cards on Friday. The initiative is part of the church’s ongoing partnership with Walton Elementary School to provide incentives for Jackson families who registered early for the new school year. “Cade Chapel Baptist Church […]
‘It’s a tremendous honor’: Ebony Lumumba receives faculty fellowship
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson State University department chair has received a “tremendous honor.”. Ebony Lumumba, Ph.D., chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages at Jackson State University, has been named a 2025 Association of Writers and Writing Programs HBCU Faculty Fellow. “It’s a tremendous honor...
No tax increases included in Jackson’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders will not be raising property taxes to fund next year’s fiscal year budget. At a special meeting on Friday, the Jackson City Council set the millage rates for the city, Jackson/Hinds Library System, and Jackson Public Schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
On the path to self-sustainability, JXN Water is hitting the gas on its water bill collections
Aisha Carson, lead communications officer at Jxn Water, gives a presentation during a Jackson utilities community meeting at the Mississippi E-Center at JSU in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The prospect of Jackson again having its own, self-sustaining water system rests on its residents and their pocketbooks. While the...
Oxford police announce Ole Miss vs. Furman game day plans
OXFORD – To ensure that everyone has a fun and safe time celebrating, Oxford Police will have an increased presence in and around the downtown Square area. Our goal is to be proactive in preventing any disturbances or unsafe activities, and as always, do not hesitate to contact them should the need arise. If you need any assistance in the downtown area, please go to the Safe Site tent in front of Visit Oxford and across the street from Funky’s.
Clinton residents oppose mixed-use development, feel ignored in public meeting
More than 50 Clinton residents gathered in the Old Towne Depot Thursday night to voice concerns over a potential mixed-use development near the Clinton Community Nature Center. Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher and the Clinton Board of Aldermen heard from several residents asking the board to shut down the new development, which is currently in the planning and zoning stages. ...
Saffle retires after a decade as Downtown Hattiesburg executive director
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) — A longtime fixture in downtown Hattiesburg leadership is stepping down, leaving a legacy that has driven millions of dollars in economic investment and revitalization to the area. Since taking the helm at the Downtown Hattiesburg Association (DHA) in 2014, Saffle has spearheaded numerous initiatives....
Tune into WXXV News 25’s Friday Night Showcase tonight
Join us tonight for WXXV News 25’s Friday Night Showcase!. Our 10 p.m. newscast on NBC will be transformed into all things South Mississippi football. Join Sports Director Jevan McCoskey and Sports Reporter Ansley Brent as they bring you the highlights from our South Mississippi teams. Tune in every...
Jackson hosts 2024 Mayor’s Cup
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A sold-out golf tournament in Jackson helped raise funds that will go toward teaching the game of golf and the game of life. The City of Jackson hosted the 2024 Mayor’s Cup at the Pete Brown Golf Course on Friday, August 30. “I’m happy to see people having a good time […]
WC Volleyball Claimed Victory in Three Sets Against VHS on Thursday
Warren Central High School volleyball team defeated Vicksburg High in three sets (25-11,25-16,25-17) on Thursday night. Melissa Herrle had 17 attacks with 11 going for a kill,13 serves, 6 of those were aces and she had 16 assists. Defensively she added 9 digs and a solo block. Ka’ryn Henderson had 8 kills on 13 attacks and added 6 assists. Ellie Tennison had 5 aces and KK Kelly had 9 assists to add to the offense for the night. KeKe McKay led the teams in digs and receptions while Arrionna Jenkins had 2 blocks and 3 kills.
Greyhounds Kick Off Season Tonight with Home Game and an All Blue Field
OS GREYHOUNDS - 20 * MADISON JAGUARS - 27 . Ocean Springs, MS -- Ocean Springs won its third consecutive region title last season. However, for the first time in that successful span, the Greyhounds fell in the opening round of the South State playoffs. Ocean Springs went 9-2 overall under...
Gary Danielson's Week 1 broadcast of Ohio State leaves Big Ten fans fuming
Gary Danielson is broadcasting Ohio State’s Week 1 game against Akron with CBS officially beginning its first full season handling the Big Ten under the new media rights deal. Needless to say, some fans are not thrilled with the assignment. Week 1 is never going to be the best...
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Boeing Company Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Mississippi
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, kicked-off a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The project will expand the facility by 50,000 square feet, renovate 40,000 square feet of existing space and add new automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies to support Aurora’s growing aerosystems business.
Agritourism continues to be a draw in Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Farms are one of the most prominent symbols of agritourism in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. Fall marks the time of year when this activity is at its peak, and one easy way to experience it firsthand with minimal advance planning is the Mississippi Hills Farm […]
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