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Fourth of July fireworks shows in Jackson metro area
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Local church holds public baptism on the beach in Ocean Springs
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June restaurant inspections are in. See which 12 restaurants failed in the Jackson area
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Hinds County supervisors move Clinton voting precinct to visitor center
A voting precinct in Clinton is moving down the road just in time for absentee voting ahead of the presidential, congressional and judicial elections this fall. During a Monday meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors in downtown Jackson, District 2 Election Commissioner Bobbie Graves asked supervisors to move a District 2 Clinton voting precinct at Fire Station 4 at 1973 Pinehaven Road.
Emergency motion judgment filed against Dau Mabil’s wife
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Hinds County supervisors face backlash over solar farm decision
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is facing backlash for their decision to move forward with the creation of a solar farm. A Raymond resident filed an appeal against the project on Friday, June 28. Despite county officials emphasizing that the solar farm will bring in tax revenue to the […]
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science director retires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has retired after 31 years of service. Charles Knight’s journey with the museum began long before his official tenure. “As a kid in the 1970s, I visited the Museum in its old downtown Jackson location and felt like it was built just […]
Man shot multiple times in North Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was shot multiple times in a North Jackson neighborhood. The shooting happened in the 5900 block of Lake Trace Circle shortly after midnight on Wednesday, July 3. Detective Tommie Brown said the unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown. Police have not […]
Excessive heat warning in place, take precautions over holiday weekend
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Fire damages apartments on County Line Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to an apartment fire Wednesday morning. The fire happened at Somerset Place Apartments on East County Line Road just before 2:45 a.m. on July 3, 2024. According to Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon, eight apartment units were affected by the fire. Four of the units had major damage, […]
3 companies illegally dumped waste in Jackson's sewers. 1 has settled, but suit continues
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Murders increase in north portions of Jackson compared to previous months
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Jackson man claims JPD officer broke his hip during false arrest. Council approves settlement
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Mississippi Baptist Medical Center loses power from Entergy
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JA standouts are transferring to Germantown
MADISON, Miss. — Mike and Mason Williams, who starred at Jackson Academy, are now transferring to Germantown High School. The two brothers are sons of JSU head basketball coach and NBA Champion Mo Williams. They led JA to a 36-1 record and their first overall MAIS title since 2006 this past season. Now they will join one of the top players in the country in the 2026 class in Sam Funchess at Germantown.
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