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June restaurant inspections are in. See which 12 restaurants failed in the Jackson area
Twelve commercial restaurants in the Jackson metropolitan area failed health inspections during the month of June according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Upon a follow-up inspection, only 10 of the restaurants rectified the problems and earned a passing score from the MSDH as of press time. The other restaurants have not yet had follow-up inspections.
Livingston development moves forward after heated discussion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new development that’s designed to attract young professionals to Jackson is moving forward, but not without controversy. Developers are ready to move into the next phase of the Village at Livingston Place project. In a 4-2 vote and a one abstention, the Jackson City Council voted to move forward with […]
UMMC participates in trauma drug study aimed at saving lives
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A trauma drug study aims to save the lives of patients following severe injuries. The drugs are calcium and vasopressin. According to doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), vasopressin also helps platelets work better, which can help blood clots form more quickly. “This can both help stop bleeding […]
Man injured in Columbus hit and run – Home – WCBI TV
Www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-02 17:43:11. SUMMARY: A 66-year-old man named Joe Earl Taylor was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Columbus, Mississippi. The incident occurred around 10:15 AM on Wilkins-Wise Road, where Taylor was struck by a black BMW. Surveillance footage shows the vehicle initially stopping before fleeing the scene. The BMW likely has damage to its passenger side mirror. Columbus police are seeking public assistance in identifying the driver. Anyone with information is urged to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or use the P3 Tips App. Taylor was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
Jackson City Council approves moving printing department out of former Welty Library
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Welty Library is one step closer to being torn down, following a vote by the Jackson City Council. On Tuesday, the council voted on emergency items to remove its printing department out of the basement of Welty. The contracts included one with Get-Comm, Inc., to...
Tomato Festival Ripes For Another Year in Crystal Springs
Thousands gathered at Crystal Springs on Saturday for the town’s annual Tomato Festival. Crystal Springs Mayor Sally Garland is excited to see “The Tomatopolis of the World” come together and take a sense of ownership over their town’s tomato heritage. “Our citizens decorate their houses and...
Jackson DUI suspect wants evidence thrown out in case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson last year wants the court to throw out evidence about her alleged intoxication. According to court documents, Jada Kelly’s lawyer wants to suppress the results of a breathalyzer test taken the day of the crash. Investigators said Kelly […]
New leadership named for the Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There’s new leadership on the Jackson City Council. On Tuesday, July 2, Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay, Ward 7, was named the new president, and Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, was named the new vice president. Lindsay and Grizzell will be the president and the vice president for the next year. Former Council […]
First Alert Forecast: heat stress potential continues through mid-week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – TODAY: Today could be the hottest day so far this year. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to near 100-degrees. Heat indices will run higher in the 100s so use caution when spending long periods of time outdoors. Our weather will stay warm overnight with lows in the upper 70s under a mainly clear sky.
WJTV’s Melanie Christopher to be inducted into Silver Circle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Melanie Christopher will be honored during the NATAS Southeast’s Gold and Silver Circle Awards ceremony. Christopher will be inducted by the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) into the Silver Circle. To be eligible for the Silver Circle, one must have 25 […]
Pedestrian injured after being hit on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 near Canton Mart Road on Tuesday, July 2. Detective Tommie Brown said the pedestrian was treated for a head injury. He said the pedestrian is expected to be okay. Investigators said the driver […]
Belhaven University earns top Military Friendly School Award
JACKSON, Miss, (WJTV) – Leaders with Belhaven University announced that the college has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military in their pursuit of higher education. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey, and 537 schools earned awards level designations in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Belhaven University […]
Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’
When the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters gave out its 45th annual awards this June, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour was well represented. Tim Lee, who serves as Thacker’s production director, shared the Music Composition (Contemporary) Award with his wife – and bandmate – Susan. The couple, who record and tour under the name, Bark, […] The post Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’ appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi College to build safe room on campus
There’s no record of a tornado ever hitting the Mississippi College campus in Clinton, but there’ve been some “very close calls,” says MC’s Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer Laura Jackson. “We are in an area that is deemed to [have] a high likelihood of tornadoes...
Jackson State announces return of Hakim McClellan, who's named deputy athletic director
Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson announced the return of Hakim McClellan as deputy athletic director on Monday. McClellan spent two years as athletic director at Mississippi Valley State. This is McClellan’s second stint at Jackson State; he joined the athletic department in July 2018 and was promoted to associate athletic director for...
Huey Magoo’s opens Flowood location
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new restaurant is now open in the City of Flowood! Huey Magoo’s Flowood features an outdoor patio and a double drive-thru. This is the fourth of 20 Huey Magoo’s locations, joining McComb, Pearl and Brookhaven, that will be opening throughout Mississippi and Alabama under franchisee Buddy Powell, Stacy Powell, their daughter […]
Testing the Limits of FFS
, Mississippi is a long way from Texas, but big news recently surfaced in a local newspaper there that is sure to pique interest among crappie buffs across the Lone Star state and beyond. The story centers on the use of forward facing sonar. On June 21, Clarion Ledger outdoors writer Brian Broom reported that Mississippi’s Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks voted to cut daily limits at four of the state’s more popular crappie lakes — Grenada, Enid, Sardis and Arkabutla Lake. All are well known for producing big crappie. According to the story, the main reasons for the reduction hinge...
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