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Murders increase in north portions of Jackson compared to previous months
Clarion Ledger reporting shows murders in Jackson have started to increase across the city into some northern portions of Jackson, which are not widely noted as high crime areas when compared to South and West Jackson. During the first three months of the year – January, February, and March –,...
Jackson man claims JPD officer broke his hip during false arrest. Council approves settlement
The City of Jackson has settled a lawsuit filed by an elderly resident who claims to have broken his hip after being thrown to the ground and falsely arrested by an officer with the Jackson Police Department. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council voted to approve the settlement of $15,000...
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 […]
Mississippi teen goes viral after he gets summer jobs for all of his friends
A group of Mississippi teens’ summer plans went viral—gaining over 10,000 likes and 5,000 shares—after one young man recruited his friends and teammates to join him in being productive and staying out of trouble. The Vicksburg Post reports that newly elected Vicksburg Ward 1 Alderman Thomas J....
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.
Belhaven Gaming Club is Bringing Students Together Through Gaming
Belhaven Gaming Club is Bringing Students Together Through Gaming. July 3, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) - The new Belhaven Gaming Club (BUG) is creating a vibrant community at Belhaven University by uniting students through a shared passion for games. At the helm of this thriving community is Garrison Owens, the passionate president of BUG. Owens, a film production and visual art major from Vicksburg, Miss., envisions BUG not just as a club, but as a conduit for forging lasting connections among students. "Games are an easy way to join a group of people to become not only friends but to become a community of friends and students," Owens explains.
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 […]
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center loses power from Entergy
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center lost power from Entergy Tuesday night. According to Caroline Gillard, the public relations coordinator for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, generators switched on immediately, and the hospital was running on another energy feed. Gillard said hospital leaders are currently taking additional...
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 […]
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.,...
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.
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.
Former MVSU AD returns to Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A former athletics director at Mississippi Valley State University has returned to the capital city as a member of the Jackson State athletics board. AD Ashley Robinson announced Hakim McClellan as the deputy athletic director on Monday. McClellan returns to Jackson after a two-year stint...
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...
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