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AWS Plans $10 Billion Data Center Investment in Mississippi
MADISON, Miss. – An investment of $1,000 in Amazon stock 20 years ago would be worth $90,500 today, an annualized return of 24 percent. Not bad for a bookseller that expanded into selling other products online, then shifted into providing cloud services, and now also operates grocery stores, health clinics, and an online pharmacy.
Mississippi officials warn of scam targeting utility customers
The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has alerted the public to a new scam targeting utility customers across the state. Scammers are impersonating PSC employees, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit refunds for alleged overcharges from utility companies. The scam came to light on Thursday afternoon when a...
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony getting back lash from viewers and companies in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippians responded to the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only received backlash from viewers but also from local companies such as C Spire. The technology company took to social media to announce that it is pulling its advertising from the Olympics because it feels...
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
Mississippi company ‘shocked’ by Olympics display mocking Last Supper, vows to pull advertising
A Mississippi technology and communications company’s leadership said Saturday they were “shocked” by a mockery of Jesus Christ Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As a result, CSpire said it would pull its advertising from the Olympics. “We were shocked by the mockery...
Original log cabin where United Methodist Church in Mississippi began discovered. Woman lauded for efforts to preserve it.
The origins of the United Methodist Church in Mississippi are preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former...
Legislature weighing tax reforms, including a change to Mississippi’s tax on food
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A recent study by SmileHub named Mississippi the least supportive state for people living in poverty. It’s the poorest state but charges the most tax on food. Mississippi taxes food at 7 percent, the highest rate in the nation. A $200 grocery bill will...
Three injured in Jones County rollover crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three people, including a child, were injured during a crash in Jones County. The crash happened on Interstate 59 northbound at the 81 mile marker just before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters found a four-door pickup truck off of the […]
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The man accused of killing former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen appeared in Forrest County court on Friday, July 26. Bricen Rivers was denied bond on a first-degree murder charge. He received a $20,000 bond on a grand larceny charge and a $20,000 bond on a tampering with evidence […]
Laurel 12U earn championship of the Quad County League
The Laurel 12U Peewee team finished its year with a 15-5 record and as Champions of the Quad County League. The boys started the tournament off as the #4 seed in a 15 team, full double elimination tournament. In game one, they faced off against Summerland and came away 12-2 winners in three innings.
Players of the Pine Belt: Wayne County SS Elijah Cooley
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - Many Waynesboro natives understand the responsibility that comes with being a War Eagle. Elijah Cooley enters his senior season at Wayne County high school, and he, too, understands that he has to adhere to that responsibility. “It’s a challenge knowing it’s my senior year and there’s...
Hattiesburg Girl Scout donates fruit, vegetable garden to Lighthouse Rescue Mission
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Alaynna Patterson is a member of Girls Scouts Troop 3854. For her community service project, Patterson decided to donate a raised garden to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Hattiesburg. “You can really make impact on the people around here just by doing something small,” Patterson said....
Pass Christian Fire Department Has 2 Recruits Answer the Call
JACKSON (GG) — Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson,MS. Caleb Counselman and Samuel Phillips of the...
Two-Car Wreck Near Philadelphia; Injury Reported at Neshoba Co. Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.–A two-car wreck was reported at the intersection of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 488 in Neshoba County Friday night. The wreck was called in just after 10 p.m. The caller told dispatchers there were injuries. When deputies arrived they talked to the people involved, who refused medical treatment.
Political strategist James Carville talks upcoming presidential election, Biden dropping out of race
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that the Kamala Harris Presidential campaign is up and running, we’re starting to hear reactions from all sides. Harris’ Presidential campaign opened up as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, endorsing the current Vice President. WLOX News visited with nationally...
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