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South Jackson residents say the city has failed them, call for more enforcement
Broken traffic lights, abandoned homes, streets strewn with trash, live telephone wires on the ground — it’s no secret in South Jackson that the neighborhood is in a state of disrepair. Residents say the city is to blame and that it has failed them for years. The Neighborhood Association of South Jackson, also known as NASJ, gathered last Thursday for a meeting at Willowood Community Center, drawing nearly 60 people. The Association, which was founded in 1979...
Mississippi man uses AirPods to track vehicle after it was stolen. He discovers it was one of many stolen vehicles at same address.
A Mississippi man who was able to locate his stolen vehicle by tracking the AirPods inside it discovered that it was one of many stolen vehicles recovered on Marydale Drive in South Jackson. WLBT reports that Victor Porter’s 2019 Hyundai was one of at least eight stolen vehicles Jackson Police...
Jackson city council member has wages garnished to cover campaign expense
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city council member’s wages are being garnished to cover unpaid campaign expenses. For months now, a court order has been mandating that a portion of Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee’s council paycheck go toward paying A2Z Printing for nearly $21,000 in expenses racked up by her campaign.
Best Mississippi athletes in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season? See our list
Playing both sides of the line is typically normal in high school football. But playing both sides consistently is a challenge in itself. Heading into the MHSAA and MAIS 2024 football season, here are the top athletes in Mississippi. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Amarion Brown ...
Mississippi man faces DUI charge after crash in Graves County
A Mississippi man was charged with DUI following a crash in Graves County on Tuesday. The Graves County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to KY 303 and KY 94 for the report of an intoxicated driver. Deputies searched for the vehicle for almost an hour but were not able to locate it.
Bond decrease denied in Beale Street shooting case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney's Office officials announced that a $1 million bond will remain in place for the suspect in the deadly Beale Street shooting from March. Quaverre Rogers was indicted on first degree murder and possession of prohibited weapon charges in April. "At today's bond...
'Cast the net wide:' Facing teacher shortage, MSCS on a hiring blitz before school year start
Recently, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has held hiring blitzes. It has held in-person ones at the MSCS Teaching and Learning Academy and offered virtual ones for national job candidates. It has hosted out-of-state ones in Birmingham, Alabama, and Jackson, Mississippi. On July 25, it’s set to hold one for open jobs in its SUPE schools ― schools that received a “D” or “F” from the state ― and on July 26, it’s set to host one called “Troops...
Couple living in gated TPC Southwind community wanted a larger home on the golf course.
Christopher and Emily Wiltse were living in the Southwind area, but wanted to find a larger home located on the golf course. They were especially taken with a home known as “The Island House.” “We admired The Island House while golfing and riding in a golf cart on the course,” recalled Emily. “It...
Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows
Nearly half of Memphis families face high energy burdens, spending roughly 60 cents of every $10 they earn to keep lights on and climate control running, according to a study released in late June. At the same time, advocates warn as heat waves become more prolonged and common across the south, current home efficiency boosting […] The post Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
How a Briarcrest Christian School student is using her musical talents to help others
For as long as she can remember, Ella Bork has been singing. Now, she's utilizing that talent to make a difference. At just 14 years old, the Briarcrest Christian School freshman is already using her ability as a singer-songwriter to raise money for causes she's passionate about. All proceeds from her first album, "Seeing...
Memphis basketball: A Penny Hardaway rarity, roster outlook, conference realignment
Memphis basketball's eight-week offseason training program is winding down. For the first time since Penny Hardaway became coach, the majority of the Tigers' roster spent the majority of the summer together in Memphis focusing on individual skill development and team-building. Teams are allotted eight total hours a week, only four of which...
Brickbat: Caught a Big One
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022, but officials did not disclose the loss until a local media outlet asked about it recently. The city was making regular payments to a local construction company. "Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the account details and wired $773k to an account that was, indeed, not Zellner," city media affairs manager Arlenia Cole said in a statement. Officials said that by the time they discovered the error the time period to reclaim the money had expired.
Mississippi sees nearly $40 million in fraud losses from scams. See the warning signs
Fraud and consumer scams are increasing in the United States and are impacting various states including Mississippi. That was the message delivered Wednesday during a community forum featuring Federal Trade Commission representatives, Mississippi legal experts and consumer protection advocates at the Arts Center of Mississippi building in downtown Jackson. Lois Greisman, FTC's division of...
JSU first HBCU, Mississippi university to receive major award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) set Mississippi and HBCU history by receiving a flagship award from the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). JSU announced Monday its achievement of earning the Founder’s Award from the organization with over 4,600 members. It is presented to institutions significantly contributing to NAI’s success by enhancing its reach, promoting […]
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