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Swiss manufacturer Liebherr to bring jobs to north Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is bringing a $176 million investment and 180 jobs to northeast Mississippi, state officials announced Tuesday.
Educators discuss teacher shortage, training in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s teacher shortage continues to persist statewide despite recent efforts to reduce vacancies and get more educators into classrooms. A 2024 report from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) reveals that the problem is not improving. MDE data indicates 2,775 teacher vacancies in the 2023-2024 school year. That is a 7% increase […]
“INVESTING IN AMERICA: Mississippi” Short-Form Documentary Highlights How the Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Rural Communities in the American South
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the fourth installment of its “Investing in America” video series focused on U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s two-day visit to Mississippi in June. During the trip, Secretary Buttigieg toured projects funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and highlighted how investments from the Biden-Harris Administration are strengthening local economies, creating good-paying jobs, improving the safety and efficiency of supply chains, and connecting communities often overlooked. The video highlights critical improvements to the Port of Rosedale and the reconstruction of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard, named after the civil rights leader, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Anthony Fox to receive compensation from Mississippi for wrongful conviction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The State of Mississippi will pay compensation to a former Jackson police officer for his wrongful conviction. According to court documents, Anthony Fox will receive $75,617.13 from the state. Fox was released from the Madison County Detention Center in February 2024. This comes after the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed his conviction in the George Robinson case. […]
MSDH offers free rides through Transportation to Health
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy. According to the agency, the federal-grant funded program provides transportation to and from county health department clinics and offices for health services or a WIC appointment. Rides […]
A third inmate found dead within a month at East Mississippi Correctional Facility
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - An inmate has been found deceased at the East Mississippi Correctional facility. This is the third death within the month of July at the prison. According to Lauderdale County Coroner, Stella McMahan, the individual has been identified as 59 year old Clarence Gillie. He was found...
County Road 11: Highlighting Longtime Local Artist Larenzo Harry
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - If you are from Meridian, Larenzo Harry is a face you might not recognize, but his work is. From buildings to people behind bar counters, Harry is one of Meridian’s longtime artistic residents. “Well, I basically do art,” said Harry. “I go from restaurant to...
A return to summertime, plus another chance for rain
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Over the next few days, we’ll see a return to summertime, with afternoon rain chances ramping back up as well, marking a return to “normal” summertime weather. Today highs linger in the upper 80s for most of us, with mostly cloudy skies and...
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant with NOLA ties is for sale: 'Rarity on the Gulf Coast'
A popular Biloxi beach restaurant that has a sister location in New Orleans has hit the market for more than $3 million. Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar, at 1775 Beach Boulevard, opened on the Mississippi Coast in 2019 after new owners completed a full renovation to the three-story building that was once Bacchus on the Beach.
Two arrests made after a brief chase for stolen car
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were arrested by Capitol Police after a brief pursuit while inside a stolen vehicle. The arrest was part of Operation Unified. Capitol Police were behind a car and ran the tag, which was reported stolen through the Jackson Police Department. One man and a...
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