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Jackson Public School music teacher retires after 42 years
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Key Elementary’s music teacher, Mrs. Sheila Richardson retired this year after 42 years of teaching music at Jackson Public Schools (JPS). “I’m happy and I’m sad both at the same time,” said Mrs. Richardson. “Working with the children is my favorite.” At the early age of four, she started playing piano. […]
Environment Masters donating to ARF
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Studio 3 had a special guest! Annie from Environment Masters visited the Weather Deck. For the dog days of summer, Environment Masters is donating 5 lbs of dog food to ARF for every service call. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe...
Counting down to Mississippi State 2024 Kickoff: 12 Days
12 as in… there are the good, the greats, and then the greatest. Jackie Parker is most assuredly in that elite category, arguably the greatest ever to wear a Bulldog uniform regardless of position. He was the automatic choice for first player name on the DWS Ring of Honor.
Greenville Police Charge Father After Infant Dies in Hot Car
A Greenville man has been charged with felony child deprivation after his infant son was found dead in a car on Monday. The Greenville Police Department received a call from the 700 block of Manilla Street reporting that the father, Rapheal Montgomery, had not returned home with his 3-month-old child.
Southaven says plans for hotel, convention center are moving forward
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - Southaven city leaders say their plan for a hotel and convention center are moving forward. The city says the land deal is expected to close in October and dirt will be moving this fall. Southaven officials say things are expected to go vertical in the Spring.
Friends of Children’s Hospital moving to new office
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Friends of Children’s Hospital, a nonprofit organization that supports Mississippi’s only children’s hospital, will relocate its office. Effective August 27, officials with the organization said they will be fully operational from the new location at 200 Park Circle Drive, Suite 2A, Flowood, MS 39232. “We are thrilled about the move,” said […]
Mississippi State Fire Academy will undergo upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Fire Academy will undergo substantial improvements, supported by $2.2 million in legislative funding. Officials said the upgrades will enhance the facilities and services in order for the academy to provide top-tier training and support to the state’s fire service professionals. “The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is the […]
City of Natchez announces that the right lane southbound on US 61 will be closed on Thursday, August 22nd
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — According to officials in the city of Natchez, officials announced that the stretch of US 61 between Melanie Road and Newman Road is having repaving done, and the right lane is closed, southbound, and possible traffic may happen. The closure will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Meridian Animal Control receives grant to pay for spaying and neutering animals
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - In Tuesday’s Meridian City Council meeting grant money was approved to go towards spaying and neutering animals in the city’s shelter. The council approved the 2024 Gladys Bowyer Animal Care Grant totaling $1400. The city says there is an issue with stray animals running...
MWFP Foundation to support Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MWFP) Foundation announced the expansion of its support to include the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). Going forward, they will do business as the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks, and Marine Foundation (MWFPM Foundation). Officials said the foundation will now provide comprehensive support […]
USM removed the word ‘diverse’ from its mission statement. Faculty reps weren’t consulted
The University of Southern Mississippi has removed the word “diverse” from its mission statement and “inclusiveness” from its vision statement, surprising many faculty who did not know an update was in the works until it was approved without public discussion by the university’s governing board last week.
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