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Vote for top Mississippi wide receiver entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's best wide receiver entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school wide receiver is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday. Tyree Barnett, Hattiesburg:...
Mississippi among worst states for mental health: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Worsening mental health continues to be a problem nationwide, but a recent report reveals that is especially the case in Mississippi. Mental Health America (MHA) data shows Mississippi has the sixth lowest prevalence of mental illness. However, MHA revealed that mental health among Mississippi’s adults is seventh worst nationally. It also […]
Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit to block Mississippi from counting late ballots
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee aiming to prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. ruled that Mississippi’s procedure aligns with federal law and does not conflict with the elections clause, the electors […]
This Downtown Jackson restaurant is changing hands, again. Everything we know
For the second time in just more than a year, Steve's Deli is changing hands. Michael Longo and Ashley Davis are in the process of buying the downtown Jackson restaurant from Daniel Fairly, who purchased the iconic brand in May 2023 in a deal with long-time owner Steve Long, who along with his wife, Julie, moved to Pennsylvania. ...
UPS driver injured after train hits vehicle in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A UPS driver was injured after his vehicle was hit by a train in Clinton. Authorities responded to the incident around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 near Clinton Boulevard and Lindale Street. Officials with the City of Clinton said the UPS truck was struck near Winstead Drive and was pushed down […]
VPD Addresses Officer Videoed Swerving on the Highway
The Vicksburg Police Department is addressing a VPD officer captured on video swerving on the highway. Here is a direct link to the video. The video of the VPD officer swerving across lanes on the highway was posted by a concerned citizen. On the video, the unit can be observed crossing the center line and swerving back into their lane several times. The unit then swerves from the center line to the exit at Clay without signaling.
Germantown High School unveils 24 new classrooms
MADISON, Miss. — Just before the start of the school year, Madison County Schools opened 24 new classrooms at Germantown High School. This brand-new wing of classrooms is part of a $44 million project to accommodate the school's growing student population. The Madison County School Board funded the project,...
JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. The agreement was approved on Tuesday, July 30 during a special meeting for the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). JSU will lease rooms from […]
A no confidence vote was called against Jackson's city attorney Drew Martin. How it went
After a tense 25 minute discussion, with accusations of racism and "othering," a vote of no confidence against Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin failed during the Jackson City Council's Tuesday meeting. It was Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes who placed the item on the council's agenda on Monday, following complaints he has made over the last several days and recent council meetings about Martin and his office's work. ...
Extra day added to 2024 Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 165th Mississippi State Fair will include an extra day of fun this year! The 2024 Mississippi State Fair is now scheduled to run Thursday, October 3 through Monday, October 14 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. “The family fun will continue for an extra day at this year’s State […]
Mississippi College announces multi-million dollar project
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton hosted an event to celebrate the announcement of a new multi-million dollar economic development project. Officials said the project will eventually result in hundreds of jobs being added to the Clinton area. “This is the unveiling, the groundbreaking of a $200 million development that will, we […]
Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize
BROOKHAVEN — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced a Brookhaven resident won a nice cash prize Tuesday. According to her ceremonial winners check, Deanna G. took home the prize. Deanna is a Brookhaven woman who bought two winning Cash Pop tickets from the B-Kwik in Brookhaven. She won a prize of $2,500. Huge funding gains Mississippi […] The post Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
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