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Mississippi driver arrested in Texas after 17 illegals found hidden inside truck
A Mississippi driver has been arrested in Texas on charges of human smuggling after authorities discovered 17 illegal immigrants hidden inside a truck. The arrest was announced on Thursday by Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who shared the details on social media. The driver was reportedly found operating a “cloned” Lowe’s work truck in Kinney County, a tactic often used to avoid detection.
How can Mississippians protect their online data?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Cyber security specialists believe AI and technological advances have made it easier for hackers to steal information, and it’s best to take precautionary measures. A recent data breach has affected almost every American and has the potential to cause more damage. The stolen data includes birthdays and social security numbers. Hackers […]
Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
Boeing Company Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Mississippi
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, kicked-off a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi. The project will expand the facility by 50,000 square feet, renovate 40,000 square feet of existing space and add new automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies to support Aurora’s growing aerosystems business.
Local Main Street associations share in MS Main Street award | News | djournal.com
The Mississippi Main Street Association celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, and the awards luncheon was held at The South in downtown Jackson. Five Main Street Hero awards were given this year to individuals from throughout Mississippi.
Mississippi sues drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers over opioids
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi is suing drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers alleging that opioids were over-prescribed. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, a Republican, filed the suit Thursday in Hinds County Chancery Court in the state capital of Jackson. It names 13 companies as defendants and says they participated in “the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.” Pharmacy benefit managers run prescription drug coverage for clients including health insurers and employers that provide coverage. They help decide which drugs make a plan’s list of covered medications and can determine where patients fill prescriptions. The Mississippi lawsuit says pharmacy benefit managers “had a central role in facilitating the oversupply of opioids” and that the companies “intentionally inserted themselves into the chain of distribution and dispensing of prescription opioids.”
Mississippi AG wants court to vacate ruling that blocks law requiring age verification online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit of Appeals urging the court to vacate a preliminary injunction ruling that blocked a Mississippi law that requires age verification and other measures on certain websites. House Bill 1126, also known as the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, would […]
Wet night of football, weekend in forecast
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show the threat of rain will continue the rest of today and on into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Friday’s chance of rain is around 70 percent. The chance of rain tonight is 60 percent as public high schools across Mississippi open their 2024 football season. Rain threats will […] The post Wet night of football, weekend in forecast appeared first on Daily Leader.
10 more Mississippi scratch-off games end soon. Here’s how you can still win with your tickets
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With 10 more scratch-off games ending soon, the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional drawing in January 2025 offers players a chance to win top prizes! According to the Mississippi Lottery, the top prizes total $649,500. With the 2nd Chance promotion, players can register and enter their eligible non-winning scratch-off tickets to vie for […]
Boler joins MDAC as Director of Administration
Jennifer Boler of Florence has been named the Director of Administration with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC). “I am proud to welcome Jennifer Boler on staff at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce,” said Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. “Jennifer Boler’s extensive background of working in various administrative roles at other state agencies will be beneficial in creating new efficiencies.”
Agritourism continues to be a draw in Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Farms are one of the most prominent symbols of agritourism in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. Fall marks the time of year when this activity is at its peak, and one easy way to experience it firsthand with minimal advance planning is the Mississippi Hills Farm […]
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