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Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
The Mississippi Casino Industry: Analyzing the 2024 Trends
Discover how Mississippi's progressive stance on gambling could lead to substantial economic growth, including potential legalization of online sports betting and casinos. The post The Mississippi Casino Industry: Analyzing the 2024 Trends appeared first on Mississippi Today.
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 23-25) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi. Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday. There will be live...
Four MS universities to allow students to enroll in fast-track law degree program
Four Mississippi universities have announced partnerships that would allow students to be admitted into a fast-track law degree program, where students can receive their law degrees in six years instead of seven. The Accelerated Law Program, also known as 3+3, allows students to trim a full year off of the time it...
All in the numbers: MDWFP reports on license sales
JACKSON — Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is now a full month into the new fiscal year and reports for July’s license sales was one of a few items on the agenda. MDWFP commissioners had a light agenda for the regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Jason Thompson, Director of Administrative Services, opened the meeting […] The post All in the numbers: MDWFP reports on license sales appeared first on Daily Leader.
Forest Service urges Mississippians to prevent wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to exercise caution while visiting national forests this weekend because most of Mississippi is abnormally dry or in a moderate to severe drought. “Please keep wildfire prevention in mind when visiting a national forest,” said Jay Boykin, Forest Service Fire Duty Officer. “Everyone’s carefulness will […]
Mississippi SNAP recipients encouraged to protect accounts, PINs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) are reminding customers about phishing scams related to SNAP benefits. According to officials, criminals gain access to unsuspecting individuals’ EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card numbers and PINs in text messages to fraudulently claim their benefits. The MDHS Office of Inspector General is […]
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