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17 Mississippi airports receive funds for upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said 17 airports in Mississippi will receive funds to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and purchase new safety and navigation equipment. “Safety and system upgrades will provide a better experience for travelers and support economic growth opportunities in Mississippi. These investments will pay dividends for […]
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 […]
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:...
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 […]
Grand jury does not indict Mississippi deputy who fatally shot man who yelled ‘shoot me’
A Mississippi grand jury has opted not to bring criminal charges against a sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man yelling “shoot me,” the state attorney general’s office announced Monday. The incident occurred on December 10, 2022, when Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported...
Conn's HomePlus stores closing nationwide after company filed bankruptcy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Home good retailer Conn's HomePlus is closing several stores after filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case on July 23. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Conn's filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. According to Commercial Appeal, Conn's has had...
MDAH returns 95 Native American remains to Chickasaw Nation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) repatriated the remains of 95 Native American Ancestors and 1,500 lots of funerary objects to the Chickasaw Nation from sites across northern Mississippi. “We continue to work closely with Tribal representatives and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation ACT (NAGPRA) in our […]
Dangerous heat stress conditions return to Mississippi this week
The heat will be the primary story across the area this week, with the return of dangerous heat stress conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has warned that these perilous conditions could persist until Saturday. Due to the increased heat and recent rains, high humidity levels will exacerbate the situation, bringing dangerous to excessive heat conditions. Unfortunately, rain chances will be minimal, offering no relief throughout the week.
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