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Mississippi deploys assets to states affected by recent hurricanes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that Mississippi continues to deploy multiple assets to states throughout the Southeast due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Since September 25, 2024, the governor has approved the deployment of 12 Mission Ready Packages to five states. Members of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG), Mississippi Emergency Management […]
Jackson State launches Wellness on Wheels mobile lab
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The College of Health Sciences at Jackson State University (JSU) launched the Wellness on Wheels mobile lab. The lab is a state-of-the-art unit designed to bring essential health services directly to Mississippi communities. According to officials, the Wellness on Wheels mobile lab will offer critical services, including speech, language, hearing, and […]
Everything you need to know for Election Day in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We're a little less than a month from the state and federal General Election, which is on Nov. 5, but there are several other important dates you need to know until then. Absentee ballots. If you want to vote absentee in either Tennessee or Arkansas, you...
Theme announced for 2025 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans are underway for the return of the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival! The 2025 event theme is “Hey, Hey, the Blues is All Green.” Legendary bluesman Jesse Robinson will be the grand marshal of the parade. Robinson is a Mississippi native and current Jacksonian. The Blues guitarist and singer […]
Executive director of Mississippi Division of Medicaid steps down
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder will leave the state government to return to the private sector later this year. Reeves chose Deputy Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw as Snyder’s successor. His anticipated final day is October 31, 2024. Snyder was initially appointed executive director […]
Load restrictions in place on I-55 North in South Mississippi
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary wide load restrictions on Interstate 55 North in Pike and Lincoln counties. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the restrictions will take place on I-55 North from U.S. 98 to U.S. 84 due to construction. The work will take place from Friday, October […]
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