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Jackson and Memphis mayors discuss fostering change in majority Black cities. See what was said
Hosted by the Change Collective, Jackson Mayor Chowke Antar Lumumba sat down for an armchair chat with Memphis Mayor Paul Young. The pair, both mayors of majority Black cities, discussed ways to activate change within a community. Executive Director of the Change Collective Dexter Mason moderated the talk. The Change Collective is...
Shuttle service offered for JSU’s first 2024 home game
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Visit Jackson has partnered with the Hank Aaron Sports Academy to provide gameday parking and shuttle service for Jackson State University’s (JSU) first home game on Saturday, September 7. The W.C. Gorden Classic will be held at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kickoff has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and gates will […]
Inmates Harvest Many Crops Across the State of Mississippi
Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi inmates have concluded a highly productive summer harvesting 143,000 lbs. of produce, such as broccoli, okra, corn, and peas, providing a significant addition to the inmates’ meal trays.
Mississippi woman killed in head-on crash in Louisiana
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a crash in Louisiana. The crash occurred on LA Highway 25 near Cypress Road in Washington Parish around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. According to Louisiana State Police, a 2015 Kia Forte was traveling northbound on the highway, and a 2020 Ford Taurus […]
State Auditor Shad White considering run for governor
State auditors are in an ideal position to identify wasteful spending, but they’re not always so well situated to make it stop. That’s why Shad White is considering a run for Governor when Tate Reeves’ term ends in 2028. “I’ve done a ton of work over the past six years uncovering inefficiencies,” White said. “As State Auditor, you can find it but you can’t always fix it. I want my kids to live ...
Four Mississippi airports receive $23 million for improvements
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Four Mississippi airports were awarded more than $23 million for infrastructure improvements. According to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the grants will be used to rehabilitate taxiways and taxiway lighting, construct and extend safety areas, and acquire new land for development. “Investment continues to roll into our airports. Every dollar will […]
Hunters bag Mississippi alligator weighing almost 700 pounds
When a group of hunters went looking for an alligator in Mississippi the opening weekend of the hunting season, they wanted a big one and didn't want to settle for something average. After all, they had another weekend to hunt ahead of them. But one got their attention and after an hours-long fight,...
Focused on Mississippi: Hummingbirds in the Fall
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The hummingbirds have been hanging out and picking fights at my feeders this month. They’re getting ready for their migration southward. If you like hummingbirds, then you are in the right place at the right time. September is just the time of year to see hummingbirds here in Mississippi. This is […]
This Mississippi university only SEC school in Top 10 ranking of campuses respecting free speech
Mississippi State University has secured a spot in the Top 10 schools nationwide for free speech, according to a recent ranking by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The university, ranked No. 10, is the only Southeastern Conference (SEC) institution to make the top tier for free speech protections.
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