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Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
Over one-third of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state from 2020 […]
Level of US government aid surges across country: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent report from the Wall Street Journal showed that Americans across the country are relying more on government assistance programs, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The report showed that seniors and the rising cost of healthcare are the reasons why more people are relying on the programs. State Economist […]
New Agricultural Hauler Permit coming to Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As a result of new federal legislation, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has created a new Special Interstate Agricultural Vehicle Permit. The permit allows interstate travel in Mississippi for commercial vehicles hauling agricultural products and unprocessed forestry products. Now available to eligible drivers, the new permit is an annual blanket […]
On this day in 1962
Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett spoke at halftime of the University of Mississippi’s game against Kentucky. Barnett whipped up the all-white crowd, which some compared to a Nazi rally in Nuremberg. While Confederate battle flags waved defiantly, Barnett told the crowd of more than 40,000 gathered, “I love Mississippi. I love her people. Our customs. I love and respect our heritage.”
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