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Costa Rica native finds home in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mexican food is one of the world’s most popular cuisines. As of August 15, 2024, there were 610 Mexican restaurants in the state of Mississippi. More than 16 years ago, Roberto Silvera traveled to the United States from his home in Costa Rica to visit a friend. It was a chance […]
This baby animal steals the show at the 2024 Mississippi State Fair: Meet BJ the baby zebra
Tucked away in a tent off the midway of the Mississippi State Fair is a little petting zoo with a plethora of both local and exotic species. The furry guests include one who is sure to be the star of the show: a baby zebra named BJ. BJ, just 6 months old, is traveling with Show Me Safari, a fourth-generation, family-run company based in East Prairie, Missouri, that brings animals to fairs in different states. The company...
AirSouth donates winter jackets to Helene survivors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses are organizations in Mississippi are providing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. AirSouth Cooling and Heating donated hundreds of waterproof winter jackets to states affected by Helene. Ste’fon Walker, director of marketing for AirSouth, said they’re collecting water and nonperishable items until October 14, 2024. “We’re actually sending […]
On this day in 1917
Fannie Lou Hamer was born on a Mississippi Delta plantation with her sharecropping family, the youngest of 20 children. She became involved with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and after registering to vote, she was kicked off the plantation. A fearless civil rights leader, her singing became a source of...
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service to Be Held at Mississipi State Firefighter Academy Campus
A memorial service dedicated to honoring and remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony, which will be held on the campus of the Mississippi State Firefighter Academy, is being given by Mississippi State Firefighter Academy, in partnership with the Mississippi Firefighters Association and Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association.
Mississippi receives more than 23,000 absentee ballots ahead of 2024 election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of October 7, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 23,434 absentee ballots received in Mississippi for the 2024 November General Election. The system reported a total of 38,875 absentee ballots requested and 36,539 absentee ballots sent. Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, contact the Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline […]
Turkeys shifting to vital habitat
LOYD STAR — Mississippi’s 2025 spring turkey season is less than 165 days away, 161 days to be exact. Those who have succumbed to the addiction of hearing spring thunder can appreciate the start of a different stage in the turkey’s life history. September marks a shift for turkeys into their fall and winter habitats. […] The post Turkeys shifting to vital habitat appeared first on Daily Leader.
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