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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 […]
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.
Nine businesses ace health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reports nine businesses passed health inspections at the end of August. Seven of those businesses were restaurants or fast food and two were nursing home facilities. Silver Cross Nursing Home, located at 503 Silver Cross Drive, earned an “A” rating for the 19th straight time since 2013. Krystal, located […] The post Nine businesses ace health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
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,...
Severe Thunderstorms Developing Across Parts of Coastal Louisiana & Florida
Severe Storms Slowly Heading Ashore With Waterspout Risk. Good afternoon everyone. As stated in this morning's article, we needed to watch coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida today for embedded severe weather with this tropical energy.
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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