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Newton High School hosts “commit to graduate” ceremony
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Newton High School class of 2028 held their “commit to graduate” ceremony tonight. The freshmen tigers walked across the stage to pledge themselves to academic success during their time at Newton and into college. The ceremony is also a time for faculty and...
Jackson woman receives new Habitat for Humanity home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson woman now has a home that she can call her own. A home dedication for Janice Barber was held on Thursday. Her family, along with volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Canton, spent multiple weekends helping restore the home. “It was a rocky road. Oh my gosh, I […]
Freddy’s will open new location in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open a new location on Saturday, August 31 in Flowood. The restaurant will be located at 421 West Pineview Drive. This is the business’ first location in the Jackson-metro area and the third in the state of Mississippi. Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers […]
‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride
NATCHEZ—Mayor Dan Gibson’s administration is asking Natchez merchants and citizens for help sprucing up the city, particularly the downtown area, before a plethora of events kick off during the fall season. Gibson held a Fall in Love with Natchez press conference on Monday to seek that help from citizens, telling them the city is doing […] The post ‘Fall in Love with Natchez’ aimed at sprucing up city ahead of October events and building community pride appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Selvy Speaks on Becoming an Entrepreneur at Small Business Forum
VICKSBURG, MS. – The City of Vicksburg held a Small Business Forum on Wednesday to share insight on how to start a successful business. Vicksburg native Deonta Selvy spoke at the event sharing some of his story about becoming an entrepreneur. “Being an entrepreneur has its ups and downs,...
Jackson coalition rallies behind Pearl River flood control project
A diverse group of central Mississippi business, education and political leaders converged in downtown Jackson on Wednesday to announce the formation of a new coalition to rally for the construction of a long-debated flood control project along the Pearl River. Called the Pearl River Revitalization Coalition, the group supports implementation of the latest proposal, known as “Alternative D,” which is currently under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency is expected to release a...
More than 2,000 arrested in Jackson under Operation Unified
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Law enforcement agencies are working to crack down on crimes across the City of Jackson with Operation Unified. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), authorities have seized more than 400 firearms, including several with illegal modifications, as of Wednesday, August 29. They also have confiscated more than $360,000, […]
Canton man sentenced for DUI 4th offense
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Canton man pled guilty to felony driving under the influence 4th offence. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr., said Calvin Francis, 50, was sentenced to 10 years without the possibility of parole. On April 18, 2023, a Madison police officer stopped Francis for carless driving. The officer […]
Longtime owner of Flowood restaurant dies, restaurant announces
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Table 100, a Jackson-metro restaurant, announced the passing of their co-founder, Bill Latham, on Wednesday. Table 100 posted on their public Facebook page to tell the public of Latham’s death. Latham founded Table 100 and according to the Facebook post, was involved in several other...
McComb man dies in Amite County crash
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A McComb man was killed during a crash in Amite County. The crash occurred on Highway 24 just before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 34-year-old Derrick Magee, was traveling east on the highway when it […]
Wanted homicide suspect arrested in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A wanted homicide suspect out of Lauderdale County was arrested in Pearl early Thursday morning. According to the Pearl Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Camaro for speeding on Interstate 20 around 1 a.m. During the traffic stop, officers learned that the...
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