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Crime Prevention Surveillance Center unveiled in Terry
TERRY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Town of Terry unveiled its Crime Prevention Surveillance Center on Tuesday, July 16. Powered by solar energy, officials will be able to view a live feed of what’s happening in the town. “And guys, it’s a great system. I mean, if you ride through Terry at nighttime, first thing you’re […]
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll
At the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on Tuesday. Jackson State football was picked to finish third in the SWAC East Division behind Alabama State and defending Black national champions Florida A&M in 2024. The voting was based on a poll of SWAC head coaches and sports information directors. Alcorn...
Grass-cutting contracts spark debate at Jackson City Council meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two contracts designed to help the city get a handle on overgrown cemeteries and right-of-ways sparked debate among council members on Tuesday. At its July 16 meeting, the council approved grass-cutting contracts with Redmond Lawn and Cleaning Service, and PDT Logistics to cut grass along the city’s right-of-way and in the city’s cemeteries.
Jackson police looking for suspects in connection to a 2022 homicide
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public's help regarding a 2022 homicide investigation. Police said Jessie Ragsdale was found shot to death in a parking lot near Taco Bell on Suncrest Drive on July 9, 2022. Police said they do not have suspects at...
Jackson councilman wants to know when Hotel O will be torn down
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 1, wants to know when Hotel O will be torn down. According to Foote, Judge Jeffery Reynolds ordered the city to tear down the abandoned hotel. The councilman said donors have offered to fund the demolition process, but he needs to be able to tell […]
T.C. Taylor preparing for competitive SWAC in second year at JSU
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - For the second year, T.C. Taylor was in Birmingham representing Jackson State at SWAC Media Day as head coach of the Tigers. In Taylor’s first season as head coach at JSU, the Tigers finished 7-4 and 5-3 in the SWAC, good for a tie for second place in the SWAC East.
JPS offers extended registration for 2024-25 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced parents will have an opportunity to register their children for the 2024-25 school year. The registration event will take place on Saturday, July 20 at Kirksey Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is located at 5677 Highland Drive […]
First Alert Forecast: Cool and rainy weather is on the horizon
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: Temperatures are expected again to reach the mid 90s this afternoon but the humidity will make it feel like the triple digits. Because of this combination, a heat advisory remains in effect until 8pm this evening. Most of us will stay dry throughout the afternoon but a few isolated showers will be possible until early this evening. These won’t be more than your typical summertime-like pop-up showers and will be brief in nature. Rain chances will diminish overnight as temperatures only drop into the mid 70s.
The blessings of an association with Mississippi College
Mississippi – and particularly, Clinton, Mississippi – residents are truly blessed to have a nationally known and recognized institution of higher education in our midst. While graduates of the most expensive Ivy League colleges and universities in the nation emerge, confused and ill-equipped to contribute to society, Mississippi College graduates enter adulthood with enthusiasm, anxious to do their part to conquer the world’s problems and make life better for others.
Specialty wine store to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson neighbors will soon have a new place to purchase wine. Hunter Evans, a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and the owner of Elvie’s, plans to open a specialty wine store called Levure. The business will be located in Banner Hall next to Broad Street Baking Company. They will sell natural […]
Belhaven University Named One of Money's 2024 Best Colleges in America
Belhaven University Named One of Money's 2024 Best Colleges in America. July 16, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) - Belhaven University is proud to announce that it has been named one of Money's 2024 Best Colleges in America. This prestigious recognition highlights the University's commitment to providing a high-quality, affordable education and its dedication to student success.
Activities and amenities at The Orchard Retirement Community
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sandra Strain, Director of Community Relations, joined Studio 3 to talk about the awards The Orchard has received, as well as many of the activities and amenities offered to all the residents there, specifically those battling memory loss and dementia in the Rose Garden. Want more...
Kaleb Johnson Secures Podium Finishes at Jackson, Knoxville, and Huset’s Speedway; Exciting New Racing Prospects Ahead
Kaleb Johnson had an outstanding weekend with podium finishes at Jackson, Knoxville, and Huset's Speedway, capping it off with a top-five result at each track. Johnson expressed satisfaction with his performance and acknowledged the role of luck on Sunday. Despite a late-race incident at Huset's Speedway, he managed to secure a third-place finish, maintaining his lead in the championship standings.
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