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City councilman says donors offered to fund demolition of dilapidated North Jackson hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman says private donors have approached him about funding the demolition of a dilapidated hotel along I-55 North. On Tuesday, Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote asked for an update on the city’s efforts to tear down the Hotel O, saying donors are willing to help fund its demolition.
15,000 Families at Risk: Mississippi Water Assistance Program Entangled in Legal Battle Over Confidentiality and Affordability!
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Water Assistance for Jackson’s SNAP Recipients Privacy Concerns and Court Orders: The Debate Over Access to SNAP Recipient Names According to Clarion Ledger, in Jackson, Mississippi a heated legal battle has erupted involving JXN Water, state agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice over a pioneering water assistance initiative aimed at the […]
Big hole in the middle of a Mississippi street has become a frustrating obstacle
JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) -- People in a West Jackson neighborhood said they’ve been complaining for years about a big hole in the middle of a street. They said their calls to the city haven’t helped. Rashad Caston said he has fond memories growing up in a thriving Jackson...
U.S. 51 bridge reopens in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A bridge in Copiah County has reopened after being closed for more than one year. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the U.S. Highway 51 bridge, located 2.6 miles north of the U.S. 51 intersection with SR 28, reopened on Friday, July 12. Crews worked for more […]
'This is something we need': Jackson council members, mayor argue over maintenance struggles
The weather is hot. The grass is growing, and it is not being cut. Lack of staff and resources has made the job of cutting grass on the City of Jackson's properties a major issue. However, Jackson City Council Members approved two short-term contracts during Tuesday's meeting that will get the grass cut for now as they grapple with a more permanent solution. ...
DA files notice of intent to seek death penalty in Callihan case
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Twenty-First Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Daniel Callihan. The announcement from the DA came after Callihan pleaded not guilty in court on Monday, July 15, and was formally booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
Mississippi officials issue alert about weekend road closure in Rankin County
Mississippi officials alert residents of a weekend road closure in Rankin County that could affect their travel plans. Mississippi 469 northeast of Florence will be closed in both directions between Williams Road and Lexington Drive in Rankin County. The portion of the road that will be closed for drainage pipe...
Olde Towne Depot in Clinton shows off their train display
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Olde Towne Depot shows off their train display to Studio 3 audiences. The train will be on display throughout the month of July. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?...
Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children
Construction on Mississippi's first long-term care facility for children with complex medical issues has begun more than five years after state lawmakers put over $12 million towards the project. Construction begins on state's first long-term care facility for medically fragile children. When it’s up and running, The Alyce G. Clarke...
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
Meet the Army Corps’ new plan to dam the Pearl River. It’s the same as the old plan, critics say.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that its old “One Lake” plan, which proposed to dam the Pearl River in Mississippi to alleviate flooding in the Jackson area, isn’t cost effective. Meet the new plan, which the Corps calls “Alternative D.” It looks a lot...
Contractors beginning work on North Jackson sinkhole, one week after 3 On Your Side report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents say contractors have started preliminary work repairing a major sinkhole in North Jackson, a week after a WLBT report. Michael Gray-Lewis said crews with Delta Constructors were on Yucca Drive Tuesday morning, where they were beginning the initial work to repair a sinkhole there. Gray-Lewis...
Jackson receives $13.7M grant for clean energy public transportation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A federal grant will help Jackson update its fleet of low and no-emission public transit vehicles. On Monday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the city had received a $13.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which will be used to purchase additional diesel-electric hybrid buses.
37th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza to be held July 26-28
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show, July 26-28 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment.
Mississippi Insight for July 14, 2024: City and State
Jackson's police chief and mayor push back hard as City Council members call for the police and fire chiefs to be put under contracts. Also, Governor Tate Reeves signs legislation to better support the families of fallen officers while tightening oversight of police misconduct allegations. And why is Mississippi's secretary of state applauding the end of so-called "Chevron deference?"
Many Mississippi charter schools struggle to help students: data
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A WJTV 12 News analysis reveals that many of Mississippi’s charter schools struggle to educate students adequately. Charter schools are publicly funded, privately run, tuition-free public schools that operate independently of the local school district and with some autonomy over scheduling and curricula. Charter schools are usually pitched as institutions that provide […]
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