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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 […]
Salad Days announces $8.5 million expansion in Mississippi
FLORA, Miss. (WJTV) – Salad Days Hydroponic Farm announced an $8.5 million expansion in Mississippi. Located in Flora, the new facility will encompass an additional 65,000 square feet to the farm’s current 21,000 square feet. The state of the art automated greenhouse will employ a minimum of some 20 people. Salad Days grows a variety […]
Medicare Part D free counseling offered
Beginning Oct. 15, senior adults on Medicare are being offered free counseling that saved half of those comparing their plans approximately $1,200 out-of-pocket for 2024. Through the open enrollment period until Dec. 7, the county will have qualified counselors at easy-to-access public places on a regularly scheduled basis to help Medicare recipients compare drug coverage […] The post Medicare Part D free counseling offered appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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 […]
Entergy Mississippi crews help restore power after Helene
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Entergy Mississippi crews are helping with relief efforts during the 2024 hurricane season. The crews just completed helping with relief efforts in Virginia after Hurricane Helene. More than 270 workers were dispatched to assist in restoring power. Jerry Wilson, Jr., Entergy’s senior manager for Distribution Operations, said the aftermath of the […]
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