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WCSO manhunt ends in felony arrest of Louisiana man
A Louisiana man is in custody in VIcksburg facing a felony charge after leading Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a manhunt that lasted the better part of two days. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said a call to Vicksburg 911 Tuesday reported a man trespassing on property in the 2000 block of Hankinson Road. […]
Frederick’s Boutique set to close, Massey to retire
It was nearly impossible to get inside the doors at Frederick’s Boutique Saturday. In fact, it was a challenge to even find a parking space along Washington Street as well-wishers came out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the store and the approaching retirement of owner Norma Massey. “It was so awesome,” Massey said of […]
UMMC invites high school students to explore health care careers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) invited high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to visit the campus. The event will be held on Saturday, August 24 for Exploring Health Care Pathways. The one-day enrichment event, which is free, will run from 9:00 a.m. to […]
Mississippi SBE ends contract with NWEA due to reporting error
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday, July 18 to terminate its contract with NWEA. NWEA previously administered the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II. The SBE awarded an emergency contract to Data […]
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
Mississippi DMH launches mental health mobile app
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) announced the launch of the Mental Health Mississippi mobile app. The app is designed to provide Mississippians with immediate access to mental health resources and support. It offers the following services: “The Mental Health Mississippi mobile app represents a significant advancement in our efforts […]
Mississippi state Sen. McLendon is cleared of DUI charge in Alabama, court records show
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
Texas-based company Reconext expanding to Memphis, adding 161 jobs
A Texas-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its operation to Memphis. On Wednesday, the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE) approved a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) for Reconext Tennessee LLC. Reconext is based in Grapevine, Texas, and the new LLC is the company's first footprint in the Volunteer State.
Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, Mayor Lee Harris update bail process after public complaints
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Mayor Lee Harris announced Thursday, July 18, an update for the bail process for those accused of a crime after complaints about the process arose from the public. The announcement comes after many Memphians have questioned a system that...
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