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5 plead guilty to drug, firearms trafficking in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Five people pled guilty in the past month to felony offenses related to drug trafficking, firearms trafficking and immigration offenses in Mississippi. According to court documents, Rosendo Gonzalez Mora, 40; Jaime Bladimir Dela Cruz, 28; Oscar Gonzalez, 39; Juan Deferia Mondragon, 32; and Gabriel Guerrero Gallegos, 36; were indicted by a […]
MAROONED! Drama Unfolds as 2 Boaters Stranded During Mississippi Island Nightmare!
GULFPORT, MS – Two boaters were rescued Monday after their boat was found adrift, and they were left stranded on an island off the coast of Mississippi overnight, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a call at around 10 a.m. Monday from a...
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
17 Mississippi airports receive funds for upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said 17 airports in Mississippi will receive funds to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and purchase new safety and navigation equipment. “Safety and system upgrades will provide a better experience for travelers and support economic growth opportunities in Mississippi. These investments will pay dividends for […]
Vote for top Mississippi wide receiver entering 2024 MHSAA, MAIS high school football season
Who is Mississippi's best wide receiver entering the 2024 high school football season? MHSAA and MAIS football fans can decide which high school wide receiver is the best in Mississippi. Now it's your turn to vote. Fans can vote once per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday. Tyree Barnett, Hattiesburg:...
Mississippi among worst states for mental health: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Worsening mental health continues to be a problem nationwide, but a recent report reveals that is especially the case in Mississippi. Mental Health America (MHA) data shows Mississippi has the sixth lowest prevalence of mental illness. However, MHA revealed that mental health among Mississippi’s adults is seventh worst nationally. It also […]
Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit to block Mississippi from counting late ballots
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee aiming to prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. ruled that Mississippi’s procedure aligns with federal law and does not conflict with the elections clause, the electors […]
Forrest County NAACP aims to stop youth crime
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Forrest County NAACP called on the community and its leaders to help stop youth-involved crime. Officials with the organization said they’re seeing more violent acts being committed by teens in their area, spanning from robberies to murder. They believe many youth lack the proper education and skills to avoid […]
INFINITY Science Center’s Library Outreach “Moon Lights the Way” STEM Family Program
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — The Harrison County Library System asks to join them at the library as we explore the moon and how it will guide the way to future space exploration. This hands-on program for families with children ages 7-11 will be presented by INIFINITY Science Center in partnership with the Harrison County Library System and NASA.
‘Grow the Legacy’: RCE’s Fearless 6 wins national cheer competition
BILOXI, Miss. — Four teams from a local cheerleading organization competed in a national competition earlier this month, with one of those squads bringing home a national title. Champions in Motion Richmond County Elite sent 60 cheerleaders to the NYA Association’s 2024 Nationals at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center....
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