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Global outage impacts Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A global network outage impacted flights at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Friday, July 19. Some flights were delayed or canceled due to a network outage. A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide. LSherie Dean, the communications director for the Jackson airport, said the outage slowed down the booking […]
NFL player announces Laurel High scholarship fund
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel School District’s annual convocation was held a few days before the start of the school year. The assembly on Friday featured performances by the Laurel High School band, color guard, cheerleaders and Gospel singers. Superintendent Michael Eubanks and Assistant Superintendent Victor Hubbard addressed the crowed with their intentions to […]
Mississippi can wait to reset legislative districts that dilute Black voting strength, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi can wait until next year to redraw some of its legislative districts to replace ones where Black voting power is currently diluted, three federal judges said Thursday. The decision updates a timeline from the judges, who issued a ruling July 2 that found problems with districts in three parts of the […]
Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and […]
Brookhaven teen arrested for shooting two women
UPDATE: BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – Brookhaven police said a 16-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting two women. Investigators said LaDamian Dewanqez White turned himself in to Brookhaven police around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29. He has been charged with five counts of aggravated assault, one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle, one […]
State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a motion asking the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man who was indicted in the death of a University of Mississippi student. According to court documents, the parties asked for the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., of Grenada, to be sealed because […]
Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity
The IOC set a goal of a 50-50 split among the more than 11,000 men and women, including backups, registered to compete from July 26 to Aug. 11. However, the latest numbers from the IOC suggest organizers might fall just short of that target.
Blue marlin hits man during fishing trip near Orange Beach: ‘I couldn’t believe it’
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A deep sea fishing trip took a scary turn when one of the crew members was hit by a blue marlin on Sunday. The crew was fishing off the Gulf of Orange Beach near Perdido Pass. Six men left out of Orange Beach aboard a 68-foot Hatteras Fishing Boat. Part of […]
2024 SEC preseason poll rankings for Ole Miss, Mississippi State
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) released its 2024 preseason poll of media covering SEC Football Media Days. Georgia has been predicted to win the 2024 SEC Championship. Texas was picked to be the Bulldogs’ opponent in the Longhorns’ first season in the league. The Ole Miss Rebels are predicted to finish at […]
Who are the political speakers for the 2024 Neshoba County Fair?
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Neshoba County Fair will kick off on Friday, July 26. Each year, the event provides a political platform for Mississippi’s local, district and state candidates. Those who attend the fair will hear from speakers at Founders Square. The speeches will take place during two days. Wednesday, July 31 […]
A guide to the 2024 Neshoba County Fair
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Neshoba County Fair will soon kickoff with food, entertainment and political speaking. This year’s fair is from July 26 to August 2. Here’s a guide for the fairgrounds. Ticket information Season tickets are $60 per person for the Neshoba County Fair. Children ages nine and under do not […]
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum wins Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. “We are honored to be included among travelers’ favorites this year,” said […]
Vicksburg Warren School District approves clear bag policy for athletic events
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) implemented a clear-bag policy for all athletic events. Vicksburg Daily News reported the policy was approved on Thursday, July 18 during the VWSD School Board meeting. According to the policy, all bags brought to athletic events must be no bigger than 12″ x 6″ x […]
MDOT uses RCUTs to reduce crashes, improve efficiency
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said drivers across the state face increasing challenges at intersections as traffic volumes rise and congestion worsens. MDOT has implemented innovative solutions, including Restricted Crossing U-turns. Officials said a Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) is a safe and effective way to get drivers across […]
Families frustrated after items removed from Pearl cemetery plots
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Families who have loved ones buried at a Pearl cemetery are upset. On Thursday, people had to go through a trailer bed of bagged and labeled flower arrangements, flags, solar lights and memorabilia that was removed from their loved ones’ gravesites at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Management at the cemetery said […]
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