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Live updates: Harris calls for unity, addresses war in Gaza in DNC speech
Vice President Harris on Thursday laid out her plans for the presidency in accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination. Harris leaned into her backstory as the multiracial child of immigrant parents in California. She will focused on Project 2025, the conservative Heritage Foundation’s agenda, which has become a top target of Democrats heading into November. As […]
Two men sentenced for child exploitation charges in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men were sentenced on child exploitation charges in Mississippi. On August 5, a Harrison County judge sentenced Robert Christian McMorrow, of San Diego, California, to six years in prison without the possibility of parole. He was also sentenced to five years of supervised probation for possession of child sexual abuse […]
Beaumont aldermen vote to fire three police officers
PERRRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Beaumont’s aldermen voted to fire half of the town’s police department. After making a second motion to terminate the officers, the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Thursday to fire three out of the town’s five police officers. Only the police chief and a part-time deputy chief remain on staff. […]
Man arrested for multiple copper thefts in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County deputies arrested a man for allegedly stealing copper wire. According to investigators, a deputy observed a black 2011 Nissan Rouge on Highway 471 near Highway 25 just after 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21. The vehicle appeared to be disabled. After stopping to check on the driver, the […]
Massive tire fire affecting nearby Jackson businesses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters are working around the clock to extinguish the massive tire fire that has been burning since Saturday, August 17. Thermal drone images from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency showed the intensity of the fire. Officials with businesses near East McDowell Road said they’re being affected by the burning tires. […]
SEC releases MSU, Ole Miss 2024-25 women’s basketball schedules
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced game dates for the 2024-25 Mississippi State and Ole Miss women’s basketball seasons. Mississippi State General admission season tickets in the upper level are available for $99, and limited lower-level inventory remains available. Fans can purchase season tickets through Mississippi State’s Athletic Ticket Office at www.HailState.com/tickets or by calling […]
Ridgeland leaders ban kratom from being sold in stores
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders in the City of Ridgeland have banned kratom from being sold in stores. The Madison County Journal reported Ridgeland police will work with location business owners to remove kratom from their stores. The new ordinance bans the distribution, purchase, possession or sale of synthetic cocaine, other synthetic products or kratom. […]
JJ Pegues receives 2024 Chucky Mullins Courage Award
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss senior defensive tackle JJ Pegues was named the winner of the 2024 Chucky Mullins Courage Award. The Oxford native is the 34th recipient in the 35-year history of the award. For the 2024 season, Pegues will wear Mullins’ No. 38 jersey for home games while donning his original No. […]
Vicksburg man arrested after deputies seize drugs, guns
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Warren County deputies arrested a Vicksburg man after they seized drugs and firearms. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said investigators arrested Kory Kevin Grayer, 34, on Tuesday, August 20. According to Pace, deputies responded to an apartment complex in the 700 block of Highway 61 North around 8:00 a.m. and served […]
Aurora Flight Sciences will expand in Lowndes County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An aerosystems manufacturing company will expand in Columbus, Mississippi. Aurora Flight Sciences will invest $43,794,998 into the project, as well as create 63 new jobs. “Aurora is proud to bring this investment to the community. Since coming to Mississippi in 2005, our manufacturing business has grown exponentially. This success would not […]
Woman arrested for two armed robberies in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland police arrested a Mendenhall woman for two armed robberies. The Madison County Journal reported Ahmarionna Thornton, 22, was charged with two counts of armed robbery. According to police, Thornton robbed the Shell gas station on East County Line Road on August 1 and the Liquor Lodge off off South Pear […]
MSU, MC partner for accelerated law degree program
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi State University (MSU) students now have an accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a partnership with Mississippi College (MC). MSU and MC’s School of Law officials signed an agreement Wednesday, August 21 allowing qualified MSU students to enter MC’s Juris Doctor program before fully completing an MSU bachelor’s […]
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