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Fire destroys parts of Jackson unhoused encampment, adding to growing list of recent incidents
The Jackson Fire Department responded to a fire Monday morning in an unhoused encampment near County Line Road. The fire is one of several in the past few weeks that has destroyed parts of unhoused encampments around Jackson. Monday's fire wiped out a makeshift home complete with solar power built by James, who...
Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Parts of South Mississippi
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across various parts of Southern Mississippi were without power for some time. Mississippi power crews have been actively...
Organization in Long Beach to Hold Annual Ladies’ Luncheon & Fundraiser
LONG BEACH (GG) — P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach will host its third annual “Fall into Christmas Ladies’ Luncheon and Silent Auction,” on Saturday, September 14, 2024. This fun social event serves as Chapter B’s major fundraiser supporting the funding of scholarships and grants for women, as well as supporting the group’s community projects.
St. Aloysius welcomes Stephanie Schoonover back home
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg native Stephanie Schoonover returned to her hometown on Monday and was welcomed with opened by her former team. She threw the first pitch in the game against Tensas Academy and she was thrilled to be back home. “It’s bittersweet and it makes my heart so...
$150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Check your tickets! A $150,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Mississippi. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, the ticket was purchased in Tishomingo County for the Monday, August 12 Powerball drawing. The ticket matched enough numbers with the multiplier option to win $150,000. The ticket, purchased from Express Mart in Belmont, matched four […]
Harper, Espy discuss 2024 presidential campaign
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s former Congressmen Gregg Harper and Mike Espy spoke in Jackson on Monday about the state of the 2024 presidential race and how they see things shaking out. Harper, a Republican who represented the Third District of Mississippi for a decade, believes former President Donald Trump will be reelected to the […]
Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigns after federal charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson City councilwoman has resigned after she was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery. According to court documents, Angelique Lee, former councilwoman of Jackson’s Ward 2, accepted cash, deposits and other gifts for her future votes in favor of two unidentified individuals’ proposed real estate development project in the City […]
HS Football Preview: Canton Academy
High school football games start Thursday, but for Canton Academy, the Panthers say the trajectory of this season started three years ago. 2021: Lost in state championship2022: Won state championship2023: Won District, Lost in state semifinals by one point They look to continue the success in 2024.
$6.9M in improvements on tap for popular North Jackson park
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Nearly $7 million in improvements are on tap for a popular Northeast Jackson park, thanks to the efforts of the LeFleur East Foundation. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved entering into a memorandum of understanding with LeFleur East to allow the foundation to make $6.9 million in improvements to Parham Bridges Park.
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