Allie Ware
16 WAPT News
Jackson, MS, United States
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Jackson Public Schools hosts vaccine drive
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TEAMING UP WITH A LOCAL HEALTH PROVIDER TO HELP GET MORE STUDENTS VACCINATED. MISSISSIPPI HAS ONE OF THE LOWEST VACCINATION RATES IN THE COUNTRY ESPECIAY LL AMONG 12 TO 30 YEAR OLDS. JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLSS I TEAMING UP WITH TRUSTCARE HEALTH TO HELP GET MORE UNYOG PEOPLE VACCINATE D. <I THOUGHT A GOOD WAY TO DO THAT WAS TO HAVE ON SITE VA CCINATIONS AND MAKE IT EASY… → Read More
Mississippi musician who lost leg to COVID-19 shares his story
Bryan Thompson’s battle with COVID-19 began June 28 when he felt ill for several days. → Read More
Vaccine rights group grows as more placed require employees to get shot
A vaccine rights group is growing as more places begin requiring employees to get the shot. → Read More
Memorial run held for Madison police officer Corey Ray
The Madison Central Community has asked anyone who wants to remember officer Ray to log 4.08 miles this weekend and post it to social media with the hashtag 408 Ray Run. → Read More
Tomato plant growing out of hole in Jackson road
You've heard of farm to table? In a Jackson neighborhood, it's more like pothole to pantry. → Read More
Madison County cashing in on Amazon facility before it even opens
For the past year, Amazon has been building a fulfillment center in Canton. The warehouse isn’t even open yet, and the city is already seeing its effects. → Read More
Christ Missionary Industrial College hosts yard sale to help raise money for renovations
"We're looking at putting money back into and presently revitalizing the whole campus," said Pastor James Turner. → Read More
Soldier returns home to excited dog
Deagan Spears, 20, is back in Mississippi after completing his training. → Read More
350 cowboys expected to compete in Black Rodeo
The Real Cowboy Association is bringing the Black Rodeo back to Jackson after a year off because of the pandemic. → Read More
Miss Mississippi 2021 to make an impact in Mississippi and Miss America stage
"Our nation has become so polarized with every issue. We can't seem to work together, and I think what is so sad is our democracy was designed for us not to think and act the same way. We have forgotten how to collaborate," said Brand. → Read More
70th Square Dancing Convention underway after taking a year off due to the pandemic
There are competitions and lessons all weekend long at the convention center. → Read More
Sirens, motorcycles, horses help children celebrate Independence Day
First responders helped celebrate the Fourth of July a little early. → Read More
Crews work to repair Byram water main
Crews are working to repair a water main on Siwell Road in Byram. → Read More
Chase bank opens in Highland Village
Chase bank opens a branch in Jackson. → Read More
Residents spend Juneteenth holiday raising awareness for Black-owned businesses
Black businessman Brad Franklin said part of that has to do with Jackson's history of success in the African American community. → Read More
Jackson citizens worried over crime-ridden city
The latest shootings in Jackson have concerned residents pleading for others to put the guns down. A shooting early Thursday morning on I-20 has many people worried for their safety. Some Jackson citizens said shootings have become an everyday occurrence in parts of Jackson, forcing them to take cover in their own homes. RELATED: Man found shot to death in northwest Jackson neighborhood“My… → Read More
Ceremony held to remember civil rights icon Medgar Evans
The Evers family shared stories of him and said his fight is still relevant today, especially in the City of Jackson. → Read More
JPS graduates stay cautious with post-graduation events after latest shooting
Some graduates said they are being extra careful with their own graduation celebrations after the tragic death of their peer. → Read More
'The Flag Man' continues Memorial Day tradition in honor of WWII veteran Wesley Byrd
One man did his part to remember fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. At the corner of Lakeland Drive at Castlewoods Boulevard in Flowood, Don Hartness, also known as "the Flag Man", waves his American flag. Horns honk for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. It's become known as Freedom Corner to those in the area. It's a place he's been raising awareness for the military since 2009. Three… → Read More
JPS student wins major art competition
A freshman at Ida B. Wells APAC School takes home the top prize in Mississippi's Congressional Virtual Art Competition. → Read More