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Pipe break leaves Byram residents without water
South Siwell Road pipe break shuts off water for about 40 homes Wednesday → Read More
'Put the Guns Down' community event
"We're going to fight against the killings," Councilman Stokes says → Read More
Group rallies in support of men they say were beaten by law enforcement
A group rallied against what they said is law enforcement brutality in Rankin County. → Read More
Actress teaches stunt work to Tougaloo students
An actress and stunt woman held a workshop at Tougaloo College Saturday.Janeshia Adams-Ginyard was a stunt double for multiple characters in the film "Black Panther" and played Nomble in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."The actress said she wants to pass along what she has learned working in show business."I feel like I'm operating in my purpose. You know, Black Panther really did allow young… → Read More
Senate committee approves changes to House Bill 1020
A Mississippi Senate committee approved a very different House Bill 1020 to take to the Senate floor for a vote. → Read More
Controversial legislation topic of Jackson town hall
A community conversation took place Wednesday about a controversial bill making its way through the Mississippi Legislature. → Read More
Dixie National Rodeo wraps up with record run
The Dixie National Rodeo has finished its' 58th run and it was stronger than ever. → Read More
The Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind hosts wrestling tournament
Hearing-impaired and sight-impaired students compete against other Mississippi schools → Read More
Capitol police investigate after man shot to death
A man in a white sedan was shot to death in Jackson. → Read More
Dixie National Rodeo brings millions of dollars to Jackson area
Attendance for the 58th Dixie National Rodeo is up about 30% compared to the rodeo last year, according to Gipson. → Read More
Community forum held in Vicksburg on heels of shooting that killed 13-year-old
Vicksburg residents came together Thursday for a community forum after a 13-year-old child was shot to death. → Read More
Jackson residents still have unanswered questions after town hall
A water town hall had many Jackson residents hoping to get some questions answered. → Read More
Hazmat incident closes roads, leads to evacuations in Gluckstadt
A hazmat incident reported at Vertex on Industrial Drive has led to evacuations and road closures. → Read More
Some businesses in Byram are again operating under a boil-water notice
Several Byram businesses are under a boil-water notice after a line break. → Read More
Mississippi women share tragic stories of gun violence to raise awareness
The families of gun violence victims are telling their stories. → Read More
Organizations partner to help potential medical marijuana patients
The MS Medical Marijuana Association Partnered with Pause Pain and Wellness to help certify prospective medical marijuana patients. → Read More
Deion Sanders' home in Canton is on the market and it's a listing you have to see
Deion Sanders' 5,346 square-foot house in Canton is on 42 acres and has a pool, lake and a horse stable. And it's for sale. → Read More
The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance is fighting for moms and children
They are shining a light on a critical issue in the state, reliable childcare → Read More
Community can pay respects to 88-year-old activist who died in a house fire
Longtime civil rights activist and fighter of justice, Ineva May-Pittman's funeral is tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church on Beasley Road. She died Jan. 3 when her home caught on fire.She was a member of this church along with being a part of the Mississippi NAACP for many years. Tyronza Davis-Jackson, Pittman's great-niece said, "I would describe her as activism as a… → Read More
Jackson saw 29.5% decrease in crime in 2022, chief says
Chief James Davis told members of a city council committee that crime overall was down 29.5% last year. → Read More