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Mississippi man killed in motorcycle crash in Lafourche Parish
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — A Mississippi motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lafourche Parish over the weekend. On Sunday around 1 a.m., Louisiana State Police responded to the scene of the crash on Louisiana Highway 20 near Farmer Lane. The crash killed Dustin Crave, 30, of Saucier, Mississippi,...
Maker’s Space at The Bean Path
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Bean Path provides access to strengthen Mississippi’s tech community. It has summer camps and other workshops available. Studio 3 visited The Maker’s Space. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error...
MSDH could have, but didn't, subsidize $12.8 million in loans for Jackson Water System
The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Inspector General has found the Mississippi State Department of Health has not issued Jackson millions in eligible loan forgiveness for water infrastructure funds. As a result, the EPA will now provide MSDH with further education by June 30 on ways it can help Jackson and other...
International teaching award nominees include two Mississippi teachers. See nominees here
The annual Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award honors two winners each year who represent the best in teaching. This year, two Mississippi teachers are included in the nominees from middle and high schools all over the globe. The nonprofit National History Day, based in Maryland, was established in...
MHSAA baseball playoffs: 2024 championship games brackets, results
Here is the Mississippi high school baseball playoffs schedule for the 2024 MHSAA state championships in all seven classifications. All are three-game series. Games will be played at Trustmark Park in Pearl:. Class 1A. Wednesday: Game 1 – Taylorsville vs. Pine Grove, 1 p.m. Friday: Game 2 – Pine...
Report: 80% of Mississippi’s pregnancy-related deaths preventable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has the nation’s highest maternal mortality rate, but a recent state report shares that most pregnancy-related deaths were preventable. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) established the Mississippi Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) to draft a report analyzing deaths from 2016 through 2020. The MMRC was developed with guidance from the Centers for […]
Report: Mississippi lawyers make the least money nationally
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lawyers are usually known for making the big bucks, but a recent report reveals that may not be the case for many attorneys in Mississippi. According to data compiled by USA Facts, $80,540 is the median annual salary for a Mississippi attorney. That number is over 52% higher than the state’s median household income of $52,985. However, $80,540 […]
Madison County road to close for bridge replacements
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Part of Yandell Road in Madison County will be closed for two months. The Madison County Journal reported crews will replace two bridges on Yandell Road. The closure will take place between Smith-Carr Road and North Old Canton Road. The closure will begin on Wednesday, May 29 and is expected […]
2nd Annual Mississippi Public Safety Summit held in Flowood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the 2nd Annual Mississippi Public Safety Summit. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and first responders gathered at The Refuge in Flowood to hear from nationally renowned speakers on important topics in their field. “To be here first and foremost […]
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