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Clinton leaders approve plans for new restaurant
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Clinton will soon have another restaurant for customers to enjoy. The Clinton Courier reported the Board of Aldermen approved architectural plans for a new Tex-Mex restaurant that would be located along Hampstead Boulevard. This would be Pedro’s 67th location across Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. The Clinton restaurant would […]
Jackson pothole causes damage to woman’s car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Potholes in the City of Jackson are causing headaches and costing drivers hundreds of dollars. Penelope Barnes said she was driving on Bullard Street when she it a pothole that flattened two of her tires and damaged a rim. Barnes said she reached out to the City of Jackson for help, […]
Street sign unveiled for Bobby Rush Boulevard in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson renamed one of its streets in honor of a Mississippi Blues legend. Part of Ellis Avenue was named Bobby Rush Boulevard. The Grammy-winning artist said he’s thankful for the honor. “I’m happy that I’m laughing and talking, but on a serious note, it brings tears to my […]
Crews to install new traffic signals in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Construction will soon begin for the installation of traffic signals in the City of Madison. On Monday, June 3, crews will begin installing traffic signals at the intersection of Highland Colony Parkway and Lake Castle Road. The signals will also be installed at the entrance of Madison Central High School. City […]
JPS receives $9.5 million grant to purchase energy efficient school buses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Public School District (JPS) is weakening its carbon footprint thanks to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). JPS received a $9.5 million grant to purchase 25 energy efficient school buses and support infrastructure. The grant is part of the EPA’s Clean School Bus program, which has […]
Jackson City Councilman says repairs are on the horizon for infrastructure needs in Ward 6
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s Ward 6 City Councilman is gathering a list of priority infrastructure issues to help keep your neighborhoods safer. Thursday night, Councilman Aaron Banks held a town hall meeting at Glory Empowerment Church to hear many of your concerns. Topping the list were roads in...
Filings indicate former Jackson water operations manager was going to be fired months before 2022 crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Court records show Jackson’s former water plant manager was going to be fired nearly two months before she spoke to WLBT about challenges in the city’s water department. The records represent the latest filings in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Mary Carter, the...
'One of the landmarks:' Long abandoned First Christian Church to be demolished for parking
Editor's note: This is one of two stories looking back at the history of soon-to-be-demolished buildings in Downtown Jackson. The other looks at the neighboring site of the former Eudora Welty Library. On Tuesday afternoon, workers could be seen at the corner of North State Street and High Street erecting...
2nd Annual 601 JXN Day set for this weekend
The City of Jackson will celebrate the second annual 601 JXN Day on a weekend this year. The event will be held June 1-2, 2024. The celebration will kick off with the first event, the JXN Run Club 601 JXN Day Run at the Museum Trail, on June 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Company hopes for approval for Hinds County solar farm
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A day after hearing from those who don’t want a solar farm in their community, we’re hearing another perspective. Some Raymond and Bolton residents voiced their concerns with the 5,800-acre solar farm, fearing the impact it could have on their community. The farm’s impact on wildlife and property values are […]
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