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Chambers named Willis Memorial Scholarship recipient
Pearl High School student Anthony Chambers has been named a recipient of the Clifton D. Willis Memorial Scholarship. Sergeant Clifton D. Willis was born and raised in a small town in the Mississippi Delta. He was known for his kind spirit, generosity, exceptional artistic talent and unwavering commitment to service. He discovered his passion for military service after serving as a cadet in the JROTC program. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a medic. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short while serving his second term in the military. The scholarship that bears his name was created to allow his legacy and mission to serve to continue and to inspire future generations to give back. The award is not just a scholarship; it's a call to action—a reminder that one person's legacy can shape the futures of many.
Before ‘Brown,’ the U.S. Had 100 Black Boarding Schools. Now, There Are 4
About 20 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi, sits one of the last Black boarding schools in the country: Piney Woods. Founded in 1909, the school was created for the illiterate children of poor Black sharecroppers with a focus on vocational learning. Its founder, Laurence Clifton Jones, came from Iowa to Mississippi with $1.65, looking to […]
Smith-Wills ownership in question after governor signs off a new legislation
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Smith-Wills Stadium is City of Jackson property right now, but that may soon change. Commissioner of the Legacy League and CEO of Hank Aaron Sports Academy, which operates out of Smith Wills, Tim Bennett said he wasn’t given a heads-up about the legislation. “No pun...
Wednesday Senior Salute
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Studio 3 is honoring high school graduates with the Senior Salute. On Wednesday, we recognized students at South Pike High School and Madison Central High School. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error...
3OYS: The trial and conviction of Beth Ann White
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - WLBT takes you from the day of the tragic alcohol-fueled crash that killed Allison and Alex Conaway to the sentencing of the killer, Beth Ann White. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error...
Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed
Tomekia Reed doubled her salary by signing with Charlotte and has a bonus-earning potential that is six-figures. The post Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Like mother, like daughter: New school principal shares heartwarming family tie to the school
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Stacy Williams says she fell in love with Jackson Elementary School during an earlier job as a Mississippi Press education correspondent. “I love to work with families to help our children succeed, and I thought I can be a big part of that,” Williams says.
Calling all crawfish lovers: Head to Cathead Distillery for crawfish boil, Cathead cocktails
The second annual Cathead crawfish boil will be held this Saturday. Cathead Distillery announced in a Facebook post: "Celebrate summer with Cathead Crawfish Second Boil of the season! Join us May 18th from 12-9 p.m. at Cathead Distillery for LIVE MUSIC, CRAWFISH, CRAFT CATHEAD COCKTAILS, & BEER! Mark your calendars! Indoors and outdoors will be open and this event is free and open to the public. We are pet and family friendly."
Campaign targets illegal gun purchases in Jackson area
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A campaign that targets illegal gun purchases is underway in the Jackson-metro area. It’s called “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy.” The month-long campaign was announced Thursday morning at Downrange Gun and Tactical in Clinton by the National Shooting Sport Foundation, ATF and the Department of Justice. The goal is to […]
JTRAN bus services could be coming to a halt again after City warns of possible strike
The City of Jackson's bus system, JTRAN, may not be operating again. In a Thursday afternoon press release, the City of Jackson warned of a possible strike by JTRAN workers on Friday, May 17. "City officials were informed today that JTRAN workers were possibly planning to go on strike tomorrow,...
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