Edwards
GOVERNMENT
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 […]
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 […]
Locals fight plan to bring state’s largest solar facility to Raymond
Raymond residents listen as representatives from Apex Clean Energy answer questions about the Soul City Solar project during a Hinds County Planning Commission meeting at the Raymond Library on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. RAYMOND — For the hundred or so Raymond residents who came to Tuesday’s...
Mayfield wins Vicksburg Ward 1 alderman race
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A new alderman for Ward 1 in Vicksburg has been elected. According to the unofficial results, Thomas “TJ” Mayfield won the special election on Thursday, May 30. Mayfield received 74% of the vote, while his opponent, Daryl Hollingsworth, received 26% of the vote. The two were running for the Ward 1 […]
Meet the candidates: Mayfield, Hollingsworth vie for alderman seat in Thursday’s runoff
Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield and Daryl Hollingsworth were the final candidates standing from a field of 10 contending for Vicksburg’s vacant Ward 1 alderman seat during the May 9 primary. Ahead of Thursday’s runoff election, The Vicksburg Post asked each candidate a series of questions to help voters better understand their respective platforms. What are your […]
ERDC announces new projects
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has announced four military construction (MILCON) projects have been approved for construction in 2024, three of which are located in Vicksburg. The ERDC announcement includes the following projects: Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory’s Permafrost Tunnel Expansion in Fox, Alaska, as well as the Geotechnical and […]
City Hall: Runoff precincts unchanged from primary
Thursday’s special election runoff will decide Vicksburg’s next Ward 1 alderman and City of Vicksburg officials said polling places and times will be the same as during the primary election held May 9. Vicksburg City Clerk Deborah Nickson said eight polling places will be open for eligible voters, with Ward 1 divided into the following […]
Judge rules against family in lawsuit following man's death
JACKSON, Miss. — A Hinds County judge ruled against the family of a man they believe was killed by Jackson police. George Robinson died in 2019 after an encounter with three officers. Circuit Court Judge Faye Peterson ruled she would enforce a financial settlement with Robinson's family over a civil lawsuit.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.