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GALLERY – Hitachi Energy celebrated 70 years of transformer manufacturing in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, bringing together employees and their families to recognize the company’s longstanding presence in Copiah County

On Nov. 7th, Hitachi Energy celebrated 70 years of transformer manufacturing in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, bringing together employees and their families to recognize the company’s longstanding presence in Copiah County. The celebration included factory tours, food, games and entertainment at McPherson Park, highlighting seven decades of work by employees who manufacture transformers that help deliver reliable electricity to homes, businesses and communities across the country. The milestone comes following Hitachi Energy’s announcement of a historic $528 million investment in a new transformer factory in nearby Gallman. The project, which will be more than twice the size of the existing Crystal Springs facility, is expected to more than double production capacity and create more than 700 jobs. The new facility is part of the company’s approximately $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion. Construction is expected to begin following a planned groundbreaking celebration next year, with production scheduled to start in 2029. Hitachi Energy plans to continue operations in Crystal Springs during construction and maintain a presence at the existing site for warehousing, training and other operational needs after production transitions to Gallman. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

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Woman pleads guilty to aggravated DUI for crashing into Byram home

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – A 27-year-old woman pled guilty to aggravated DUI following a crash that sent a vehicle through a Byram home, striking a husband and wife inside their bedroom. Hinds County District Attorney Brad McCullouch said Clarian Leavy crashed into the couple’s home on Callaway Circle on September 2, 2024. Arriving officers said […]

Byram, MS · 14h

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A matter of service: Lincoln County Sheriff announces bid for reelection

Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing has borne that badge for 20 years. He’s asking to keep it for at least another four. “Since 2006, it has been an honor and […]

Lincoln County, MS · 15h

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6 Stunning Mississippi Camping Spots Where You Can Stay For Free Surrounded By Nature

A family camping trip in Mississippi can cost less than a tank of gas, and that surprised us the first time we pulled into a free site with a creek nearby. Across the state, national forests and a historic parkway offer campsites with no nightly fee at all. That means...

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Area veterans to be honored at Wednesday dinner

Area veterans will be the guests of honor Wednesday, Nov. 11, at an annual event held to celebrate the men and women who served their country at home and abroad. […]

Lincoln County, MS · 1d

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Fourth suspect arrested in Highway 61 homicide in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg police announced a fourth arrest was made in connection to the February 2026 shooting death of an 18-year-old. Police said Jamarrious Hamilton, 22, was arrested and charged with murder and conspiracy to commit a crime in connection to the death of Jaylon Walker, 18, of Hermanville. Walker was found deceased […]

Vicksburg, MS · 7h

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Wesson volunteer firefighter balances Army Guard, Co-Lin studies

For Carter Goff, joining the Wesson Volunteer Fire Department wasn't just a way to give back to his new community — it was the fulfillment of something he says he always knew about himself. "I had a thing all my life that I just knew I was going to...

Wesson, MS · 1d

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Shop local: Celebrating Selman’s Jewelers in Brookhaven

Selman’s Jewelers opened its doors in 1945 in McComb. On Nov. 7 this year, the company opened for business in Brookhaven on South Jackson Street. Charles Selman, a watchmaker, established […]

Brookhaven, MS · 12h

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Mississippi Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Jackson-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

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Resident escapes through window during Florence house fire

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Rankin County resident escaped from a house fire. The fire occurred on Rolling Hills Boulevard in Florence on November 9, 2026. According to the Rankin County EOC director, the homeowner said there were some burn piles in the backyard on November 8, 2026. When the homeowner went to bed, […]

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Hinds County to honor veterans with Nov. 11 wreath-laying ceremony

JACKSON — Hinds County will honor veterans with a wreath-laying ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the front lawn of the county courthouse at 407 E. Pascagoula St. The Board of Supervisors invited veterans, military families, community groups and other residents to attend. The observance is expected to end at 10 a.m. and will move inside the courthouse if weather requires.

Hinds County, MS · 1d

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Hinds County Juvenile Probation Plan Prioritizes Family Intervention

HINDS COUNTY, Miss.—When Asheena Woods was a teenager navigating the juvenile justice system in Hattiesburg, she struggled with detention, unstable living arrangements and a lack of guidance, but she credits one social worker with helping her through some of her most difficult years. “Ms. Brenda, she was my saving...

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