Madison
GOVERNMENT
Mississippi Democratic Party calls for boycott of State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Democratic Party called for a boycott of the upcoming Mississippi State Fair after a rally for former President Donald Trump was held at the Mississippi Ag Museum. The rally was held on Thursday, June 6 and was hosted by Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.). This comes after Trump […]
The City of Jackson's Summer Feeding program is for ages 0-18 and runs for just over a month
Starting Monday, Jackson youth up to 18 years old can eat free meals as part of the City of Jackson's Summer Feeding Program. The program will be in operation until July 12, according to a Monday press release from the city. Residents can go to three different community centers throughout...
Speaker White wants to make it easier for Mississippi students to switch school districts
'We want any public school student to be able to go to another public school without the home district being able to hold them against their will and the state portion of the per-pupil cost to follow that child,' White said. The post Speaker White wants to make it easier for Mississippi students to switch school districts appeared first on Mississippi Today.
MBS in urgent need of blood donations this summer
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) said blood supply quantities have taken another drastic this summer due to low donor turnout. MBS is extremely low in B and O blood types. In an effort to help replenish the state’s blood supply, the MBS site locations in Flowood, Cleveland and Oxford are […]
Williams, Jolly named final preliminary winners in Miss Mississippi Competition
Preliminary rounds of the 2024 Miss Mississippi Competition came to a close Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center with Miss Capital City Becky Williams and Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly winning in the evening gown and talent phases of the competition, respectively. Williams also won the talent preliminary Thursday evening. After hearing her […]
Georgetown community hosts annual festival
JACKSON, Miss. — The Georgetown Festival drew a crowd Saturday. For more than two decades the close-knit Jackson community has celebrated unity amongst neighbors. Community organizers said the 21st Annual Georgetown Festival was an opportunity to spread positivity in the city. With a live Blues band, tons of food,...
Get closer to Jackson,MS and beyond with WAPT 16’s Very Local Week
JACKSON, Miss. — You trust Jackson's 16 WAPT to bring you important local coverage every day. Now, we want to connect you to our community like never before with our FREE streaming app called Very Local. All week (June 10th-16th) on Jackson's 16 WAPT, we're showing you everything the...
Roll-Off Dumpster Day returns
Jacksonians took advantage of Roll-Off Dumpster Day. Saturday, the city of Jackson placed dumpsters in the Old Dillard's parking lot at Metrocenter Mall. "It helps a lot. I wish they would have it more, " said Willie Hill, "That's why you have a lot of people dumping stuff on the side of the street because they have nowhere to take it and they don't want to go way out to the landfill."
Pickle lovers enjoy fermented fun in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Fermented Fun was what people in the capital city experienced Saturday. The 2024 Mississippi Pickle Fest took place at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. From 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., hundreds gathered at the outdoor event to enjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks. Visitors also enjoyed...
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.