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Mock DUI crash at Lanier High brings the cost of drinking and driving to reality
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Lanier Junior-Senior High School students will head to prom this weekend, but before they do, they learned the harsh realities of drinking and driving. The Mississippi Office of Highway Safety’s mock crash drives home the stark message of deadly choices. The crash scene on Lanier’s...
‘Put the guns down’: Jackson family mourns loss of man killed in Medgar Evers Blvd. shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson family has a message for the community after they lost a loved one to gun violence. Taboris Jefferson was shot on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Coleman Avenue on Sunday, April 21. He was taken to the hospital where he died. Jefferson’s aunt, Alberstine Walker, described her nephew as a […]
Twenty years and $9 million after The Dock closed, what's next at The Reservoir?
It's been 20 years since The Dock closed on Ross Barnett Reservoir. It was a place where you could dance to live music and party until dawn. It was a place where you could stop by and have a beer and a burger on a Saturday afternoon. It was a place where friends could meet for drinks and watch the sun go down. It was one of the Jackson area's most popular hangouts.
A water crisis in Mississippi turns into a fight against privatization
In the summer of 2022, heavy rainfall damaged a water treatment plant in the city of Jackson, Mississippi, precipitating a high-profile public health crisis. The Republican Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency, as thousands of residents were told to boil their water before drinking it. For some, the pressure in their taps was so low that they couldn’t flush their toilets and were forced to rely on bottled water for weeks.
NTSB officials talk to Jackson community about recent home explosions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson neighbors are concerned about their safety following the recent natural gas explosions at two homes. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), visited Jackson on Wednesday, along with U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). NTSB officials previously said Atmos Energy discovered gas leaks in South Jackson weeks before two homes […]
Jackson Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Mississippi. Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man was sentenced to 50 months in federal...
Here’s how much residents paid in Jackson’s legal fight over trash
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - With the dust settled and a long-term hauling contract in place, WLBT is taking a look at how much Jackson spent on its years-long legal battle over who would pick up residents’ trash. Invoices obtained through an open record request show that legal fees associated...
Charge downgraded for 2nd teen charged in death of 14-year-old in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A charge has been downgraded for a second teenager accused of killing a 14-year-old in Jackson. According to court documents, Maxle Mooneyham, 16, has been charged with tampering with evidence/obstruction of justice. He was previously charged with murder. Mooneyham’s bond has been set at $100,000. A charge was also downgraded for […]
Plans for proposed Lake Caroline gas station withdrawn
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The developer behind a proposed gas station near Lake Caroline has withdrawn plans to allow Madison County to determine the zoning classification on the property. The Madison County Journal reported Mark Jordan, with Lake Caroline, Inc., called for an informational meeting in a letter to talk about a future vision […]
State Route 469 will see lane closures for bridge work
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary lane closures on State Route 469 in Rankin County. Officials with the The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the closures will affect State Route 469 between Monterey Road and State Route 468. Crews work perform bridge maintenance between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from Monday, […]
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