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VFD receives 300 smoke alarms at no cost to residents

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Fire Department received 300 new smoke alarms from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, SFMO, and the Mississippi Insurance Department, MID. Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, SFMO and MID are distributed more than 30,000 smoke alarms for installation in homes statewide at no cost to residents.

Vicksburg, MS · 2d
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Mississippi Blood Services seeks donors, collects food through Nov. 21

MISSISSIPPI — Mississippi Blood Services is asking residents to donate blood at mobile drives and bring nonperishable food to its Flowood and Oxford donation centers through Nov. 21. The organization says it needs about 250 blood donors each day to meet the needs of patients at local hospitals. Donors...

Flowood, MS · 1d
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First Alert Forecast: Another cool down in sight

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: Some patchy frost will be possible to start off your Monday morning, however we will be warming up as the day goes on. Highs today will top out in the mid 70s with a mixture of sun and clouds. Overnight lows will drop back to the mid 40s.

Jackson, MS · 1d
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Football Claims Thriller in Closing Minutes Over Berry, 30-29

JACKSON, Miss. — A Senior Day for the ages came down to the final play, which went in favor of the Millsaps football team on Saturday. A gutsy two-point conversion by the Majors late, and a missed Berry field goal as time expired gave Millsaps a 30-29 triumph from Harper Davis Field.

Jackson, MS · 2d
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USACE Vicksburg District blesses fleet, launches historic 80th revetment season

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District officially launched its historic 80th annual Mississippi River revetment season on Nov. 4, sending its unique Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) fleet underway for another year of critical flood risk management and navigation support. The MSU has...

Vicksburg, MS · 1d

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We Will Go Ministries hosts ‘We Love Jackson’ Fall Luncheon in Farish Street area

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — We Will Go Ministries held its “We Love Jackson” Fall Luncheon for partners, supporters and the community to see how the nonprofit is changing lives in the Farish Street area. Nearly 400 people gathered in support of the inner city ministry. Ministry’s work...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Mississippi health department to hold HIV prevention training in Madison

MADISON — The Mississippi State Department of Health and AETC Southeast will hold a Nov. 13 training in Madison for health care and public health professionals who work in HIV prevention. The program, “Prevention in Practice: HIV Testing, PrEP, and Motivational Interviewing,” will bring together clinical, public health and...

Mississippi · 1d

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Volunteers team up to clean up Farish Street area

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Members of three groups joined Saturday morning to clean up the Farish Street area. Volunteers from The Greater Blair Street AME Zion Church, Johnnie’s Place Ministry and Broadmoor Baptist Church cut overgrown vines, raked leaves and filled bags with trash as they worked to improve their community, one block at a time.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Banner Hall designated as a Leisure and Recreation District, open containers in atrium

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s been a year in the making and now a drink with your dinner can be enjoyed throughout an iconic retail center. When dining you no longer limited to having your favorite beverage or cocktail inside Broad Street Baking Company. Banner Hall is stepping into a new era becoming Jackson’s newest Leisure and Recreation District.

Jackson, MS · 11h

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Officials announce Jackson as winner of Model Cities Initiative

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal officials say residents should see the results of a federal crime-fighting grant as early as next year, once the plans are finalized on how to use it and the dollars are in place. That’s according to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was in Jackson...

Jackson, MS · 17h

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Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

Mississippi · 1d

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SCHF presents “Southern Exposure” Thanksgiving Mini Camp

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents “Southern Exposure” Thanksgiving Mini Camp. The camp will be held during the week of November 23-25, 2026. The camp hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is open to children ages 4-11. There is a registration...

Vicksburg, 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...

Hinds County, MS · 20h

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Boots to Beyond veterans' organization hosts Veterans Day parade, with multiple marching bands, ROTC marches, and more

GREENVILLE, MS - Floats, marching bands, military, and more... Greenville's Washington Avenue was home to a parade Saturday in honor of veterans, ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday. Organizer Tabbatha Magee says that the turnout was massive - because the honor is deserved. "When we asked, they said yes immediately, because it's about the veterans. We're honoring our veterans on today."

Greenville, MS · 1d

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Southern Miss to Host Mississippi Valley State on Monday

Southern Miss will open a five-game home stand against Mississippi Valley State after an 56-48 loss at Auburn. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday at Reed Green Coliseum.

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Seniors Mentor Younger Students Through Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones have kicked off for the 2026-2027 school year, and seniors at Prep are given the chance to be mentors to 1st graders and 5th graders. Stepping Stones is led by Ms. Amanda Mckeown and Ms. Martha Seals. They have had two meetings so far this school year. The first meeting was held in September, where seniors did “This or That” sheets with their kids to learn more about each other’s preferences. During the first meeting, students paired up with their seniors using matching photos like eggs and bacon, or peanut butter and jelly, and much more.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Protesters in Jackson say police presence could keep voters from checking affidavit ballots

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Protesters chanted “Don’t interrupt our vote!” outside Jackson City Hall and the Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s office. They said the heavy police presence could keep voters from checking their affidavit ballots. Jackson residents chanted and held signs asking officials to count every...

Jackson, MS · 11h

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Jackson State opens Mississippi’s first resource closet for aspiring teachers

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University opened Mississippi’s first Aspiring Educators Resource Closet on Monday, giving education students a place to pick up classroom supplies before they start teaching. The closet, inside the College of Education and Human Development, is a partnership with the Mississippi Association of Educators-Retired....

Jackson, MS · 14h

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From Hardship to the Kitchen: Young Mississippi Delta Founder Launches Culinary Mentoring Program for Boys

GREENVILLE, Miss.- A young Mississippi Delta native is turning his personal experiences into an opportunity to help the next generation through a new mentoring program in Indianola. The GAP Culinary Futures & Civic Leadership Academy will welcome its first participants on Wednesday, November 11. The six-month program will serve young...

Indianola, MS · 1d