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Burn bans issued across Mississippi as dry conditions persist
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Burn bans have been issued across Mississippi, with a few of them in the Pine Belt area. As of Tuesday, October 22, 12 burn bans have been issued in Mississippi. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said little rain, low humidity and high winds have caused fires to grow out […]
Charlamagne tha God laughs at claim Trump is not racist: ‘It’s hysterical’
“How do you ask Mexicans and Muslims to ignore a lot of the rhetoric, Haitians to ignore a lot of the rhetoric that he said about them that is dangerous, that has villainized them, that has demonized them?” Charlamagne asked.
Chainsaw artist creates special sculpture for LeFleur’s Bluff Playground
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An award-winning chainsaw artist used his skills to create a one-of-a-kind otter sculpture at the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground in Jackson. “Spotter the Otter” is the beloved mascot for the Playground, Spotter’s Adventure Trail, and Spotter’s Snack Shack. The sculpture was created by Dayton Scoggins. The idea for Spotter was born when […]
‘Tear that s— down’: Jackson councilmembers stand behind decision to demolish Hotel O
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The owners of Hotel O said they they plan to take the City of Jackson to court following the city’s decision to demolish the building. However, city leaders said the hotel must go. “Tear that s— down, like yesterday,” said Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3. The father of Noah Muthana, who […]
Trial set for man charged with killing girlfriend in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A trial has been scheduled for the man accused of killing his girlfriend in 2018. Vicksburg Daily News reported the trial for Carlos Harris has been set for the November 18 term. Harris was charged with murder and possession of a weapon after a felony conviction in Vicksburg. He’s accused of […]
Judge orders Giuliani to hand over assets to Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani must turn over much of his property — his apartment in New York, the city that made him mayor, and other prized possessions — to two Georgia election workers who have sought for months to collect their massive defamation judgment, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
How gas prices have changed in Hattiesburg in the last week
Gasoline prices are down several cents from last week following a drop in the cost of oil. Prices, on average, are almost 40 cents lower than one year ago. Concerns that Israel would strike at Iranian oil production facilities have spooked oil markets in recent weeks. The nation reportedly is no longer considering those targets, […]
How gas prices have changed in Jackson in the last week
Gasoline prices are down several cents from last week following a drop in the cost of oil. Prices, on average, are almost 40 cents lower than one year ago. Concerns that Israel would strike at Iranian oil production facilities have spooked oil markets in recent weeks. The nation reportedly is no longer considering those targets, […]
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