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Equine-Assisted Services moves to Mississippi Horse Park
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – The Equine-Assisted Services’ (EAS) therapeutic riding program for children with special needs is one of several programs offered through the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. EAS accepts 12 riders per semester for the program and currently offers the MSU Veterans Horsemanship Program, Veterans Support Services, equine-assisted learning for children with […]
Boil water notice issued for 150 Perry County customers
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A boil water notice has been issued for 150 customers in Perry County. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the notice affects customers on the Arlington Water Association-Hintonville east of Wingate Road. According to officials, the notice was issued as the result of repair work performed […]
Pedestrian killed on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. Detective Tommie Brown said the 42-year-old victim was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a white 2000 […]
One killed, one injured in Claiborne County crash
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed and another was seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash in Claiborne County. The crash occurred on Highway 547 near Mount Pleasant Road around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2013 Infiniti Q70 sedan, driven by 44-year-old Shenetra […]
Jackson mayor says city will fight stadium takeover
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba responded to Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s order for the city to transfer the deed of Smith-Wills Stadium to the state. Fitch sent a letter to the city on September 13. In the letter, Fitch said her office was directed by House Bill 1983 to take action to “enforce […]
House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King, bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor on a female individual athlete for the first time.
Ridgeland residents to vote on Freedom Ridge Park expansion referendum
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – On November 5, Ridgeland residents will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum proposing a temporary 2% tax increase on hotels and 1% tax increase on restaurants within city limits. According to officials, the revenue generated from this tax will be dedicated solely to the expansion of Freedom Ridge Park. The […]
Magee police, school officials aim to keep students safe in class
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – Faculty at Magee High School worked with Magee police to quickly mitigate a potential threat on Tuesday. Officials said a school employee noticed a man walking near the school with a machete and called police. They said the school went into lockdown and followed safety protocols. Magee police said they were […]
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