Stories tagged with: jackson
Wanted Man Who Visited Walnut Grove is Caught in Jackson
A Jackson murder suspect who was spotted in Walnut Grove last week has been captured—in Jackson. U-S marshals found 31-year-old Brandon Pugh hiding in a house in a south Jackson neighborhood, about a mile from where police say he shot into a car six... Read More.
Headed to Jackson? Before You Go….
President Biden has approved the governor's request for a federal disaster declaration because of Jackson's water crisis. If you're going to the capital city this week, you should know that your favorite restaurant may be closed. Or your doctor's appointment may have been moved... Read More.
Rivers Falling But Jackson Facing Big Water Problems
After last week's heavy rain, rivers continue to fall in this part of central Mississippi. The Pearl at Edinburg dropped below flood stage Monday night and is forecast to do so near Carthage Wednesday morning. In Jackson, the Pearl crested Monday after flooding only... Read More.
Video: Highlights of Leake Academy’s game vs Jackson Academy
A highlight reel of Leake Academy’s game Friday night against Jackson Academy.
LA Rebels Drop Defensive Battle to Jackson Academy 10-6
The 5A Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Jackson Academy tonight to play the 6A Raiders. Both teams entered tonight's game 1-0 on their seasons and this game was a defensive battle from start to finish. The only points scored in the first half was... Read More.
Mostly Minor River Flooding Occurring But Jackson Could See Major Event
This week's heavy rain has triggered river flood warnings across the area but mostly minor flooding is occurring. Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove has crested at a moderate flood stage, about seven and a half feet above flood stage. But the Pearl River at... Read More.
$50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Jackson; $35,000 ticket won in Holmes County
Independence Day became payday for one lucky Mississippi Lottery player who won $50,000 on a Powerball® ticket in the Monday, July 4, drawing.The player matched four out of five white balls and the Powerball. The winning Powerball numbers from Monday night’s drawing were: 15-16-24-31-56... Read More.
Milwaukee Tool Drive Thru Job Fair Today
The Milwaukee Tool Drive Thru job fair is today. According to Governor Reeves "Milwaukee Tool is expanding operations to Grenada with 800 jobs and adding 1200 high-paying jobs to our state’s workforce. They will have over 3500 Mississippians employed after expansion, making them one... Read More.
Sanders and Biden Heading to Jackson This Weekend
Presidential hopeful's Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are coming to Mississippi ahead of next weeks Primary Election. Sanders will hold a rally in downtown Jackson on Friday afternoon. Biden will attend Sunday services at New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday. The Primary election is... Read More.
