MDOT Job Fair set for Feb. 18
MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The Mississippi Department of Transportation will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Newton Office (7759 Hwy 80 W in Newton). Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation According to MDOT, representatives will be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for on-site interviews...
Mississippi Made exhibit to showcase state’s impact on nation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Made, a special exhibit highlighting the people, industries and creative traditions that have shaped Mississippi and influenced the nation, will open March 7, 2026, at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. Presented in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of...
Byram pushes back against water authority bill; wants greater say on governing board
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - Byram leaders are pushing back on a controversial bill that could limit their representation on a proposed authority board that would impact an estimated 10,000 water customers in their city. Last week, the House approved H.B. 1677, the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act. The bill calls...
U of Mississippi Medical Center opens ASC
The Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center has opened Colony Park North, a hospital outpatient facility designed to expand access to specialty care and same-day surgery in Ridgeland, Miss., and the surrounding area. The 131,000-square-foot campus features a six-operating-room ASC, a three-story...
‘It’s a great accomplishment’: Mississippi set to gain new town
STAR, Miss. (WLBT) - Star, Mississippi, all started with a petition in October 2025. After gaining enough signatures supporting the incorporation and providing evidence showing it could be self-sufficient, Star is set to become Mississippi’s newest town. The proposed mayor of Star, John Lee, said, “It’s a great...
Children’s of Mississippi opens adolescent acute psychiatric unit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Health officials said Mississippi teens are facing increasing rates of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, creating a growing demand for adolescent mental health services. To help meet that need, Children’s of Mississippi has opened a new Adolescent Acute Psychiatric Unit...
‘It’s just convenient for me’: New Hinds Community College program topples barriers to higher...
Hinds Community College in Jackson is piloting a program that offers child care and dinner, removing barriers some adults face to higher education and careers.
Clinton Methodist Church volunteers build beds for children in need
CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Members of Clinton Methodist Church used their building skills to help some of the community’s most vulnerable children through the Beds of Hope Build event. The event invited volunteers to help build beds for children in the community who need a safe and comfortable place...
Crowns & Clippers Awards Gala honors excellence, legacy, and leadership in Mississippi’s barber &...
JANS – The 2026 Crowns & Clippers Awards Gala, a premier black-tie celebration honoring excellence in the barber and beauty industry, was held recently at the Hilton Jackson. Hosted by the Business Empowered International Chamber of Commerce (BEICC) – Mississippi Division, Barber & Beauty Executives Division, and...
Jackson State awarded $14.5 million NIH contract to extend Jackson Heart Study training center
JACKSON – Jackson State University has received a 10-year, $14.5 million federal contract to continue its Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center, the university announced Tuesday. The award comes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute on Minority Health and...

















