More than a quarter of new hires are taking pay cuts, survey finds
More than a quarter of new hires took pay cuts from their previous roles, a ZipRecruiter survey found.
FHS bridge request results in Florence being awarded $603,000 to build a new bridge
On March 7, 2023, two members of the Florence High School (FHS) HOSA Community Awareness Team took civic engagement beyond the classroom. Representing their school at a City Board Meeting in Florence, they formally proposed the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting Florence High School to the Butler Creek,...
Spring Market of Jackson returns this weekend at Mississippi Trade Mart, includes CARA fundraiser
JACKSON — The Spring Market of Jackson is set to return this weekend, bringing shopping, local vendors and special events to the Mississippi Trade Mart. The three-day event will take place March 20–22 and will feature a wide variety of vendors offering spring clothing, accessories and home décor, along with...
Madison officers complete SRPSI Academy training
The City of Madison congratulated Officer Ellis Fair, Officer Eli McMillan, and Officer Andrae Griffin Jr. for completing the eleven-week Southern Regional Public Safety Institute (SRPSI) Academy at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The city expressed pride in their dedication and commitment to serving the community.
Small business marks 28 years in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Swell-O-Phonic has been open for 28 years in Fondren. The small business is a clothing and skate store. Although it hasn’t always been in the same building, it’s kept its roots in the Fondren area. Owner Ron Chane wanted to pursue his dream, which...
Hartfield Academy Sweeps Jackson Prep in Two Games Thursday
Hartfield took on Jackson Prep in a double-header today in Flowood. The Hawks Beat the Patriots in game one 5-1 and 10-3 in game two.
MDOT seeks Jackson-based client support technician III; applications due April 6
MDOT said it is hiring a Jackson-based client support technician III and that applications are due April 6. The agency said the technician will provide a full range of on-site and remote end-user support, primarily in an office automation and office systems operating environment. MDOT said the role also includes...
International Paper to build new plant in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-based International Paper is building a $225 million sustainable packaging facility in Mississippi, the company announced Friday. The new 486,000-square-foot facility will be built on 80 acres in Brandon, near the company’s exisiting box plant in Richland. Employees at the Richland facility...
Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. found not guilty of welfare fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Former pro WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been found not guilty on all 13 counts in Mississippi’s largest-ever welfare fraud scandal. He was accused of stealing $2.9 million in federal welfare funds meant to help needy families in the state. Jurors deliberated for over...
20 restaurant permits approved to open in or near Jackson
Mexican restaurants, Smoothie Kings and loaded tea locations were among some 20 restaurant and dining option permits awarded in and near Jackson last month by the Mississippi Department of Health . Other restaurants, dining options approved to open The following restaurants and food vendors have been approved to open...
