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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Blood Services (MBS), in partnership with the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation, will recognize World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19, 2026. They will host a special awareness event at the Flowood Donor Center on Tree Street. The event will take place from 10:00...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University’s (JSU) efforts to preserve one of Mississippi’s most significant African American cemeteries earned statewide recognition. The university’s Mt. Olive Cemetery community engagement project received an Award of Merit for Rehabilitation during the Mississippi Heritage Awar

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For some farmers in the state’s agriculture community, all this rain could be too much of a good thing. It can lead to serious damage to crops and produce. The latest Mississippi drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows conditions have improved for much...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Fire crews are on scene after a trailer fire in Rankin County. Officials say it started just before 1 a.m. on Thursday on Duncan Circle. The trailer had been abandoned, and so far, no injuries have been reported. The cause is still unknown, and crews...

This Juneteenth, The Mississippi Link pauses to remember State Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown (District 70), whose journey reflected community uplift and freedom. Brown served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2020 until his death June 8, 2026. The Public Servant Who Stood Tall. Brown was one...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are at the scene after a car submerged in a crash in Rankin County. The incident happened early Thursday morning on Star Road. Rankin County Emergency Operations Director Brian Grantham said a 19-year-old male was driving on the road when the teen lost control of the vehicle an

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Christian University’s (MC) undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers in reading instruction. The recognition comes from the organization’s Teacher Prep Revie

BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - The 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival slated for June 20 is now canceled, City of Byram officials announced Wednesday. “We regret to have to cancel the Swinging Bridge Festival this weekend. This week’s storms have soaked the ground so much that we are not able to bring in large equipment such as carn

UPDATE: FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – According to Entergy Mississippi’s website, power has been restored to the area. FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 1,300 customers lost power Wednesday morning in Flowood. The outages were reported along Lakeland Drive near the Jackson airport, as well as Liberty Road and Flowood Drive.

A solemn tribute is making its way across the nation, honoring the Emergency Medical Services professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. The EMS Memorial Service’s annual […]