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Rankin County Youth Recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed for the opportunity to participate in the 57th annual Sale of Junior Champions. The Sale of Junior Champions, one of the...
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Fire Damages Pearl’s Edible Paper Store

PEARL — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched to help the owner of The Edible Paper Store & Co. in Pearl recover after a fire damaged the specialty baking supply shop and forced it to close indefinitely. The store, located at 2901 Old Brandon Road, specializes in edible images,...
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CHS Athletes of the Month named

Six student-athletes at Clinton High School were recently recognized as Athletes of the Month for their accomplishments in competition and academics, as nominated by their respective team coaches. The Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored and presented by Clinton State Farm Insurance Agent Tim Bruss, a longtime...
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The Disappearance of Jasmine Purvis

29 year old Jasmine Purvis was last seen in Jackson, Mississippi on December 3, 2020. She disappeared after telling her grandfather to come pick her up. On December 3, 2020, Jasmine Purvis was last seen in the 1100 block of Carnation Street in Jackson, Mississippi. She called her grandfather, asking him to come pick...
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Jill Conner Browne, Boss Sweet Potato Queen, Prepares for Next St. Paddy’s Day Parade

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jill Conner Browne, Boss Sweet Potato Queen, visited Studio 3 to show off this year’s crown that will be raffled off. She also relived the history of the queens and spoke about the money they’ve raised for Batson’s Children’s Hospital in Jackson.
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Jackson leaders look for ways to tackle litter

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Litter continues to be a challenge in the City of Jackson, and leaders are working on new strategies to keep neighborhoods clean. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said cleanup crews can only do so much, and the city is turning to partnerships and community groups to help tackle the issue. “If we’re […]
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Former Jackson mayor files motion to dismiss federal bribery charges

Lumumba’s motion to dismiss comes weeks after a co-defendant in Jackson’s bribery scandal, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, filed his own motion to dismiss the case.
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JetBlue flights briefly grounded

All JetBlue flights were temporarily grounded early Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Water pipe break disrupts service to Ridgeland homes

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland crews are working to repair a severed water pipe. According to Ridgeland police, the damage was discovered on March 9, 2026. As a result of the break, several residences on the east side of Old Canton Road experienced a water outage. The affected areas include Country Club Woods,...
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Pearl River flood control project could be a boon for the Jackson metro area

The Pearl River Flood Control Project in the Jackson region could be a boon for economic development for the capital city, leaders said Thursday afternoon. The flood prevention project will offer business opportunities for commercial and recreational development, Keith Turner with the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood...

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