Greenwood Leflore Hospital experiences numerous layoffs, closures
Several layoffs and closures have been announced at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, according to a memo sent to hospital staff by Interim Chief Executive Officer Gary...
Mississippi leaders join together to give update on Jackson water crisis
Officials for the state of Mississippi including Governor Tate Reeves, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, and...
Water pressure rises at Jackson water treatment plant after pump installation
Water pressure at Jackson’s O.B. Curtis water treatment facility has partially been restored following the installation of a rental water pump. On Wednesday afternoon, Mississippi...
Flowood man found guilty of illegally discharging waste into Jackson sewer
A Mississippi business owner has pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act after illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson Sewer System. Flowood native...
Water pump installed at Jackson’s O.B. Curtis water treatment plant
Progress has been made in Jackson’s water crisis as an emergency water pump has been successfully installed at the O.B. Curtis water treatment plant. According...
Greenville mayor offers housing, food to JSU football team
Jackson State University’s (JSU) opening game of the football season is only four days away, causing some concern about where the players will be housed...
Lincoln County opts in to Mississippi’s medical marijuana program
Lincoln County has officially joined the 64 other counties across Mississippi to opt in to the state’s new medical marijuana program. After the passing of...
Mississippi State Fire Academy awarded $500K grant
A $500,000 grant has been given to the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to meet the needs of...
Jackson colleges and universities go virtual due to water crisis
In light of the recent water issues across Mississippi’s capital city, several universities and colleges in Jackson have temporarily changed in-person classes and residential life...
Hinds County Election Commission co-conspirator pleads guilty
A Mississippi woman has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, fraud, and bribery in connection with the Hinds County Election Commission case. Sudie Jones-Teague is...