Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Two-vehicle accident in Natchez leads to DUI arrest
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A two-vehicle accident in Natchez ended in a DUI arrest. According to the Natchez Democrat, the accident happened just before midnight Saturday, July 31 on Homochitto Street. T...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 01, 2021

Prince’s Estate Sold Almost Half Of The Late Singer’s Rights To A New York Publisher
Getty Image This past Friday, Prince’s estate released Welcome 2 America, the late singer’s first full album solely comprised of previously unreleased material. The 11-track project &mdash...
Wongo Okon Aug 01, 2021

Mississippi seeking new leader of math and science school
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) - The top administrator at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science said he will leave that job at the end of December, prompting a search for a new school leader. Germa...
The Associated Press Aug 01, 2021

Lollapalooza Kicks DaBaby Off Lineup After His Homophobic Comment
DaBaby removed from Chicago festival. Continue reading…
C. Vernon Coleman II Aug 01, 2021

Harrison County middle school students to learn virtually during construction
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - Hundreds of Mississippi middle school students in Harrison County will be learning from home at the start of the school year while work is being completed on their new building....
The Associated Press Aug 01, 2021

DaBaby Has Been Dropped From Lollapalooza’s 2021 Festival Lineup
Getty Image The homophobic rant DaBaby delivered during last weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Miami was met with plenty of backlash. His rant — which also targeted people with HIV/AIDS &...
Wongo Okon Aug 01, 2021

Jackson landlord plans to help struggling tenants as eviction moratorium expires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tenants are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium Saturday, including those in Mississippi. One Jackson landlord said he wants to help his struggling tenants. Pasto...
Leah Williams Jul 31, 2021

Some Mississippians decide to receive vaccine as COVID-19 cases increase in state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the Delta variant continues to spread in Mississippi, some have decided that it's time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
Leah Williams Jul 31, 2021

Jackson leaders hold back-to-school event to help students return to class
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With summer vacation coming to an end, students in Mississippi will be returning to the classrooms soon. Most schools are returning to in-person learning. With the Delta varian...
Anthony Howard Jul 31, 2021

Teen Talk event helps provide space for Jackson teens to discuss issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Saturday, teens from across the Jackson-metro area were at the Smith Robertson Museum for a Teen Talk event. They discussed how to make it home safely, sexual health and hyg...
Kayla Thompson Jul 31, 2021
