Jackson, Mississippi
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Jackson, Mississippi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 833 stories have been published about Jackson, Mississippi which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Jackson, Mississippi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 833 stories have been published about Jackson, Mississippi which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · JacksonRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions of dollars in misspent welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S.See the Story
Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
67% Center coverage: 36 sources
Business · JacksonMississippi-based United Furniture Industries laid off nearly its entire workforce before Thanksgiving.
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United Furniture lays off all employees before Thanksgiving holiday
36% Right coverage: 22 sources
Environment · JacksonThe Justice Department will appoint a third-party manager as part of its oversight of Jackson, Miss., following the city’s water crisis earlier in the year.
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DOJ to appoint third-party manager in Jackson following water crisis
54% Center coverage: 15 sources
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Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central MississippiSee the Story
Wake Up Weather
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Jackson, Mississippi · JacksonA four-day-old child, who was choking, was saved by a Wesson police officer on October 24. In fear that there wasn't enough time for an ambulance, an officer rushed the newborn to Kings Daughter's Hospital. The child was later cleared by the hospital and was returned to her family.See the Story
Choking newborn saved by Wesson police officer
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Jackson, Mississippi · JacksonPEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather and multiple tornadoes on November 29-30, 2022. Initially, the agency reported that Pike County had two injuries, which have now been confirmed to be only one. Statewide, counties have reported 66 homes have been damaged.
Severe storms cause significant damage in Lowndes County The following counties…See the Story
One injury confirmed during Tuesday’s tornadoes
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Jackson, Mississippi · JacksonA federal grand jury in the Southern District of Mississippi returned an indictment that was unsealed on Thursday, December 1. Jessica Hill, a correctional officer at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF), and Nicole Moore, a CMCF case manager, used excessive force against an inmate. If convicted, the defendants each face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.See the Story
Two former MDOC officials indicted for excessive force against inmate
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Jackson, Mississippi · JacksonThe shooting happened early Friday morning in the Gwen community. One of the victims died at the scene, and the second victim was taken to a local hospital. The injured victim told authorities that he believed the shooting was an ambush. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477)See the Story
One killed, one injured in Tchula after shots fired into vehicle
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson16 WAPT's Meteorologist Adam McWilliams has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.See the Story
Quick warmup before clouds and showers increase late night into early Saturday
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Crime · JacksonAn arson investigation was underway on Tuesday after seven fires erupted overnight at two churches, a gas station and four other buildings near Mississippi's Jackson State University
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Election Day fires in Mississippi investigated as possible arson
55% Center coverage: 22 sources
Crime · JacksonPolice in Mississippi’s capital city found a decapitated body after receiving reports of a dog carrying a severed human arm, authorities said Monday. The victim appears to be a white man, the coroner said. The case is the city's 117th homicide of the year.See the Story
Dog seen carrying severed human arm leads police to decapitated body
47% Center coverage: 17 sources
