Allie Ware

1 week ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

THROUGH FUNDS FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT. AT&T HAS COMMITTED MORE THAN 14 MILLION DOLLARS TO THE PROJECT. SEVERAL JACKSON RESIDENTS WILL GET FREE RING CAMERAS FOR THEIR HOMES. JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE PECAN TREE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION PARTNERED TO PROVIDE RING DOORBELLS TO 150 PEOPLE.

1 week ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

Conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to increase, with AAA warning people to watch the price at the pumps as the national average price of diesel has increased 4 cents in the last week. In Mississippi, the average price is $2.66. Some people around the metro say although gas is high, it is a necessity, while others say they may have to look at their finances more closely because of the rising prices.

1 month ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

Madalyn Bergeron, a Northwest Rankin graduate, achieved her goal of walking across the graduation stage despite being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. Bergeron had a stroke before birth, leading to her diagnosis and a journey filled with surgeries and countless hours of therapy to enable her to walk.When she entered high school, Bergeron set her sights on walking confidently to receive her degree. A medical device called Bioness played a crucial role in making this possible.

1 month ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

Tino's Pet Grooming in Brandon has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor to launch a unique two-year apprenticeship program that teaches all about the grooming business, from grooming itself to business marketing.The apprenticeship is unique since it offers an entry wage for students that increases throughout the program.

1 month ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

Don and Jerrie Lynn Hartness spent the rainy Memorial Day at the corner of Lakeland Drive and Castlewoods Boulevard, raising funds for a Brookhaven Navy veteran."He cannot get his VA benefits, he is having a difficult time doing that, so we are out here today because he and his wife are both disabled and he needs a back surgery really badly, so we are here trying to raise money to help with their financial needs," said Jerrie Lynn Hartness."Most of the soldiers would say, 'Take care of the...