Marie Mennefield

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AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event benefits Mississippi Food Network

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event helped benefit the Mississippi Food Network on May 27. Volunteers helped pack boxes to combat hunger across the state. “They spend an entire year working in their communities, doing what they do best, and we as volunteers simply want to engage and support Mississippians of all ages and backgrounds and service to their communities,” said Suzanne Rutherford, with Volunteer Mississippi.
AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event benefits Mississippi Food Network

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 27, 2025 / 12:44 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 12:45 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event helped benefit the Mississippi Food Network on May 27. Volunteers helped pack boxes to combat hunger across the state.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class #69 graduates from Training Academy

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 23, 2025 / 01:47 PM CDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 05:14 PM CDT PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – After 18 weeks of training, 38 cadets graduated from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy in Pearl on Friday. Family members proudly watched as the graduates were pinned from cadet to trooper. “For her to do something like this, it was amazing.
Obama Magnet hosts final walkthrough for Class of 2025

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 22, 2025 / 04:17 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 06:21 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Obama Magnet IB World School in Jackson hosted a final walkthrough celebration on Thursday for the Class of 2025. This graduating class holds a unique and meaningful place in the school’s history.
Volunteers clean up garbage a Chapel Ridge Apartments

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 15, 2025 / 01:41 PM CDT Updated: May 15, 2025 / 01:48 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson apartment complex is covered in trash and is facing multiple health cod violations. WJTV 12 News told you about the issues at Chapel Ridge Apartments earlier in the week.
Volunteers clean up garbage at Chapel Ridge Apartments

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson apartment complex is covered in trash and is facing multiple health cod violations. WJTV 12 News told you about the issues at Chapel Ridge Apartments earlier in the week. The tenants said they’ve been dealing with this problem for months after dumpsters were removed because the owners stopped payments to their solid waste bill.
Canton mayor’s security plan draws mixed reactions from residents

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Canton leaders are working to tackle a recent wave of violence across the city, but not all residents are on board with the plan. In an effort to combat the violence, Canton Mayor William Truly asked the city for a $1 million budget to invest in safety and security. Citizens agree that there is a crime issue, but there were mixed feelings about the seven-figure request.
Canton mayor's security plan draws mixed reactions from residents

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 14, 2025 / 04:29 PM CDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 06:14 PM CDT CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Canton leaders are working to tackle a recent wave of violence across the city, but not all residents are on board with the plan. In an effort to combat the violence, Canton Mayor William Truly asked the city for a $1 million budget to invest in safety and security.
Family asks for help to find Jackson hit-and-run driver after woman dies

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The family of a woman, who was killed during a hit-and-run in Jackson, are asking for the public’s help to find her killer. Audrey Hill was a mother of four. Police said she was hit by a vehicle in late April off of Brookwood Drive. “I’m sure that the young ones really don’t understand what’s happened. The older kids definitely had a hard time with it,” said Justin Mixon, the victim’s brother.
Mississippi Makers Fest returns to Jackson this weekend

4 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One of the biggest spring events hosted by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will return to Jackson this weekend. On Friday, organizers helped set up tents, signs and tables for the 2025 Mississippi Makers Fest outside the Two Mississippi Museums. This event celebrates the state’s music, culture, food and art. Each year, the festival takes place the Saturday before Mother’s Day. With the threat of rain this year, organizers have made provisions.