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Mississippi agencies unite to aid rural aging communities

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: May 1, 2025 / 03:29 PM CDT Updated: May 1, 2025 / 03:29 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State agencies in Mississippi partnered with local organizations to build and maintain advance aging communities. Officials said there is a trend of older adults moving back into rural communities to reconnect with their heritage.
Comelia Walker seeks recount after close loss in Canton mayoral race

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Canton mayoral candidate wants a recount of the ballots after a close loss in the Democratic primary runoff. Alderman Tim Taylor, Ward 5, defeated Comelia Walker by just 43 votes on April 22, according to the uncertified results. Walker filed a petition to examine ballot boxes at City Hall. She plans to review ballots and other election materials. What are the voter registration deadlines for the 2025 Municipal General Election?
Comelia Walker seeks recount after close loss in Canton mayoral race

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Canton mayoral candidate wants a recount of the ballots after a close loss in the Democratic primary runoff. Alderman Tim Taylor, Ward 5, defeated Comelia Walker by just 43 votes on April 22, according to the uncertified results. Walker filed a petition to examine ballot boxes at City Hall. She plans to review ballots and other election materials. “She had some questions, and she’s within her statutory right to request it. We encouraged it from all candidates.
Canton community unites to clean pavilion, boost greenery

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: Apr 29, 2025 / 04:38 PM CDT Updated: Apr 29, 2025 / 05:14 PM CDT CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – People and local businesses in the City of Canton helped clean up their community on Tuesday. The pavilion area near downtown Canton will be filled with trees and flowers.
Canton community unites to clean pavilion, boost greenery

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – People and local businesses in the City of Canton helped clean up their community on Tuesday. The pavilion area near downtown Canton will be filled with trees and flowers. Keep Canton Beautiful partnered with Suburban Propane to clean up litter and plant 15 different varieties of plants. Flowood Family Festival returns with Crowder as headliner “We organize trash pickup days. We pick up trash.
Groundbreaking held for new Edwards water treatment system

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: Apr 28, 2025 / 01:35 PM CDT Updated: Apr 28, 2025 / 01:35 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For years, Edwards residents watched brown water pour from their faucets. Now, a major project aims to change that. On Monday, April 28, the town broke ground on a new filtration system. The $2.5 million system will bring clean, clear water to Edwards.
Jackson community leaders urge cleanup of illegal dumpsite

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson community leaders want an illegal dumpsite filled with trash and tires to be cleaned up. There is a dumpsite at an abandoned gas station on the corner of Prentiss Street and Fortification Street. “We got to start bringing more awareness. Just imagine months ago when it first started, everybody who road past, you cared enough to call in, this wouldn’t be out here,” said Byron Brumfield. People said they’re tired of people dumping items in the capital city.
Catholics in Mississippi mourn the passing of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Catholics in Mississippi are reacting to the death of Pope Francis. Many under his leadership said they have not experienced a leader like him before. They said Pope Francis made himself very public and accessible while teaching people to live right. “My first thought this morning is that the world and the Catholic Church has lost a great humanitarian.
Two candidates in Canton Democratic mayoral primary runoff

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Municipal Primary Runoff Election is just a few days away, and candidates are working to make their last-minute connections before April 22. Comelia Walker and Tim Taylor, both Democrats, have spent their time and efforts to improve the City of Canton. Now, they’re looking to take it to the next level as mayor of Canton. Walker believes Canton can be greater than what it already is. She said with the right vision and plan, the city can grow.
20 new citizens sworn in at Jackson courthouse

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Marie Mennefield

by: Marie Mennefield Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 01:05 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 05:19 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The American dream became a reality for nearly two dozen people. Twenty people were sworn-in on Thursday, April 17 during a Naturalization Ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse in downtown Jackson.