Sethanie Smith

United States

Journalist at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

Articles

Mother, son die in Lamar County house fire

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by: Sethanie Smith Posted: May 13, 2025 / 03:30 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 07:30 PM CDT LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A mother and son died during a house fire in Lamar County. The fire occurred at a home on Bill Clinton Road in the Oloh community around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.
William Carey to hold 2025 graduation ceremonies at Temple Baptist

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – William Carey University (WCU) will host its 2025 spring commencement ceremonies at Temple Baptist Church.
William Carey to hold 2025 graduation ceremonies at Temple Baptist

1 day ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: May 13, 2025 / 02:07 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 02:07 PM CDT HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – William Carey University (WCU) will host its 2025 spring commencement ceremonies at Temple Baptist Church.
Two Mississippi Museums will participate in Blue Star Museums

1 day ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Two Mississippi Museums will participate in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to currently serving military personnel and their families. The museums, located in Jackson, will offer the free admission from Armed Forces Day on May 17 to Labor Day on September 1. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America.
Closure of Old Brandon Road Bridge set for May 2025

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by: Sethanie Smith Posted: May 13, 2025 / 10:56 AM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 10:56 AM CDT PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Old Brandon Road Bridge in Pearl will be closed starting May 27, 2025. According to the City of Pearl, the bridge will be closed for construction. Detours will be posted, and drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes.
Closure of Old Brandon Road Bridge set for May 2025

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Sethanie Smith

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Old Brandon Road Bridge in Pearl will be closed starting May 27, 2025. According to the City of Pearl, the bridge will be closed for construction. Detours will be posted, and drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes. (Courtesy: MDOT)The project is expected to be completed by October 2025. CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe NowCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Are tickets on sale for Serengeti Springs second season?

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by: Sethanie Smith Posted: May 13, 2025 / 10:43 AM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 10:43 AM CDT HATTIESBURG, Miss.
Are tickets on sale for Serengeti Springs second season?

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Sethanie Smith

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo’s official opening day for its second season will be Saturday, May 24 with gates opening at 10:00 a.m. Serengeti Springs at Hattiesburg Zoo offers new amenities Starting Tuesday, May 13, people interested in purchasing Serengeti Springs single day tickets or renting cabanas can do so online at Serengeti Springs. Bookings for birthday parties and celebrations open Monday, May 19 with the first available scheduling date of June 2.
Boil water notice issued for Main Harbor water system

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by: Sethanie Smith Posted: May 13, 2025 / 10:26 AM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 10:26 AM CDT MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) issued a boil water notice for subdivisions on the Main Harbor water system. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice was issued for 574 water connections on May 12.
Boil water notice issued for Main Harbor water system

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Sethanie Smith

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) issued a boil water notice for subdivisions on the Main Harbor water system. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice was issued for 574 water connections on May 12. Asbestos concerns halt demolition of old Coca-Cola plant Officials said the boil water notice was issued due to a burst in a water main. Customers will be notified by the system when the notice has been lifted.