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One dead, multiple shot at Mudbugs Festival at state fairgrounds
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says multiple people were shot at the state fairgrounds Saturday night during the Mudbugs Festival.One person is dead and several injured. Police believe multiple shooters were involved. Jones says the scene is secured and two people are detained for questioning. The conditions of the shooting victims is not known. The …
Two Mississippi mental health facilities heading to court
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Staffing shortages at state-run mental health facilities seem to be at the root of a fight between Disability Rights Mississippi and The Mississippi Department of Mental Health, who are headed to court after the mental health agency withheld requested records. “We’ve seen some of these isolated incidents with some anonymous tip …
Paris Jackson to Willow Smith: ‘I feel like my dad would be proud’
Jackson, 23, and Smith, 20, are children of superstars (musical icon Michael Jackson and actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, respectively) and the pair talked about their commonalities in everything from mental health struggles to their search for their own identities and their attraction to both men and women. Jackson joined Smith on the …
Jackson seen near record breaking June temperatures | Local
In Jackson, the month of June is off to a blistering start. The valley is set to experience several unseasonably hot days in the coming week, with highs expected to reach the upper 80s and low 90s. Locals will have noticed temperatures fluctuating in the past weeks between unusually cold and exceedingly warm extremes. According …
Vatican health conference features Fauci, Francis — and Aerosmith
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, in Washington. Fauci is participating along with soprano Renee Fleming, the CEOs of Pfizer and Moderna and the lead guitarist of Aerosmith among others in a unique three-day Vatican conference starting Thursday, May …
Vincent Jackson, former NFL receiver, found dead at 38
Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead at a Florida hotel on Monday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The 38-year-old’s cause of death is not currently known. Jackson was found by a hotel housekeeper at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, police said, adding that there were “no apparent signs of trauma.” Jackson …
Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for “missteps” that he says contributed to “a system that condones misogyny and racism.” “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments and concerns and I want to respond,” he wrote. “I am deeply sorry for …
BREAKING NEWS: President Biden Overturns Trump-Era Executive Order On Combatting Race And Sex Stereotyping | Jackson Lewis P.C.
As one of his first actions as President, Joe Biden has issued an executive order overturning the much controversial Executive Order 13950: Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping. In addition to additional actions aimed at promoting and ensuring equity, the new Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government …
Miami-Dade County, Jackson Health Appointments Fill Up – NBC 6 South Florida
As a limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine has become available across Florida, residents are understandably anxious to know when they will be able to stand in line for a dose. While one of the bigger sites in Broward County is switching how it will be taking residents in to get vaccinated, Miami-Dade County is …
Ravens at Titans score: Lamar Jackson turbos past Tennessee in comeback victory, Derrick Henry shut down
Lamar Jackson wanted desperately to exorcise the demons infused into his career by the Tennessee Titans, and he did just that with a 20-13 victory at Nissan Stadium on NFL Super Wild-Card Weekend. Things didn’t start off the way he planned though, and he had to battle back to get the job done. While the …
