JTRAN contract talks stalled, union says
Contract negotiations between JTRAN union workers and the company that operates the transit system remained at a standstill as of July 3, 2026, union leaders told WJTV.
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In July, Mark Hall, of Ripley, was charged with nine counts of simple assault after a video surfaced of him
Read moreAs Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Mississippians are urged to celebrate safely and look out for one another.
Read moreA message posted online urged Americans to give thanks for liberty and faith as the nation marks its 250th Independence Day, quoting Psalm 33:12 and using patriotic hashtags.
Read moreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents to take precautions for the Fourth of July weekend, warning of dangerous heat and offering fireworks, grilling, water and heat-safety advice, the agency said.
Read moreMost House Democrats declined to discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing states to ban transgender athletes from competing based on gender identity, shifting focus to broader issues.
Read moreVoters in the Swing Shift project described the nation’s condition with words ranging from “uncertain” and “concerned” to “excited” and “cautiously optimistic,” the project said.
Read moreA representative for Taylor Swift confirmed the couple were married Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York City before about 1,000 guests.
Read moreA nationwide Cato Institute survey released Thursday found only 53% of respondents could identify the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as what the nation’s 250th anniversary commemorates.
Read morePresident Donald Trump on Friday issued a “fierce rebuke” of communism during an Independence Day kickoff speech at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, as the nation marks its 250th birthday.
Read moreHigh-profile guests from the sports and entertainment worlds gathered Friday night for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, including NFL players, coaches, and Hollywood figures.
Read moreA new app launched ahead of Washington, D.C.,’s Fourth of July air show offers real-time tracking of aircraft, including NASA jets and B-1 bombers, for spectators on the National Mall.
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