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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The Mississippi House on Tuesday passed an amended bill that would permit the death penalty for adults convicted of sexual battery of a child under 12 if two aggravating factors are found, supporters said.
Read moreGE Aerospace announced an additional $18 million investment in its Batesville, Mississippi, facility, part of a broader $1 billion plan to boost U.S. manufacturing through 2026.
Read moreThe Mississippi Senate is advancing a plan to increase teacher salaries by $2,000 annually for three years, totaling a $6,000 increase, as a counter to the House’s $5,000 proposal.
Read moreExpanded federal rules requiring more work hours for SNAP recipients are expected to disadvantage older caregivers and their families, according to advocates and experts.
Read moreCrime survivors and family members gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol on March 11 to call for an overhaul of the state’s victim compensation program and funding for a trauma recovery center in Jackson, organizers said.
Read moreThe Mississippi Senate unanimously backed a $6,000 annual teacher pay increase, surpassing the House’s $5,000 plan. The proposals now face further legislative debate.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College says its Northeast Honors Institute is accepting applications through March 15 and offers collaborative, deeper-learning opportunities for students.
Read moreTupelo Police Chief John Quaka told WTVA that strong community relationships are key to public safety and that the department will host a Citizens Police Academy. He said the program will let residents learn how the department operates and how officers serve the city.
Read moreThe Tupelo Police Department is investigating an alleged indecent exposure reported Tuesday evening near Crosstown and says the suspect fled on a blue bicycle, the department said. Authorities asked anyone with information to call 662-841-6491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College will hold a special orientation April 2 for Adult Education graduates planning to enroll this fall, the college said.
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