Former Governor William Winter says it is vital that the State of Mississippi choose to buy the old Landmark Center in downtown Jackson as the location for the State Department of Revenue. 

It is now located in temporary warehouses south of Clinton where it has been for over 15 years, being promised new quarters.  

The House Speaker, who represents Clinton, wants it moved to his home area in the old World Com Building. Winter says the future of downtown Jackson could very well ride on the decision to put the department downtown.

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors have started things in motion to build a new detention center. The motion passed Monday afternoon on a 3-2 vote.

The "concept" of building a new facility, presented by District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes,  failed on a 2-2 vote in Monday morning's meeting.

U.S. Rep Gregg Harper (R-Miss) will host his fourth annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, March 24, at Madison Central High School.

The free event is designed for students and parents to learn more about America's military academies, requirements for admission and the congressional appointment process.

High school students who are preparing for college and considering the military academies should attend.