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Family and friends celebrate the life of 50-year-old Jimmie Lee Pierce

Family and friends celebrated the life of Jimmie Lee Pierce Friday tonight.

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Latest census report indicates Mississippi’s population was undercounted in 2020

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Vicksburg gears up for its inaugural arts and music festival

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(L) Robert A. Metten | (M) Edward G. Hawthorn | (R) Matthew P. Gordon
Arrests made in Byram ATV chop shop investigation

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19-year-old in custody after teen shot in head on Cedar Street in Tchula

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Holly Emery
A 19-year-old is in custody for allegedly being involved in the shooting death of a teen in Tchula on Wednesday.

Crime

Man suspected of murder, shooting at Miss. police chief captured in Louisiana

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
A Mississippi man suspected of murder there and accused of shooting at a police chief has been captured in Louisiana.

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4 inmates taken to hospital after consuming contraband in Lincoln Co. jail

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
Four inmates were taken to a hospital after consuming some kind of contraband on Friday.

State

MSDH: There are currently no cases of monkeypox in Mississippi

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Josh Carter
On Wednesday, Massachusetts reported a rare case of monkeypox in a man who recently traveled to Canada. The case is the first in the U.S. this year.

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Suspect wanted for multiple jewelry thefts in the metro area

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
Ridgeland Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in multiple jewelry thefts at retail outlets in the metro area.

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JPD arrests man accused of killing cousin

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:32 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Police say 22-year-old Eddie Wright Jr. was shot multiple times by his cousin, Johnathan Clark.
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Vicksburg gears up for inaugural arts and music festival

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Mississippi man accused of robbing vape shop with Sprite bottle wrapped in bag

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
A man accused of robbing a vape shop with a pop is now awaiting a bail hearing.

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Miss. faces high risk for parasitic infections, non-profit says

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
If a dog is infected, heartworms should be taken seriously, but experts say the best treatment is prevention.

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Old Flowood Dr. reopened following crash involving train, 18-wheeler

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
According to Flowood police, the driver of the 18-wheeler and the crew of the Canadian National are all accounted for and are doing okay.

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Welty Library closed at least five times in May due to air conditioning problems

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
It was unknown when the branch would be reopened.

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WLBT’s Things To Know 5/20/22: Reeves signs ‘Buddy’s Law’, gas price hike, $40B Ukraine aid bill

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
If you missed a few of the most important headlines, here are the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.

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JXN Fest cancels one week before show due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff and Christopher Fields
Internationally-known artists were scheduled to take the stage alongside homegrown talent on May 27-29.

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Gas prices remain at record highs in Mississippi

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 11:05 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
We are at a historic high here in Mississippi, with gas at roughly $4.17 a gallon.

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JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene discusses helping students deal with trauma

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
Trauma for many children became worse during the COVID pandemic. JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene says it will take parents and the community as a whole to help kids in crisis.

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Governor Reeves signs anti-animal cruelty measure dubbed ‘Buddy’s Law’

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
Buddy was forced into intense veterinary treatment, including skin grafts, after a child set him on fire last April.

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Endangered/Missing Child Alert canceled for Flora teen

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
Mauquice Kentrell Lipsey, 15, has been found safe.

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MDHS addresses numerous concerns over childcare strong grants

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Concerned childcare workers at the state capitol Thursday were all looking for answers and comfort about the $319 million Child Care Strong grant.

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Diagnosed with debt: The crisis in Mississippi

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
Medical debt is a crushing pain that is hurting the pockets and financial progress of patients here in Mississippi, the poorest state in the country.

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‘I don’t even make a million’ | Coach Prime addresses Saban’s comments about paying recruit

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren and Trey Mongrue
Hunter was the No. 1 high school football recruit.

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Final stretch of new south Jackson water line underway

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By C.J. LeMaster
“This will improve the service for some of our residents who have suffered inequitably at the hands of our failing water system,” the mayor said.

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Hinds Co. supervisors explain decision to use ARPA funds on economic development

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Press conference comes days after two supervisors questioned spending.

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Sheriff investigating possible theft at Hinds Co. Election Commission headquarters

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 1:25 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Theft should not impact June 7 primaries, officials say.

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Eddie Maloney of Cowboy Maloney’s dies at 71

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Eddie Maloney was president of Cowboy Maloney’s Electric City Appliance Centers, which includes 13 locations throughout Mississippi.

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WLBT’s Things To Know 5/19/22: Details of detention center escape, petition to rename Reservior, accused Buffalo massacre gunman due in court

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
If you missed a few of the most important headlines, here are the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.

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Silver Alert issued for 61-year-old man from Monroe Co.

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Bailey was last seen on Monday, May 16, on Stateline Road in Southaven.

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Police: Man killed on Newport Street, body found by homeowner

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
No word from police on what happened.

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‘We don’t want to speculate’: One day after calling ID’d remains a homicide, Vicksburg PD backtracks on motive

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 8:25 PM CDT
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By C.J. LeMaster
Vicksburg detectives said the human remains identified by the state crime lab this week belong to a woman who’s been missing since October, but they’re walking back what originally was deemed a homicide investigation by the department.

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Two teens among those arrested in connection with North West Street homicide

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Suspects being charged with capital murder, police say.
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