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Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Ocean Springs teen

Deandria Johnson, 13, is described as a Black female around five feet, nine inches tall, with long black curly hair and brown eyes.
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Large crowd gathers for Huntington’s Disease walk in Brandon

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‘Prank gone wrong’: 15-year-old shot in chest, killed by friend in Jackson

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MS Black Panthers denounce shooting in Buffalo, New York

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JPD: Woman shot in foot after intervening in argument

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
A 23-year-old woman was shot in her left foot after intervening in an argument on Saturday.

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Columbia man allegedly kills sister, shoots at police during 11-hour standoff

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington and WDAM Staff
Keith C. Sandidge was arrested at his home early Saturday morning.

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Mother and child shot in Meridian, both in stable condition

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ethan Bird
A shooting on Highway 39N left a mother and her child with gunshot wounds just before midnight on Friday.

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JPD: Man in critical condition after being shot in stomach over money

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Ashwood Street.

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

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
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

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
The latest report from the Census Bureau shows it WAS an undercount in six states, most of those in the South. Mississippi is estimated to have been uncounted by 4.11 percent. In other words, the state GAINED population in the last ten years to the tune of more than 100,000 people.
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Vicksburg gears up for its inaugural arts and music festival

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
The City of Vicksburg is sending a big thank you to residents and visitors tomorrow with a music and arts festival.

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Arrests made in Byram ATV chop shop investigation

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Three men have been arrested during an ATV chop shop investigation in the city of Byram.

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

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
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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.

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

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Four inmates were taken to a hospital after consuming some kind of contraband on Friday.

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MSDH: There are currently no cases of monkeypox in Mississippi

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
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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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Mississippi man accused of robbing vape shop with Sprite bottle wrapped in bag

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 12:07 PM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 9:24 AM CDT
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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: May. 20, 2022 at 9:17 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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JXN Fest cancels one week before show due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:31 AM CDT
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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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