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Jackson among pilot cities for President Obama’s new youth leadership initiative

Jackson among pilot cities for President Obama’s new youth leadership initiative

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 12:29 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
Jackson, Mississippi has been selected as a pilot city for former-President Obama’s newly announced youth leadership initiative.

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Prancing J-Settes to host first formal fundraiser Friday

Prancing J-Settes to host first formal fundraiser Feb. 17

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
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By Carmen Poe
THEE Sette Gala is a fashion show displaying past, present and future uniforms of the Prancing J-Settes.

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Things To Know

Things To Know Tuesday, February 14

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:19 AM CST
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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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Visit Jackson invites you to dine locally and add some excitement to your Valentine’s...

Where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Jackson metro area

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:04 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
Whether you’re looking to create an intimate evening or a fun-filled weekend, here are a few ideas that are sure to make your Valentine’s Day(s) in Jackson unforgettable.

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‘State of Black America’ panel to be held at West Jackson church

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
State lawmakers and local law enforcement are looking to inspire and spark change in communities in West Jackson on Saturday during a panel.

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Cowboys and cowgirls, here’s your 2023 Dixie National Rodeo guide

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
The 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off Friday, February 10.

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Mississippi native to open cannabis dispensary in Byram

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:02 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
River Remedy is located at 5925 I-55 South Frontage Road.

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Miss. civil rights icons honored at New Hope Baptist Church Black history celebration

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The church is honoring three legendary Mississippi civil rights icons, Miss. Annie Devine (posthumously), Senator Hillman Frazier, and Mrs. Gailya Porter.

Jackson Crime

Recent violence among youth has some searching for ways to keep them on right track

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
Shocked and saddened - that’s how James Hopkins feels after hearing about a group of young people accused of going on a crime spree in the Capital City.

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Ground breaks on new St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:08 PM CST
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By Carmen Poe
The house will be in the Lost Rabbit area of Madison.
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‘Stars have aligned for Jackson’: Mayor announces $800M in federal funding for water, sewer

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 1:51 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren and C.J. LeMaster
Lumumba formally announced the funding at a press conference Thursday.

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List: New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Jackson metro area

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:57 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff and Joseph Doehring
See events here.

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Here’s where you can find bottled water in Jackson Monday, Dec. 26

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:06 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
See all four locations here.

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Jackson Kwanzaa celebration begins Dec. 26, focusing on unity

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:51 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The purpose of Kwanzaa, an African American cultural holiday, is to strengthen family and community ties.

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Here are 8 overnight shelters open in Jackson

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 2:57 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Temperatures as low as 10 degrees are expected to last throughout the weekend. Stewpot says it’s coordinating efforts with sister agencies to ensure safe shelter for all in need.

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Elementary students handmake holiday cards to spread cheer

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 2:17 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The hope is simple: to make a difference.

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Family members reflect on the legacy of fallen hero Branden Estorffe

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:59 AM CST
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By Stephanie Poole
Branden Paul Estorffe, the community’s hero, was born in Bay St. Louis. The 23-year-old served as a patrolman with the Bay St. Louis Police Department.

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Jackson homeless shelters prepare for frigid temperatures this holiday weekend

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 4:36 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
Homeless shelters in the capital city are working together to make sure everyone has a warm place to stay over the Christmas weekend.

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Jackson city leaders aim to clean up blight with new rental registration ordinance, accountability system

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 12:55 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
The city held a public hearing Thursday to get the community’s feedback on the proposed changes being made.

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Christmas parades happening December 2-3

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 1:06 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Here’s a list of each city in the Jackson metro area hosting a parade, including the event route.

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Mississippi sixth-graders bring holiday cheer to Jackson nursing home

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:15 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Sixth-grade students at Saint Richard's Catholic School wished a Merry Christmas to the residents of the Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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King Edward - Hilton Garden Inn hiring Wednesday, December 7

Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:52 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Recruiters are hiring candidates for the following positions.

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WLBT Holiday Gift Guide on Today at 11

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:27 AM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Explore WLBT's Holiday Gift Guide to kick off your holiday shopping!

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Vicksburg leaders pass resolution supporting new Jackson State University stadium

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Mayor George Flaggs says a new stadium is long overdue with all the excitement Coach Deion Sanders is bringing to the metro area.

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Church gifts Jackson Public Schools with $20,000

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 1:19 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
The donation will go to the district's Advanced Academics Program.

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Large water line break affecting JSU, some areas of south and central Jackson, city says

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Brendan Hall
The large break on Fortification Street near Maple Street was discovered on Tuesday and repairs have been ongoing throughout the day and night.

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New YMCA mobile food pantry to travel to hard-to-reach communities

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
During the school year, the pantry is open Monday through Friday from 4 - 5 p.m. Each summer, the pantry will hopscotch around the Jackson metro during lunch hour.

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Mothers of Murdered Sons

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Learn more about M.O.M.S.

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The Powerball jackpot is now $625 million

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The estimated cash value for the drawing is $299.8 million.

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‘Speak up, be heard‘: Non-profit paying women to hear their healthcare story

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable is looking for voices to speak up about the issues that are keeping women from receiving the healthcare they need.

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Non-profit hosts fundraiser to support program assisting relatives who raise others’ children

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The family-friendly event will feature food, crafts, music, and games for the kids two days before Halloween.

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Richard’s Disposal to end trash pick up in Jackson on October 8, city says

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The city of Jackson said its exploring all options when it comes to garbage pick up, including the designated local pick-up spots.

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TODAY: Here’s Thursday’s Mississippi State Fair schedule

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Thursday is Mississippi Heroes Day. All police officers, first responders, firefighters, healthcare workers, medical professionals, and active military will be given free admission into the Fair with identification.

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Walking trail, outdoor pavilion to open at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park Oct. 1

Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The 8-foot-wide trail features a fun and interactive outdoor experience.

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Here’s your guide to the 163rd Miss. State Fair

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Anisa Sakile
Here's a lineup of special events, featured attractions, and ticket information.

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At 83, he still works 6 days a week at a second-century family-owned store

Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Floyd Shankerman's family has owned the same store for more than 100 years in Clarksdale - and he still goes to work 6 days a week!

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USM student uses social media following to collect water for Jackson residents

Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Brandy McGill
Bethal Miles, a Chicago native and a junior at the University of Southern Miss, is using his large social media to collect bottled water.

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Entergy pledges $3.2M to help customers; bill assistance rolling out in coming weeks

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The company plans to share more details about the initiatives as it rolls each one out in the coming weeks.

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Mississippi Science Festival kicks off at four museums

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
Activities will be at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

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PHOTO GALLERY: How a crisis brought the community together

Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Bottled water donations and volunteer drive-thru distributions came from ordinary people, schools, churches, businesses, and other organizations.

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Lumumba defends city against Reeves’ comments about Jackson’s failure to produce a water system improvement plan

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole and Quentin Smith
The mayor and governor continue to swap words amid Jackson’s ongoing water crisis.

Community

Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Pontotoc County teen

Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for a Pontotoc County teen.

Community

Jehovah’s Witnesses return to knocking on doors

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
After a 30-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson area Jehovah’s witnesses have begun to resume their trademark door-to-door ministry.

Community

‘Aced it!’ Vicksburg students return home to cool yard signs after earning perfect score on state test

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
132 perfect scores were earned on the 2022 state assessments by students last spring and the district is marking the accomplishment by placing Aced It! signs in students’ yards Friday.

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EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers join response team at Jackson water plant

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The city said the plant’s water pressure has increased to 78 PSI. The level was 40 PSI on Wednesday.

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Work at Jackson water plant could mean ‘no water at times’

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Crews are installing an emergency rental pump at the plant.

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Bottled water, wipes, and toothbrushes distributed Wednesday in Jackson

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 9:34 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Water, waterless toothbrushes, and dry shampoo will be on hand for anyone affected by Jackson’s water crisis.

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The Salvation Army and Walmart partner to distribute water in Jackson

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:46 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The distribution will be in the parking lot of the Walmart location at 2711 Greenway Drive in Jackson.

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‘It takes a community’: Vicksburg non-profit hosts teen summit

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 2:09 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones and Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace were among the panelists in attendance.

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The first-ever sneaker expo is Saturday at Northpark

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
It’s appropriately called KixCon.
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