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Councilman Stokes calls on mayor to bring public works director to Jackson

Councilman Stokes calls on mayor to bring public works director to Jackson

Updated: 57 minutes ago
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By Joseph Doehring
Of equal concern to Councilman Stokes is the children who have to walk by it on their way to Walton Elementary School every day.

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Landlord fed up with sinkhole on street in South Jackson

Landlord fed up with sinkhole on street in South Jackson

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Christopher Fields
The home’s landlord says she’s forced to pay around $500 for every plumbing visit after a heavy downpour.

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Chief CJ Davis

MPD decides to permanently deactivate SCORPION Unit

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Rose Johnson and Parker King
Memphis police officers assigned to the SCORPION Unit (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) met with Chief C.J Davis on how to move forward for the department after the death of Tyre Nichols and it was decided that it was best to permanently deactivate the unit.

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RowVaughn Wells

Tyre Nichols’ family receives over $500K in donations on GoFundMe

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
RowVaughn Wells, Tyre’s mother, asks for support with his memorial service on the GoFundMe site.

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Hinds Co. Sheriff commends Memphis authorities for transparency, action following Tyre Nichols’ death

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Jones says incident is 'not an illustration of the law enforcement community.'

News

Columbia to build new lift station, repair, replace sewer lines

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The city of Columbia is taking on some new projects to improve its sewer system.

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‘Horrible and Unbelievable’: Civil rights activist disturbed with video of police officers beating Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
Watkins was Mississippi’s youngest Freedom Rider and has spent decades fighting for equality.

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City of Laurel giving back through Tourism Tax

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:24 PM CST
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By Emily Blackmarr
City of Laurel giving back through Tourism Tax

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2 Shelby County deputies placed on leave following Tyre Nichols death

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:23 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Two Shelby County sheriff’s deputies have been relieved of duty, Sheriff Floyd Bonner says.

State

Not all midwives in Mississippi are required to be licensed but advocates want that to change

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM CST
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Women with low risk pregnancies can choose to receive care from a midwife. But Mississippi is one of only 15 states where some of those women are not licensed.
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Entertainment

Mississippi Film Office celebrates 50th anniversary

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris
When a film is shot in Mississippi, cash rebates are offered to directors if they meet certain requirements. One requirement is that 20% of the production crew on payroll must be Mississippi residents.

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Gonzales manhunt tied to Miss. officer shooting, home invasion; suspects identified

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
A manhunt in Gonzales ended with multiple people taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 26, including two with warrants for crimes in Mississippi, according to investigators.

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Third-party manager: Extend judicial oversight over Jackson water until federal money is spent

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren
State proposing creating authority to take ownership of Jackson water, sewer, and stormwater systems.

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Family speaks out following fatal Gulfport fire that killed two children

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Leslie Rojas
The family of two children who died in a fire at William Bell Apartments in Gulfport are sharing new details on how those who were hospitalized are doing.

Crime

Court date set for 5 former MPD officers charged with murder of Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:43 PM CST
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By Myracle Evans
Five former Memphis Police Department officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death made bond hours after being booked in jail.

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Second class of students begin Gray Media Training Center

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:45 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
The second class of Gray Media Training Center students has been selected - months after the inaugural class graduated.

Crime

Final suspect wanted for robbery of around 5 dirt bikes, thousands of dollars in Byram

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
According to the Byram Police Department, officers responded to a call from AAA Powersport on Friday, January 13, and Monday, January 17, in regard to a business burglary.

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How is my water bill going to change? Third-party manager reveals plan to shore up Jackson’s water finances

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:03 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren and Joseph Doehring
Rate changes could go into effect as soon as October 1.

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School, businesses evacuate after chemical spill; students complain of sore throats

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Sharie Nicole
While making a delivery to Vertex Aerospace around 11:30 a.m., a FedEx driver noticed something leaking from his truck when docking,

Crime

Former Warren County officer abducted, later found shot and bound on Coast

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
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By Emily Caballero and C.J. LeMaster
Multiple WLBT sources identify the retired officer as Mike Outzs. The incident includes a home invasion and struggle, a police chase, and the victim eventually being found bound and shot.

Education

Jackson State president receives vote of no confidence by Faculty Senate

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM CST
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By C.J. LeMaster and Roslyn Anderson
The vote of no confidence was affirmed by the Faculty Senate on January 26.

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IN CUSTODY: Man accused of trying to kill his step-father in St. Martin turns himself in

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:45 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
The search for a man accused of shooting his step-father in St. Martin is now over after he turned himself in Friday.

Crime

Bill to create special judges for the CCID drawing mixed views from lawmakers

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST
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By Quentin Smith
It’s a proposal that would allow special judges to be appointed for the Capitol Complex Improvement District.

News

Things To Know Friday, January 27

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:52 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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Rita Brent and Angie Thomas headline Women of Vision event in Jackson

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Maggie Wade
The Women's Foundation of Mississippi begins the year with Women of Vision fundraiser featuring comedian, musician and writer Rita Brent and award winning author and producer, Angie Thomas.

State

Mississippi Senate offers proposals designed to curb crime

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Feeling safe in your community. It's something that's important to all us, no matter where we live. And the legislature thinks there are some better ways to keep the bad actors off the streets.

Crime

Capital murder and shooting suspects appear in court

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:06 PM CST
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By Christopher Fields
All three of these suspects also face multiple misdemeanor charges, including traffic violations, disturbing the peace, and simple assault

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Jackson woman receives home restored by Habitat for Humanity of Mississippi Capital Area

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM CST
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By Joseph Doehring
HFHMCA officials and representatives from each sponsored bank were in attendance Thursday afternoon to dedicate the house to the Claiborne family.

Jackson Crime

Catalytic converter thefts continue to plague Belhaven neighborhood

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
Oftentimes, folks in Belhaven will park along the street for convenience and simply due to a lack of driveways in the neighborhoods. However, it makes cars vulnerable to having their catalytic converters stolen.

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New cyber unit director lays out plans as lawmakers craft its initial budget

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By C.J. LeMaster
From ransomware attacks hitting least four school districts over the last few years to an election day hack of the Secretary of State’s website, Mississippi has already shown some of its weaknesses to hackers.

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2 Jackson restaurants nominated for prestigious James Beard Award

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris
Both owners say that being open post-pandemic and dealing with the Jackson Water crisis has been tough, but with a team effort, they have persevered.

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Community holds vigil for Tyre Nichols at Tobey Skatepark

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
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By Lydian Kennin and Stephanie Douglas
The family of Tyre Nichols and members of the Memphis community will gather at Tobey Skatepark Thursday night to celebrate the life of the fallen 29-year-old after he was killed in an altercation with Memphis police.

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Pascagoula woman beats cervical cancer, encourages others to get frequent checkups

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
Each year, more than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. In the state of Mississippi, an average of 149 new cases are detected annually, according to The Mississippi State Department of Health.

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Attorneys speak on Jerrell Powe kidnapping case

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Cam Bonelli
Ridgeland City Attorney Boty McDonald says there’s a mountain of electronic evidence tying Jerrell Powe and co-conspirators to the Bryce Mathis kidnapping that happened Jan. 12.

Jackson Crime

Man allegedly killed by Montravious Baker was ‘avid hunter,’ father of 2 girls

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
The teen charged with his murder, Montravious Baker, allegedly bragged about killing a “white guy coming out of the woods.”

Crime

‘Mo Money’ of Pelahatchie faces life in prison for trafficking heroin

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on April 18 and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

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Hattiesburg ‘Candy Shop’ locations searched by FBI, DEA

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:16 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff and Will Polston
Local, state and federal law enforcement executed three search warrants on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Candy Shop & Kratom locations around Hattiesburg.

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JPD: Man facing capital murder in deadly carjacking tried to sell the vehicle he stole

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:13 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
Kareem Ball, 22, faces capital murder in the death of Terrell Jenkins, 44, police say.

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MDA: Speed, risk and money all keys to statewide economic development

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:11 PM CST
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By Bill Snyder
Bill Cork with the Mississippi Development Authority says there are three factors that can make that happen. He spoke to Gulf Coast Business Council members on Thursday.

Crime

Man found with gunshot wounds near Gulfport church

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:38 PM CST
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By WLOX Staff
The man was found near Grace Temple Baptist church with two gunshot wounds.

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2 dogs killed, woman in critical condition after Ridgeland house fire

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:25 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and victim’s family,” the Ridgeland Police Department said.

News

Senate approves measure that would prohibit property value-based water billing

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:55 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren
The bill will now go to the House for consideration.

Jackson Crime

No suspects after 4-year-old girl shot in Jackson, police say

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:17 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
The mother took the child to a local hospital and Jackson police responded to the hospital.

Crime

Man arrested after 21-year-old found shot to death in vehicle

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
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By WLBT Staff
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after a 21-year-old was shot and killed in Flora last weekend.

News

Biloxi councilman’s home, businesses raided by DEA agents

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
Agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency are currently searching the home and businesses of Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming.

News

Things To Know for Thursday, January 26

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:30 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.

Forecast

First Alert Forecast: quiet, seasonably cool late week; rainy periods return this weekend

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:33 AM CST
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By Patrick Ellis
Quiet and dry rounding out the work week ahead of another opportunity for rain and storms through the weekend, into next week

News

Mini-bottles of Fireball Cinnamon don’t actually contain whisky and it’s led to a lawsuit

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:52 AM CST
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By Joseph Lamour
A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the manufacturer of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky of misleading customers who buy the brand’s miniature bottles.

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Mothers of Murdered Sons gather to comfort each other and spread awareness about gun violence

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Patrice Clark
Today, more than 160 women make up M.O.M.S.

News

Hinds County District Attorney says state funding is helping his office prosecute more criminal cases

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By Maggie Wade
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens says state funding is helping his office make up lost ground with prosecuting additional criminal cases.
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