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A Jackson Fire Department truck.

Suspect taken in for questioning following Thursday morning house fire

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
This is a developing story.

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Tyree Irving

Irving seeks temporary restraining order against Mississippi Democratic Party, new chair

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
The suit comes more than two months after Irving was replaced by Rep. Cheikh Taylor at an emergency meeting on July 6.

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Memphis Popeye’s location shut down due to viral video showing roaches

Memphis Popeyes location shut down due to viral video showing roaches

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans
A former employee recorded a video in the kitchen of Popeyes on Showcase Boulevard off of the Perkins Exit on Tuesday.

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State Auditor Shad White discusses the need to reform how college education is funded in the...

Want a degree in rhetoric? State Auditor Shad White questions whether the state should pay for it

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Courtney Ann Jackson and Anthony Warren
White says state should reform how college is funded.

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Noah Clifton

Grandson charged with murder in Brown County triple shooting

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Mike Schell
Noah Clifton is accused of gunning down his grandparents and cousin

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Man killed with rifle while sitting in vehicle outside gas station, police say

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
A 37-year-old Black male was approached by an unknown Black male carrying a rifle, investigators say.

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MS Lottery approaching half a billion dollars for State Treasury

MS Lottery approaching half a billion dollars for State Treasury

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Roslyn Anderson
In 2023, $42 million from the lottery was transferred to the Education Enhancement Fund.

Health

Closing The Gap: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Closing The Gap: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Patrice Clark
More than 20 million people live with it across the world.

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Civil rights activist influences young voters in a unique way

Civil rights activist influences young voters in a unique way

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Christopher Fields
Instead of a party or being showered with gifts, she is giving back in a special way - encouraging high school students to register to vote

Good News

Ruby Martin {Left} surrounded by her daughters.

Neshoba County, MS native celebrates her 102nd birthday

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Nick Ogelle
Born on September 20th of 1921, the Neshoba County native was the youngest of ten children.
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Crime

Mother of three shot in the head, killed after argument

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
According to the Hazlehurst Police Department, the fatal shooting occurred on Monday around 6:28 a.m. at 124 Beasley Road in Hazlehurst.

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‘He’s going to be sorely missed’: Law enforcement all over the state give final salute to Flowood Chief Ricky McMillian

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brendan Hall
McMillian died over the weekend after a months-long battle against Stage 4 cancer

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Nine voting precincts in Hinds Co. could be relocated before November election

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Commissioners say the board of supervisors must approve new locations prior to general election.

Crime

Arrest made in Poplar Springs Elementary burglary case

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WTOK Staff
Suspect Michael David Huey is in custody.

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Coroner: 4-year-old, two others dead after three separate crashes in Yazoo County

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
Coroner Shivers says all three deaths occurred at the scene.

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County officials say solution to ransomware attack could be ‘around the corner’

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By Christopher Fields and Anthony Warren
'Phased solution' will likely be rolled out in the coming days.

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Fewer than 500 tickets remain in the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The home features 3 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths and will be an estimated 2,100 square feet.

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Ghosts & goblins gather for ‘spooktacular’ time at Hattiesburg Zoo Boo

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Are your little ghosts and goblins ready for 11 nights of spooktacular family fun at the Hattiesburg Zoo?

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3OYS: Sewage Leak on Jackson’s Chestnut Street fixed just days after initial report

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:51 AM CDT
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By Joseph Doehring
The leak was nothing short of a river of unsanitary sewage.

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Things To Know Wednesday, September 20

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:22 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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Two arrested after Richland Police chase of stolen vehicle ends in Jackson

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The fleeing driver hit a tree, then the driver and passenger jumped out of the car and ran.

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Jackson homes go up in flames between Blair, Mill Streets

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:25 AM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
WLBT is working to find out how the fire started and if anyone was injured.

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‘We are hurt’: Brother of Tchula mass shooting victim speaks out

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Nathan Lee
The town of Tchula is still feeling the impacts of a mass shooting Friday night that left one person dead and six others injured.

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2 injured after vehicle collides with train in Hinds County

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The incident happened at the intersection of Clinton Boulevard and Parker Drive.

Cowboy’s Kitchen

Studio 3: Cooking with chef Nick Wallace

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By Studio 3 Staff
Local chef Nick Wallace stopped by Studio 3 to cook us some delicious surf and turf tacos.

Political

Brandon Presley is reaching out to Black voters

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
If you’re keeping tabs on the countdown till general election day, we’re down to less than 50 days and Democratic nominee for Governor Brandon Presley is making it clear...he knows he needs the black vote.

News

Salvation Army still struggling to feed the needy

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
The Salvation Army is still struggling to meet the food needs of the families who rely on their services.

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‘Not... another Tisdale’: Library, city officials commit to relocating Welty Library after confirming it would be demolished

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Welty to be the site for a future green space in front of Two Mississippi Museums.

News

Dying child rushed to hospital by ER nurse, police sparks concerns over AMR response time

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Noah Noble
12-year-old Tristan Smith was critically injured by a Jeep while crossing Lamey Bridge Road on Sunday afternoon.

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MPD searches for women who beat pregnant Jersey Mike’s employee after being denied free food while in ‘pool attire’

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin and Stephanie Douglas
The Memphis Police Department is searching for four women who reportedly attacked a pregnant Jersey Mike’s employee after being denied free food while in “pool attire” at the beginning of September.

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MS Animal Rescue League calls on pet owners for help after reaching critical capacity earlier this month

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
Organization says the biggest way you can help is by spaying and neutering your animals.

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Police: Man found floating in Rankin County creek had been shot multiple times

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff, Joseph Doehring and Quentin Smith
According to Jackson police, the man is 29-year-old Dan Belton.

News

Hinds Co. supervisor challenges opponent on residency requirements

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Evers defeated Gavin by more than 400 votes.

Crime

Man out on bail for murder shot, killed in Clarksdale

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
A man who was out on bond for murder was shot and killed.

Crime

Parent brings gun onto Jackson school property after fight amongst students

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The parent was “promptly apprehended” and taken into custody by JPS Campus Enforcement.

News

Jackson State’s T.C. Taylor, Tomekia Reed criticize portrayal of Jackson in ‘60 Minutes’

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:28 PM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
Former JSU football head coach Deion Sanders was profiled in the latest episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes,” which aired Sunday.

Crime

Former Ridgeland coach convicted of the sexual battery of 14-year-old student

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
A lawsuit has been filed against the Madison County School District, accusing them of covering up the sexual assault.

News

Mississippi high school mourns the death of a student

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
"Her smile and joy will be missed in our hallways and classrooms."

National

‘It’s a joy to come to work’: 85-year-old woman starts hot dog stand in Prosperity

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By Jordyn Markhoff
It’s never too late to start something new.

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Woman accused of walking out of Walmart with $1k worth of items

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
Police arrested a Paragould woman after they said she tried to walk out of Walmart with $1,000 worth of items without paying.

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Abandoned Jackson hotel catches fire, at least two rooms destroyed

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Holly Emery
A judge condemned the property earlier this year, and the hotel was slated for demolition.

Crime

Woman charged with fatally stabbing 82-year-old father, say Horn Lake police

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
A woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly stabbed two family members in Horn Lake on Sunday night, killing her 82-year-old father and sending her brother to the hospital.

State

Low Mississippi River levels starting to impact some Mississippi farmers

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
We’re not the only ones dealing with a drought. Dry conditions in north states are leading to a repeat of last year’s low Mississippi River levels. And that means problems for farmers and eventually you.

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‘It’s hurtful’: 21-year-old Tamia Taylor still missing after week-long search

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Sydney Hawkins and Stephanie Douglas
The Hernando, Mississippi native was last seen in Downtown Memphis after getting on a midnight Memphis Riverboats cruise and reportedly never returning with the boat.

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Groundbreaking celebrates Germantown High’s new Performance Center and classrooms

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
It is a $44 million expansion project.

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Ongoing drought is driving thousands of cattle to farms in other states

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
The owner of a sale barn in Scott County says he's auctioned off 8,500 cattle in the last three weeks alone.

Made in Mississippi

Mississippi executive producer talks about upcoming movie

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Studio 3 Staff
A new movie was filmed right here in Mississippi.

Crime

Family seeking answers after body identified as missing teen in Jefferson Davis Co.

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By Brandy McGill
The family of 14-year-old Hayden Burke is begging for answers from the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office.

Studio 3

Wolfe Studio showcases their beautiful ceramics

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Studio 3
If you’re looking for some awesome ceramics, look no further than Wolfe Studio right here in Jackson.

News

Sparks fly at Board of Supervisors meeting over condition of food at county lockup

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Sheriff says detainees are fed according to the contracts approved by the board of supervisors.
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