Flooding continues across the Pearl River basin - rain continues to be an issue through mid-week.

Hinds County EOC says this is the third such rescue since Friday in the community.

Governor Tate Reeves has declared February 17-21 as Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.

Because of flooding impacts, Mississippi Department of Transportation is closing several ramps along major state roads.

Each household will be able to pick up a case of water from noon to 2 p.m.

A lot of people have asked the question: “Why does the Reservoir have to release water?”

Drivers with less education or jobs that typically pay less may face higher car insurance rates, according to an industry insider.

Testimony continued Sunday in the capital murder trial of Willie Cory Godbolt. He is accused of killing eight people, including a Lincoln County deputy in 2017. Seven of the victims were family members.

“One dog was super scared and on a tiny piece of a tree trunk. The other pup was almost neck high in water..”

Task force team members have deployed to Jackson and are on standby to help emergency crews.

Hanging Moss Creek is overflowing due to ongoing Pearl River flooding.

Open Spillway gates send water downstream to Jackson homes and businesses

The Big Black River is not connected to the Pearl River but the heavy rains in past weeks have caused it to rise to high levels.

As daylight broke in Northeast Jackson on Sunday, streets that were accessible the day before were quickly filling with water.

The lonely dog had only inches of dry land around a tree to hold on to and it looked happy to see help arrive.

The river level, which surpassed 36.5 feet Sunday afternoon, is already the third-highest on record.

At the time of the release, eighteen counties had submitted damage reports to MEMA.

Gov. Tate Reeves and MEMA will update the public after the Pearl River reached its 3rd highest point, 36.33 feet, in history.

The Pearl River is expected to reach a crest of 38 feet this weekend--the highest level it’s reached in 37 years.

An inmate has been found dead at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County.

The offer lasts Sunday, the 16th, and Monday, the 17th.

There were a total 3 occupants in both vehicles.

The Pearl River is expected to top out at 38 feet and the fear is growing.

Testimony continues at one tomorrow afternoon.

Hopewell Road and Gatesville Road have been shutdown.

The water stretches across the fields and near businesses next door.

Her main concern, she said, was having the electricity turned off.

Northeast Jackson residents evacuated and heeded the warnings to get out before the water got worse.

Rising waters force residents to leave quickly

An inmate in Mississippi died Saturday, making him at least the 17th inmate in the state’s troubled prison system to have died in less than two months.

A fawn likely escaping flood water got trapped Saturday afternoon.

Law enforcement pulled a vehicle out of flood waters.

Entergy is disconnecting power to some Jackson homes due to the ongoing flooding.

MARL is housing cats and small dogs. CARA is housing large dogs.

The Pearl River is expected to reach a crest of 38 feet this weekend.

The company’s disaster relief assistance program is available at 5 locations.

"Now you’ve just dropped into a 20-foot ditch and you’re headed down the Pearl River. Chances of survival? Slim to none.”

His injury is not considered life-threatening.

Witnesses told authorities that the man was speeding when he hit a tree.

Reservoir officials mitigating flooding downstream

Right now, there are no suspects.

Eastover residents pack up prepare to move ahead of rising flood waters

Some residents in Northeast Jackson are heeding the warnings to get out.

Rankin County Undersheriff Raymond Duke said that a boat sunk in the river while the person was in it.

Visitation will be Friday, February 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday.

WLBT sent its drone above the river and above the Ross Barnett Reservoir to get an overhead view of the elevated water levels.

The flooding in 1983 was devastating for many in Central Mississippi. WLBT went back into the archives to show you a look at what the conditions were like the last time the Pearl River reached such heights.

A former Petal High School teacher was charged Friday with exploitation of a child and touching for lustful purposes.

The Country Squire tobacco shop shared an old handwritten note describing flood stages.

Normal operations will resume for those areas as soon as they are deemed safe to operate.

Jury selection took five days for the trial of Willie Cory Godbolt.

Separate federal flood coverage is required, even if you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance

Reservoir officials are continuing to hold water in the 33,000-acre lake north of Jackson to delay flooding downstream on the Pearl River.

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has issued a civil emergency proclamation due to the current flood warning issued by the National Weather Service.

This is due to flooding and the Pearl River expected to reach a historic height.

Students from Springdale Elementary School showed their love for Faye Swetlik by making heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for her, this before the tragic announcement that she was found dead not far from where she disappeared.

According to MHP, 65,000 baby chicks were on the truck.

A shelter has been set up at 3000 St. Charles Street for anyone impacted by the flooding.