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Festivities honoring the life, works of the Evers family

Festivities honoring the life, works of the Evers family

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Christopher Fields
Mrs. Evers says she couldn’t let the event end without letting the attendees know why we were there.

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Fundraiser held for late Madison officer killed in Brandon standoff

Fundraiser held for late Madison officer killed in Brandon standoff

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Howard Ballou
WLBT heard from Tyler’s family for the first time as they grieve his loss.

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Dump truck rolls over, strikes wires after tire blows in single-vehicle crash

Dump truck rolls over, strikes wires after tire blows in single-vehicle crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The driver was not seriously injured in the incident and no other vehicles were involved.

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WLBT Special Report: Remembering the life of Medgar Evers

WLBT Special Report: Remembering the life of Medgar Evers

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Maggie Wade
The Voices of Courage and Justice Commemoration will be Myrlie Evers' last public appearance, and she is hoping this will be the celebration of a lifetime.

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Nurse pleads with state leaders to replace lost mental health treatment facility

Nurse pleads with state leaders to replace lost mental health treatment facility

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Roslyn Anderson
The news of the behavioral services closure left her reeling and fearful of the plight of those needing treatment.

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Bojangles is coming to Mississippi!

Bojangles is coming to Central Mississippi!

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff and Howard Ballou
Bojangles will be opening its doors in Flowood.

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Crisler avoids questions from reporters as he leaves the federal courthouse on Thursday.

Judge grants Crisler continuance in federal case

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Crisler is facing two felony counts.

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How are Canada’s wildfires impacting air quality in Jackson?

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Some 400 fires have broken out in Canada, impacting air quality for more than 123 million Americans.

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L to R: Arkadiy, Alexei and Katya Orohavsky.

Hattiesburg teen competing in USA International Ballet Competition

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Allen Brewer
16-year-old Alexei Orohovshy will be competing Sunday night in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.

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Bob Hickingbottom's name was placed on the ballot by the Hinds County Circuit Court. The...

High Court reverses lower ruling allowing Hickingbottom to appear on Democratic ballot

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Decision clears the way for Brandon Presley to become party's nominee.
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DIGITAL DESK: Why you should eat more plants

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
WLBT+ talked with Dr. Josie Bidwell, who encourages you to commit to yourself and your health today by adding more plants to your diet.

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Entergy says set your thermostat to 78° this summer to save money

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Olivia Vidal
In hot Louisiana summer months, there’s only so much one can do to stay cool-- crank the A/C and pay the price.

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Abandoned Capers Ave. nursing home to be transformed into transitional living facility for homeless

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren and Joseph Doehring
Construction is expected to cost as much as $55 million.

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USM’s Wilks named to Academic All-American Third Team

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Renaldo Hopkins
A Columbia, Miss. native, Wilks is a junior business administration major and holds a 3.52 cumulative grade-point average.

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‘The Pin-Up Girls’ dance & sing into Carey Dinner Theater’s 47th season

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Carey Dinner Theatre will open its 47th season this summer with “The Pin-Up Girls,” a musical love letter featuring songs from World War I to Afghanistan.

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South Jackson home goes up in flames

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The fire started on Vail Avenue near McCluer Road.

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Dolly Parton to kick off 2023-2024 season at Ellis Theater with fundraiser event

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
Marty Stuart made the official announcement at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium during the 20th Anniversary of his annual “LATE NIGHT JAM” and Congress of Country Music fundraising event.

Hinds County

Six dogs euthanized, owner arrested after ‘vicious’ dog attack in Jackson

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
The victim's condition is unknown at this time.

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Knoxville woman indicted for hiring online hitman to kill wife of man she met, USDOJ says

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey
A Knoxville woman has been accused of hiring an online hitman to kill the wife of a man she met on Match.com, according to court documents obtained by WVLT News.

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Ocean Springs High School remembers teacher killed in a car wreck

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Leslie Rojas
The foyer area has some of Kennon Barton’s favorite things like Star Wars action figures and a golden guitar, representing his love for music.

Political

Federal judge makes comments on Jackson crime within latest order in HB 1020 case

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
A federal judge is giving insight into the capital city’s crime problems. This order is related to the House Bill 1020 challenge. The purpose of the order was to dismiss Chief Justice Mike Randolph as a defendant. But in the process, Judge Henry Wingate weighed in on issues facing Jackson.

Health

State Epidemiologist retires after 30 years with MSDH

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Joseph Doehring
Wednesday, Dr. Paul Byers looked back at his lengthy career with the Mississippi State Department of Health.

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Baptist’s new connectivity platform speeds up patient after care access

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
Baptist Health Systems is introducing a new connectivity platform that will get patients to aftercare sooner, opening needed hospital beds.

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Clean up collaboration begins on Capers Avenue ahead of ‘new investments’ for Jackson

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
A large area of concern is Capers Avenue in West Jackson, located between Monument Street and Fortification Street.

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Movie star Terrence Howard enjoying stay while filming in Jackson

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
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By Christopher Fields
Despite the heat, Howard says he’s enjoying the southern hospitality here in the capital city and the food that comes along with it.

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Horn Lake appoints first female police chief

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
Nikki Pullen will take the reigns as Chief of Police starting July 1.

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Jackson Parks and Recreation director ‘confident’ about zoo’s future

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Says city has done interviews with several candidates to take over marketing position.

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Waveland native and “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm admitted to ICU with mystery illness

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
In an emotional social media post Tuesday evening, Grimm's wife said he's now breathing on his own, but “remains unconscious.”

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‘Why not Jackson?’: 3 businesses open in Highland Village

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Three businesses have opened their doors in the last two weeks at Highland Village in Jackson.

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‘Bookkeeping issue’ could impact Madison Co. credit rating, administrator says

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Could mean higher interest rates on future borrowing.

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Gautier couple loses home in fire

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Amber Spradley
Sandra and Ronnie Warren married about six years ago. Together, they picked out their home on University Street the next day, where they lived until June 2.

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Aldi in Flowood now open

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The Flowood location is Aldi’s 10th in Mississippi.

Crime

Newton Co. murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff’s dept. says

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The Jasper County Sheriff's Department says Roderic Tyrone Moss, 48, died in Clarke County Wednesday afternoon.

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Support Our Shields honors fallen Bay St. Louis officers

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Bill Snyder
Henry “Hollywood” Morris started Support Our Shields as his way of giving back to the men and women in blue after they got him through some tough situations back in the day.

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Madison city leaders to appeal county decision rezoning Bozeman Family property

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Board of Supervisors approved rezoning request at Monday meeting.

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Ocean Springs teacher, musician killed in I-10 crash

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
A beloved English teacher at Ocean Springs High School, Kennon Barton, 41, was killed in an early morning crash on I-10 in Jackson County.

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Funeral arrangements announced for 6-year-old Pisgah student killed in ATV accident

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The colors for Keigan’s “Celebration of Life” are blue, white or black, his mother said.

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Things To Know Wednesday, June 7

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:34 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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Miss Mississippi delegates prepare for first night of preliminary competition

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
The first night of preliminary competition begins Wednesday night with delegates competing in Talent, Evening Wear, Health and Fitness.

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Police: Owner arrested after ‘vicious’ dog attack leaves woman ‘fighting for her life’

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
According to police, the 37-year-old was taken to a local hospital with severe injuries following the attack.

State

Mental health experts concerned about impacts of St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Services closing

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:48 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
St. Dominic Hospital is citing financial challenges as the reason for shutting down its Behavioral Health Services. But there’s an expected domino effect on those who are seeking mental health care.

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Entergy Solutions offers free products and services to lower your bill

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
Entergy workers are canvassing neighborhoods offering free products and services to manage power usage and lower bills.

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New law to allow 18-year-olds to buy property in Mississippi

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Lauren Martinez
Contrary to most of the United States, Mississippi is one of three states where the age requirement is currently above 18 to purchase property.

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‘It will always be in our minds:’ Law enforcement impacted by domestic violence calls and loss of fellow officer

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Law enforcement officers continue to put their lives on the line to protect the public from dangerous criminals, and last week the death of Madison Officer Randy Tyler proved just that.

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Black man shot in the mouth by Mississippi deputy to file federal civil rights lawsuit

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The upcoming lawsuit comes amid an ongoing Justice Department civil rights investigation into the encounter between Jenkins, Parker and Rankin County Department Sheriff’s deputies.

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Jackson City Council approves special property tax assessment for LeFleur East BID

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
62 percent of commercial property owners voted to create the BID last year.

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Cobb County K-9 officer dies of heat stroke, AC in cruiser malfunctioned, police say

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Cobb County Police Department said Tuesday that a K9 officer died of heat stroke while in a patrol car at a training.

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Parts of Jackson experiencing low water pressure, JXN Water reports

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By WKYT News Staff
JXN Water staff believes the issue is related to an existing line break worsening in the area near Fortification and Capers, Bailey and Maple, and a new leak, yet to be discovered.

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Tougaloo College president announces resignation, effective June 30

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
She made the announcement Tuesday in a “Message from the President."

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White House, EPA announce first $115M in federal funding on its way to fix Jackson water

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Anthony Warren and Joseph Doehring
More than $600 million allocated to the city as part of December Congressional allocation.
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