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Jackson Crime

Police investigating homicide in North Jackson

Police investigating homicide in North Jackson

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The crime happened overnight.

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‘It’s either I ride JTRAN, or I stay home’: Jackson man pleading for bus strike to come to an end

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Quentin Smith
The JTRAN strike continues into another week.

Top Story

Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade

JPD chief: Suspect struck officer with car after Sunday argument, injuring him

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By C.J. LeMaster
The man shot by a Jackson police officer Sunday allegedly tried to hit the officer with a car before it all went down, according to the city’s police chief.

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Jackson, Mississippi's seal

Jackson City Council delays vote on budget, remands back to Finance Committee

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Council is still expected to adopt budget this week.

Jackson Crime

Jackson Public School District

2 arrested after report of intruders on Provine High’s campus

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
Two people have been taken into custody after reports of intruders on Provine High School’s campus.

Mississippi Crime

Jarvis Grant, 32; Tanio Hall, 30; Tavion Crutchfield, 23

3 charged in shooting death at Tunica Co. apartment complex

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Lydian Coombs
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office has officially charged three men in connection to a deadly shooting that took place at a Robinsonville apartment complex last week.

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Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba listens to a question about Thalia Mara Hall at Monday's press...

Lumumba refutes claims city neglected Thalia Mara Hall; responds to arts community’s concerns

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren and Verlecia Gavin
Thalia Mara Hall has been closed for more than a month after mold was found growing there.

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Lauren Stewart

Woman arrested for two counts of child endangerment

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jordon Gray
The Tupelo Police Department arrested a woman for two counts of child endangerment.

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Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba

Mayor a no-show at most Jackson City Council budget meetings this year

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Anthony Warren
Council is expected to adopt budget at meeting on Monday.

Jackson Crime

SWAT team on scene after kidnapping suspect barricades himself inside Jackson home

Man arrested after 6-hour standoff at Jackson apartment complex

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
A S.W.A.T team and hostage negotiators were called to assist.
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Mississippi Delta documentary showcased at Two Mississippi Museums

Mississippi Delta documentary showcased at Two Mississippi Museums

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM CDT
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By Verlecia Gavin
The Two Mississippi Museums hosted a screening for “Rising Hope” Sunday afternoon.

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Bead after bead, donation after donation, Sophie's hobby became a bigger passion than she'd...

Vancleave business owned by 14-year-old raising thousands for charity

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Destiny Polster
Bead after bead, donation after donation, Sophie Gammon’s hobby became a bigger passion than she’d imagined.

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The sign out front of the Kirk Baptist Church honors the fallen pastor and his wife.

Church holds first Sunday service after sudden death of their pastor

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
After devastation struck the Kirk Baptist Church in Fayette County, they didn’t know what was next. Their Pastor Bobby Mullins, and his wife Wanda both died in a horrific car accident in Southaven earlier this week.

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Injuries were avoided in a two-vehicle crash in Perry County Sunday evening.

Injuries avoided in 2-vehicle accident on Mississippi 42 in Perry County

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 8:59 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Injuries were avoided in a two-vehicle crash in Perry County Sunday evening

Mississippi Crime

Juvenile allegedly shoots into home with shotgun, killing woman

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
A woman was shot and killed in Natchez Sunday.

Rankin County

Cracker Barrel for Havas Chicago

Authorities respond to accidental shooting at Cracker Barrel in Pearl

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
The Pearl Police Department responded to an accidental shooting at a Pearl restaurant Sunday.

Sports

Trustmark Park to welcome new team after M Braves move

Trustmark Park to welcome new team after M Braves move

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey and Holly Emery
During the final series of the Mississippi Braves, officials of the park announced that they will be opening voting for an expansion Frontier League team.

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MBI investigates JPD officer-involved shooting

MBI investigates JPD officer-involved shooting

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey
The suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The officer involved did not suffer from any serious physical injuries.

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Jackson Arts leaders frustration growing over Thalia Mara Hall conditions

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 12:38 AM CDT
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By Christopher Fields
Jackson Arts leaders who planned to have productions at Thalia Mara Hall are growing frustrated with its extended closure and apparent lack of transparency about the theatre’s future.

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Jerry Banks, 42

Man arrested after allegedly killing 63-year-old mother in Jackson

Updated: Sep. 7, 2024 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
A man wanted for allegedly killing his mother is in custody.

The End Zone

The End Zone: Week 3

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 11:56 PM CDT
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By Patrick Johnstone, Kasie Thomas and Nathan Lee
Week three of high school football is here as teams look to emphasize their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses.

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Rail line back open after train derailment in Vicksburg

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
Trains are moving through Vicksburg again after a train derailment that left one man injured yesterday.

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Man injured in collision between truck and bicycle in Vicksburg

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 8:29 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
A man was injured in a collision between a truck and a bicycle on Friday evening.

Military

Mississippi Adjutant General Bobby Ginn speaks during an 'Assumption of Command' ceremony in...

Ginn formally becomes new Mississippi adjutant general in Capitol ceremony

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
A former commander of Camp Shelby has formally become the new adjutant general of Mississippi.

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Thalia Mara Hall

‘Someone’s going to get hurt or worse’: Manager says she’s been warning city for months about conditions at Thalia Mara Hall

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Theater was closed weeks ago due to mold growth.

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Local civic leaders plan community improvement projects during National Change Lab

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
Jackson is hosting an event of four major U.S. cities to prepare emerging leaders to solve issues plaguing their communities.

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JPD searching for vehicle connected with homicide

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray
The Jackson Police Department needs your help in locating a vehicle connected with a homicide.

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Jackson Fire Department truck at the scene of a fire.

Jackson firefighters, code enforcement officers, others set to get pay raises as part of 2025 budget

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Council also approved raises for Jackson Police Department.

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Kevin Hart poses for photographers. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Kevin Hart show canceled at Thalia Mara amid auditorium’s closure

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Hart previously was scheduled to perform in Jackson back in May.

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The outage on Kroger's app and website prevented shoppers from being able to order groceries...

Kroger app, website coming back online after outage

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Mary LeBus
The outage on Kroger's app and website prevented shoppers from being able to order groceries online and clip coupons.

News

Second person dies from West Nile Virus in Mississippi

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
There have been a total of 27 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in the state so far this year.

News

Books lay on the ground outside as the Charles Tisdale Library is torn down.

‘Concrete plan’: Here’s where the Charles Tisdale Library could be relocated

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
The popular Northside Drive branch closed years ago due to flooding and black mold.

Metro Crime

Desmond Robinson, 28

Gang member sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 10:51 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
He pleaded guilty to the charge on May 30.

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Thalia Mara Hall

‘We’re all just disappointed’: Arts groups frustrated over city’s lack of communication on Thalia Mara Hall

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Hall closed weeks ago after the discovery of mold there.

Mississippi Crime

Shaquille Conrad

Panola Co. employee charged with embezzlement

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By Melek Robinson
The Panola County Sheriff’s office was made aware of the allegations on July 8.

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Pedestrian struck on I-55

Authorities identify pedestrian killed on I-55

Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 6:19 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The incident happened on I-55 North near the Woodrow Wilson Avenue exit.

Rankin County

Inmate dies of apparent overdose at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

Inmate dies of apparent overdose at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harvey, WLBT Staff and Howard Ballou
The investigation is ongoing.

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National Change Lab training emerging civic leaders to solve community problems

National Change Lab training emerging civic leaders to solve community problems

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
Thursday’s panel offered advice on securing funding for projects, researching donor organizations, and the ultimate purpose of their projects.

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MS Votes working to educate voters ahead of presidential election

MS Votes working to educate voters ahead of presidential election

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Verlecia Gavin
“A lot of people think that because you got pulled over, or because you have fines, tickets or you got arrested, that you can’t vote, and that’s not the case,” MS Votes Policy and Engagement Strategist, Jarrius Adams said.

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Amid bus strike, one Jackson councilman is in favor of bringing in new company for bus system

Amid bus strike, one Jackson councilman is in favor of bringing in new company for bus system

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
Workers said they’re protesting because of the unfair treatment of employees by the company, employee safety, and job security.

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On-and-off again domestic relationship ends in suspected murder-suicide, says Warren County...

On-and-off again domestic relationship ends in suspected murder-suicide, says Warren County Sheriff’s Department

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff and Patrice Clark
The sheriff says there is no pending danger in the community, and no one else was involved.

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Jackson Police Department

Council committee approves pay raises for Jackson Police officers

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
The raises would represent a second consecutive year of pay increases for the department.

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Colt Gray has been charged in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024.

Suspected Georgia high school shooter charged with four counts of murder

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By Tim Darnell and Atlanta News First staff
Colt Gray set for Friday morning court appearance after 4 dead, 9 injured in Apalachee High School shooting.

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Man injured after train derails in Vicksburg

Man injured after train derails in Vicksburg

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Stamps says the man ended up under the train at some point during the derailment.

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Johnson was sentenced to life without parole for a murder he committed as a teenager.

High court upholds sentence for man involved in 1998 bludgeoning death of friend’s roommate

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Johnson was re-sentenced to life without parole following a hearing in Rankin County Circuit Court.

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Former Lauderdale County teacher Daniel Christian Johnson has been arrested and charged with...

Former Lauderdale Co. teacher charged with making terroristic threats, now facing federal charges

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
Daniel Christian Johnson was at his home Thursday night.

Mississippi Crime

Gulfport Police say 39-year-old Daronda Monique Jackson was arrested Thursday and charged with...

Gulfport PD: Woman arrested, charged with aggravated assault on an officer

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 1:42 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Gulfport Police say 39-year-old Daronda Monique Jackson was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.

Metro Crime

Chase ensues when driver throws citation out window after being pulled over on I-55

Chase ensues when driver throws citation out window after being pulled over on I-55

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 1:33 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The pursuit ended at the 102-mile marker on I-55 South.

Jackson Crime

Police investigating homicide after man found dead on road West Jackson

Police investigating homicide after man found dead on road in Jackson

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The victim has not been identified and the motive of the death is unknown.

News

According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, the house was fully engulfed when units arrived.

Family looking for answers, support following fire that destroyed home

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 11:29 AM CDT
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By Flora Dedeaux
One family is left with nothing after a fire destroyed their Ridgeway Road home late Saturday night.
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