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Four juveniles shot in Yazoo City, gang retaliation could be motive
According to Chief Terry Gann of the Yazoo City Police Department, four juveniles were shot at approximately 1:30 a.m. on ...
Fatal single-vehicle wreck on I-55 under JPD investigation
On July 26, a fatal, single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 1:04 p.m. on Interstate 55 South near Old Byram Road.
Mississippi organizations react to President Trump’s executive order on homelessness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - President Donald Trump’s latest executive order is meant to address homelessness. The order states ...
Crime victims say more must be done to support survivors
The group, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, says many victims are not aware of the compensation programs that offer ...
Public hearing allows residents to offer input on future housing funding
From housing to demolition projects, Jackson residents offered their thoughts on how this year’s federal grants should be ...
New local grocery store opens in North Jackson
According to the Meridian Police Department, at approximately 7 pm, officers with the department conducted a routine traffic ...
Federal court rules Job Corps centers will remain open
According to the Meridian Police Department, at approximately 7 pm, officers with the department conducted a routine traffic ...
Jackson councilwoman delivers water to Blossom Apartments, days after shutoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s newest city councilwoman is stepping in to help residents at the Blossom Apartments, two ...
Crime victims say more must be done to support survivors - clipped version
According to the Meridian Police Department, at approximately 7 pm, officers with the department conducted a routine traffic ...
MHP investigating fatal crash involving two 18-wheelers
According to the Meridian Police Department, at approximately 7 pm, officers with the department conducted a routine traffic ...
Councilwoman Lashia Brown-Thomas
According to the Meridian Police Department, at approximately 7 pm, officers with the department conducted a routine traffic ...
22-year-old Army cadet dies during summer training at Fort Knox
U.S. Army officials said 22-year-old Cadet Neil Edara from Ridgewood, New Jersey, died on Thursday at Fort Knox’s Land Navigation site. “Cadet Edara was one of the most dedicated and promising young ...