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‘Tis the season to ride around the community viewing the beautiful lights of our neighborhoods. I don’t know about you but this is still one of my favorite things to do during the Christmas holidays. The annual Christmas Festival is back in Canton this year. “The City of Lights”...

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A closure for State Route 149/State Route 16 in Yazoo County has been postponed. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said they will announce the new closure dates once they have been determined. The project would require crews to replace three bridges.

The Flora Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in a possible arson investigation. On or around October 5, a bridge located in the Town Creek area has been burned. If you have any information regarding this case, please call Central MS Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information that leads...

YAZOO CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A father speaks out after charges against the man suspected of killing his son were dropped Monday. His son, 36-year-old Phillip Dunn, was murdered three years ago in Yazoo County and left behind two children. Dunn left behind two children after his death. Prentice Dunn,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – JXN Water officials announced temporary lane and road closures for the replacement of water transmission valves and water lines. There will be lane closures on North and South Bound Bailey Avenue at Fortification Street starting Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  Bailey Avenue traffic will be reduced to one lane each way. Bailey […]

The Village of Satartia will be holding its annual Old Fashioned Christmas complete with a parade, live music and bonfire. Satartia, Mississippi’s smallest municipality, boasts 64 villagers. It is located off Mississippi Highway 3 between Vicksburg and Yazoo City. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. It will cross over one of […]

In this article, we'll be exploring three Cajun/Creole restaurants located in Clinton. Have you had the chance to visit any of these culinary hotspots? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Jackson police officer and former Edwards police chief appeared in federal court on Thursday, November 30. According to court documents, Torrence Mayfield has been charged with having sold a firearm to a person he knew to be a convicted felon. Mayfield also faces two counts of sale or disposal […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - 20-year-old Clinton, Mississippi native Asia Holiday is starring in a new holiday film - her third flick since moving to Hollywood, Los Angeles, two years ago. The movie, “I Hate You to Death,” is directed by Chris Stokes starring Holiday alongside Erica Pinkett, Jadah Blue, and...

Mississippi is buzzing with excitement as four fortunate individuals recently struck gold in the state's lottery. These wins have brought joy and financial reward to the winners and the local businesses that sold the winning tickets.

MISSISSIPPI (6-3) Snudda Collins 4-17 5-7 14, Davis 5-12 2-2 15, Scott 3-7 1-2 7, Igbokwe 3-4 0-2 6, Stephenson 1-2 2-2 4, Rhema Collins 1-3 0-0 3, Richardson 3-8 1-1 7, Avlijas 0-2 0-0 0, Eaton 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 0-0 0-0 0, Todd-Williams 1-3 0-0 3, Totals 21-58 11-16 59.

In the heart of Yazoo County, Clay Adcock has dedicated his life to farming, but this year has been especially difficult. “I’ve already told everyone, in 37 years of farming, I’ve never had it this hot and this dry,” Adcock said. “We’ve had either one independent of each other. It’s just that this has been really unusual; we’ve had hot dry years before, of course, but nothing like this.”

GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) – Neighbors in Gluckstadt will have to wait a while for a new post office and a new zip code. The Madison County Journal reported the new city would have to wait at least a decade for the post office and zip code. The U.S. Postal Service sent a letter to Gluckstadt […]

Today, there's high school basketball on the docket in Yazoo County, Mississippi. To find out how to watch the games, we've got you covered below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Yazoo County, Mississippi High...

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas throughout the Jackson metro area as people are busily putting up their decorations and lights in anticipation of the big day. The City of Canton is hosting its annual Canton Christmas Festival on the town square through Christmas with decorations, lights and carnival rides.

Tucked away in Humphreys County, the small unincorporated community of Midnight, Mississippi, fascinates visitors and locals alike with its mysterious name. The origins are as enigmatic as the misty Delta mornings, with only local lore and unverified tales to serve as a possible explanation. The most popular story among these is the high-stakes poker game that allegedly took place in the 1880s, where, as midnight struck, a plantation changed hands and a town found its name.

CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A busted gas line at Buffalo Cove and Arrow Drive has Arrow Drive closed at Pinehaven Drive to Clinton High School. It happened around 2:20 Wednesday afternoon. No one is being allowed to turn onto Arrow Drive from Pinehaven Drive and all traffic currently on Arrow...

Weed usage is the use of cannabis, which is also called marijuana, for fun or medical reasons. Find out which Mississippi city has the highest rate of weed use. This will help us understand weed use’s social and economic effects in the state. Surveys, sales records, and wastewater analysis are some ways to find out how much weed someone is using.

FLORENCE, Ala. — Martin, a leading provider of custom solutions for maintenance, repair, operation and production supplies, on Thursday announced the appointment of Scott McDaniel as executive vice president. In this pivotal role, McDaniel will spearhead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for Martin’s fastening business unit to...

Witness a harrowing escape from a devastating apartment fire in Ridgeland. Learn about the increased risk of fires during winter and the crucial role of the American Red Cross in providing immediate assistance and education on fire safety.