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Third suspect arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Hinds County club
A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly nightclub shooting that left one person dead and four injured, according to Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones. Jones said via a Tuesday social media post that Anthony Brown, 48, was charged with murder and three counts of aggravated assault for his alleged role in a Sunday midnight shooting at the Sugar Shack Club in Utica.
Body found in Pearl River in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a fisherman discovered a body in the Pearl River. The incident happened near South State Street and Gallatin Street on Tuesday, April 30. Multiple emergency units responded to the scene in order to recover the body. Detective Tommie Brown said the deceased person appeared to be […]
Firefighters respond to house fire Wednesday morning
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A fire appeared to have destroyed much of a home in Jackson Wednesday morning. The Jackson Fire Department responded to Santa Clair Circle around 3 a.m. When WLBT’s cameras arrived, half of the roof appeared to have caved in, and flames were shooting out. No...
The body of a Mississippi man will remain in state hands as police investigate his death, judge says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The body of a Mississippi man who was found dead after vanishing under mysterious circumstances will not be released to family members until law enforcement agencies finish investigating the case, a state judge said Tuesday. At a hearing in Jackson, Mississippi, Hinds County Chancery Judge...
Widow denies any connection to death of Dau Mabil. Texts show a strained marriage
Court documents in the death case of Dau Mabil have revealed details of a strained relationship between Mabil and his wife Karissa Bowley. In a Tuesday hearing to determine the status of Mabil's autopsy, emotions were high as Bowley was questioned about her husband's disappearance. ...
Silver Alert issued for 23-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 23-year-old Jackson woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Kyasia Gladney was last seen on Friday, April 19 around 1:00 p.m. in the 2700 block of Greenway Drive. Family members said Gladney suffers from a medical condition that may impair […]
MHP, Homeland Security to participate in training exercise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will assist Homeland Security in a training exercise on May 1-2, 2024. According to MHP officials, the exercise will occur in Hinds, Rankin, Smith, Jasper, and Jones Counties. Drivers may see vehicles accompanied by a trooper making frequent stops in those counties. Some may see participants […]
Two new restaurants coming to Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Two new restaurants are coming to the City of Pearl! Pearl Mayor Jake Windham announced the new restaurants, The Toasted Yolk and Teriyaki Madness, will be located next to Cavendar’s Western Outfitter off of Bass Pro Drive. According to The Toasted Yolk’s website, the restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks […]
Cicada hatch 2024: How loud will it be and when will noise stop? Curious Mississippi answers
'In a heavily-wooded area there will be millions because in the right habitat we can have more than a half million per acre. I've heard of more than a million per acre.'. Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi have surrounded recycling, potholes, road safety in the state and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition.
Belvedere Drive shooting being investigated as double homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said the shooting that killed two people in 2600 block of Belvedere Drive is now being investigated as a double homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said through further investigation, the case is being investigated as a double homicide instead of a murder-suicide. He said detectives have identified a person of […]
Warming Up Quickly in Central MS!
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One more quiet day today before active weather returns early Thursday. Getting out the door on the first day of May with a little patchy fog but otherwise pleasant conditions. The sky is mostly clear and with plenty of sunshine this afternoon a few places will see their first 90-degree highs of the year. The rest of us will see the mid and upper 80s. Clouds and rain return early Thursday.
First 90 degree day possible for the first of May
It's the first day of May and it'll feel more like June!. Upper 80s are likely Wednesday, with a few spots possibly reaching 90 degrees for the first time this year. For those who miss the mark, you will have several chances next week. At least today won't be humid.
A water crisis in Mississippi turns into a fight against privatization
This story was first published by Grist original here. In the summer of 2022, heavy rainfall damaged a water treatment plant in the city of Jackson, Mississippi, precipitating a high-profile public health crisis. The Republican Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency, as thousands of residents were told to boil their water before drinking it. For some, the pressure in their taps was so low that they couldn’t flush their toilets and were forced to rely on bottled water for weeks.
Alabama man killed in Hinds County crash
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An Alabama man was killed during a crash in Hinds County. The crash happened on Sunday, April 28 just after 5:00 p.m. on U.S. 80 near Jones Road. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2017 Ford Focus, driven by 32-yea-rold Curicous Palmer, of Bay Minette, Alabama, was […]
First Alert Forecast:
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Expect middle and upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday with partly sunny weather and a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms on a spotty basis. Thursday into Friday may yield a better or higher chance for showers and thunderstorms as a warm front develops across our area. With more clouds and showers around, temperatures may slightly lower to near 80 for the high on Friday. This weekend looks warm and Summerlike with partly sunny skies, a few thunderstorms possible, again on a spotty basis, and highs in the upper 80s with lows near 70. The average high this time of year is 80 degrees, and the normal low is 58. Sunrise is 6:13am and the sunset is 7:42pm.
Three Jackson elementary schools to be demolished. See which ones
Three elementary schools have been approved to be demolished by the Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees, the district announced Monday. JPS's Facilities Repurposing Advisory Committee recommended the demolition of the following schools:. Baker Elementary, located at 300 E. Santa Clair Street. French Elementary, located at 311 Joel Avenue. Woodville...
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