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Councilman wants feds to root out Capital City corruption, examine COVID-19 cleaning scandal unearthed by WLBT in 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One day after the federal government raided the business and offices of the Hinds County district attorney, a Jackson city councilman known for giving his two cents says he’s unable to name a specific reason for the investigation, only theories. Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes...
Local artists paint mural on the Margaret Walker Alexander Library
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Artists in the West Jackson community are rolling up their sleeves to give the Margaret Walker Alexander Library an upgrade. Saturday, those people put their paintbrushes to work, painting a quilt pattern outside the building. The quilt pattern was chosen to honor one of Walker’s...
St. Andrews baseball wins 2A state title
PEARL, Miss. — St. Andrews comes back from a 3-0 deficit against East Union to win game three 9-4 and take its first baseball state Championship since 2018. The Saints' win ends East Union's run as 2A state champions. The Urchins had won the last two seasons. East Harmon...
15-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton YMCA pool
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A teenager has died after being pulled from the pool at the Clinton Branch YMCA. The incident happened in the early evening hours on Sunday, May 19. LeRoy Falcon, Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi, said lifeguards came to the aid of the boy and began resuscitation efforts. […]
Man wanted, two women arrested in connection with murder of person reported missing in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is wanted for murder, and two women are in custody in connection with a missing person case. On Friday, the Jackson Police Department launched an investigation for Larry Reynolds on Cambell Street. The man was claimed missing by his wife after she had not seen him for several days.
Child in critical condition after nearly drowning in Mississippi reservoir
A child is in critical condition after nearly drowning in Mississippi’s Barnett Reservoir. WLBT News in Jackson reports that officers discovered the child in the water after responding to a call regarding a missing juvenile at Lakeshore Park Saturday afternoon. After discovering the child in the water, officers with...
Briarwood pool opens after renovation
JACKSON, Miss. — The Briarwood Community Pool is now open to the public after upgrades. The renovations come after Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed a $250,000 appropriation to the pool to pay for improvements in 2022. Through a donation campaign, the Briarwood Pool Leadership Committee raised funds on their own...
Local artists paint mural on the Margaret Walker Alexander Library
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Artists in the West Jackson community are rolling up their sleeves to give the Margaret Walker Alexander Library an upgrade. Saturday, those people put their paintbrushes to work, painting a quilt pattern outside the building. The quilt pattern was chosen to honor one of Walker’s novels...
Former Southern Miss pitcher promoted to M-Braves
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Southern Miss baseball star relief pitcher has been promoted to the Mississippi Braves by the Atlanta Braves organization. Landon Harper received the call-up on Saturday after an impressive stint for the Atlanta Braves’ High-A Rome. Harper was the Atlanta Braves’ 14th-round selection in...
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