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Mississippi police looking for man who reportedly killed girlfriend by running over her several times
Police are looking for a man who reportedly used his vehicle to kill his girlfriend by running over her several times. WAPT News in Jackson reports that the man, who has not been identified, ran over his girlfriend several times on Queen Alexandria Lane in Jackson. The victim, Tauniqwa Mcelvaine...
A new minor league team could be on the way to Pearl following the MBraves departure
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight, the Mississippi Braves take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in what marks the team’s second home series of the season, and in less than five months, the MBraves will play their last game ever inside Trustmark Park. Many of you will be happy to...
Man arrested after fatal shooting near elementary school in Jackson
Jackson police arrested Marcus Haynes, 22, Saturday in connection to the April 12 shooting and killing of a person near an elementary school in Jackson. Police said Haynes faces a murder charge. Detective Tommie Brown said Jackson police responded April 12 to the scene near Pecan Park Elementary School on Clinton Avenue. The site...
Victim of Sunday homicide identified
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police have released the name of a man who was killed in a Sunday shooting. Detective Tommie Brown said in a release that Taboris Jefferson was shot on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Coleman Avenue. Jefferson was pronounced dead at a hospital. No arrests have been...
Court filings reveal more details in death of missing Belhaven man
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The wife of a missing Belhaven man who was found dead more than a week ago says the court ordered an independent autopsy before she knew he had died. Last week, Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Dewayne Thomas ordered a third-party autopsy on the remains believed to be those of Dau Mabil, who went missing after going on a walk in Belhaven back in March.
New initiative to crackdown on Jackson carjackings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announced the establishment of a carjacking task force in the Jackson-metro area to focus efforts and resources on this important public safety threat. “The threat of being carjacked creates fear in people’s daily lives, whether in their driveway or when loading groceries at the store,” said Gee. “The […]
Brandon Jubilee Days to be held this week
The City of Brandon will host the Brandon Jubilee Days from April 24-28, 2024. This year, the family-friendly festival will include a midway carnival, the Jubilee Artist’s Market, the Jubilee Juke 5K Trail Run and special musical guest Travis Tritt. The festival will take place at the Brandon Amphitheater,...
Miranda Lambert coming to Pearl for ‘Music on the Diamond’
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Country star Miranda Lambert is coming to Pearl for the Mississippi Braves’ “Music on the Diamond.”. According to a press release from the Mississippi Braves, the Music on the Diamond is a “one-of-a-kind concert series” from Diamond Baseball Holdings, the owner of the Mississippi Braves, that “provides fans with an unparalleled opportunity to witness their favorite stars in a uniquely intimate atmosphere.”
New downtown Jackson parking kiosks should start going in this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - New kiosks that will allow customers to pay for parking with their smartphones could begin being installed in downtown Jackson later this week. On Monday, officials with SP Plus Parking announced they would begin putting in kiosks to serve 850 parking spaces in the downtown corridor as a new parking system it hopes to roll out across the city.
'Beware: You may be the target of a juror scam,' federal court says
JACKSON, Miss. — The U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Mississippi has issued a warning about a juror scam. Clerk of Court Arthur Johnson and Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Shermaine Sullivan issued the warning Monday for the metro-Jackson area and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20.
After 34 years at the helm, owner of Mayflower Café sets sights on new adventure
JACKSON, Miss. — The owner of one of the oldest restaurants in Jackson is retiring. Jerry Kountouris’ last day at the Mayflower Café was Saturday. “Through Jerry’s 34 years at the Mayflower, he has carried a legacy that is truly impressive and will remain a part of him forever,” the Mayflower said on social media.
UPDATE: Missing Florence man found alive in ravine
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office says Jimmy Reed Butler has been found safe. Butler, 82, of Florence was found between County Road 8 and County Road 10 in the Green Hill area on Monday afternoon. Sheriff Joe Hamilton said Butler was located after two nights. The sheriff's office said he...
Blackburn Middle School garden
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Blackburn Middle School has a community garden where students grow food and share it with the community. Studio 3 visited the garden and talked to those involved. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar...
Mississippi high school baseball Super 25 rankings as state playoffs are set
A new week sees a new Clarion-Ledger's Super 25 rankings as the playoffs begin for Mississippi high school baseball. Three top-25 matchups in the first round are set in MHSAA Class 7A, with No. 5 Hernando vs. No. 17 Tupelo in this week's game to watch. Here are The Clarion-Ledger's baseball Super 25...
Mississippians pay third highest for groceries in the country
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The more times you hear the scanner at the grocery store, the more you may feel your wallet getting lighter. “Makes me feel bad. Come on down!” Jackson shopper, Franklin Neal said. “At this point, I don’t even count because I know it’s going to...
14-year-old looked 'like she had seen a demon' after shooting her mom in the face and inviting friend over to show off victim's body, investigator testifies
Grisly details have emerged about the shooting death of Mississippi high school math teacher, allegedly at the hands of her 14-year-old daughter. The post 14-year-old looked ‘like she had seen a demon’ after shooting her mom in the face and inviting friend over to show off victim’s body, investigator testifies first appeared on Law & Crime.
How gas prices have changed in Jackson in the last week
Fuel prices continued to rise through Monday. A gallon of regular gasoline hit an average of $3.68, up about 4 cents from a week earlier. Prices are now at their highest point so far this year, according to data from AAA. Oil prices have been holding steady the past few days, as traders anxiously watched […]
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