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One dead after Jones Avenue shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One person is dead after a shooting in Jackson Thursday night. At approximately 10:44 p.m. Nov. 5, Capitol Police officers responded to reports of a possible gunshot wound victim near the area of 1800 Jones Avenue. According to Mississippi Department of Public Safety Press Secretary Alex...

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We Ranked The 8 Best Pizza Places In Mississippi, And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A road trip across Mississippi taught us that great pizza often hides in plain buildings on quiet streets. We went looking for the pies worth planning a family stop around, from Delta wood-fired ovens to Gulf Coast slice shops. Each spot below earned its place with real flavor, a welcoming...

Mississippi · 23h

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“Poetic Justice”: Isaiah Martin reacts after Scott Colom flipping Mississippi County named after a Ku Klux Klan founder

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 4: District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Colom And Hyde-Smith are virtually deadlocked in state’s senate race as ballot counting continues. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis) - Source: Getty Images The political shift in Forrest County, Mississippi, has drawn attention beyond the Senate race, bringing renewed focus to the region’s complicated history with racial discrimination and the Ku Klux Klan, according to the Mi...

Forrest County, MS · 22h

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Small Town, Mississippi, Comes to Life during Harvest Festival

Small Town, Mississippi, comes to life during the annual 2026 Harvest Festival at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., November 10 through 14, come enjoy live demonstrations throughout the museum grounds as you get a glimpse of what life was like years ago in Mississippi. Visitors will experience the impact agriculture has made on our daily lives. Admission is $10 (ages 3 and up).

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Man turns himself in for fatal Greenview Drive shooting

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a homicide that took place on August 20, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Greenview Drive. Police said Jaylen Adams, 28, died of her injuries after being shot. Investigators said Jeshaun White, 20, turned himself in at the […]

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Man arrested for fatal mass shooting at Jackson nightclub

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal mass shooting at a nightclub. According to the Hinds County Detention Center’s website, Eddie Collier, Jr., was arrested on November 5, 2026. Collier was charged with two counts of capital murder and seven counts of aggravated assault. Jackson police […]

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"Nerve-wracking" wait in Mississippi as Senate race remains a cliffhanger

Jackson, Mississippi -Mississippi residents are facing a "nerve-wracking" wait to see whether the southern state elects its first Black senator in more than a century as vote-counting dragged on Sunday after last week's midterms. Voters who spoke to AFP in the state capital of Jackson on Saturday anticipated that history could be in the making in the whisker-close race between Democrat Scott Colom, an African-American man, and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white woman. With 97% of the vote counted by Sunday afternoon, Colom was 2,574 votes ahead of Hyde-Smith - a gap of just 0.3%. M...

Mississippi · 8h

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This Mississippi Horse Farm Teaches Your Kids To Care For Horses Before They Ever Ride

A gravel lane in rural Mississippi led us to a quiet barn, and we only meant to stop for a quick look. An hour later, we were watching kids brush horses, check hooves, and learn a horse’s moods before anyone said a word about saddles. That slow, ground-first approach...

Terry, MS · 1d

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LaGrange pulls away from Belhaven in Blazers’ home finale

LaGrange scored two touchdowns less than two minutes apart in the third quarter to open a 24-6 lead and beat Belhaven 31-15. John Ross Craven recorded a career-high 14 tackles and an interception for the Blazers.

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Student evaluated after bus crash at Northwest Rankin High

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One student was evaluated after a school bus accident in Rankin County. According to the Rankin County School District, the incident occurred on campus at Northwest Rankin High School on November 6, 2026. Flowood fire, Flowood police, EOC, Rankin County deputies and Pafford responded to the scene. Officials with the […]

Rankin County, MS · 2d

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Jackson closes first homeless encampment via Homeward JXN

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson announced the city closed its first homeless encampment through Homeward JXN, by helping four people move into housing. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the city also launched a new Homeward JXN website, giving residents a central place to learn about the initiative, its goals and progress. “I […]

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Jackson State Drops 21 Points in the Second Half Because T.C. Taylor Refused to Let Them Sleepwalk

Detroit Tigers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jackson State roared to a 38-7 win over Mississippi Valley State on November 7, but even with a 10-point lead and 17 points at halftime, head coach T.C. […]

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MS Attorney General’s office finds three separate officer-involved shootings justified

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three separate officer-involved shootings were found justified, the Office of the Attorney General announced Friday. The incidents include one on Nov. 6, 2024 in Monticello involving one Monticello Police Department Assistant Chief, one on April 24, 2025 in Richland involving one lieutenant and one sergeant of the Richland Police Department and another on July 19, 2025 in Tupelo involving one Verona Police Department officer.

Monticello, MS · 2d

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Mississippi Families Fill Their Saturday Mornings With Farm Eggs, Local Honey, And Warm Bread At This Jackson Market

A carton of eggs from the supermarket never smells like a sunny morning, but a stop at a busy little market in Mississippi changed how I think about breakfast. I wandered in expecting a few tomato stands and left with honey, peaches, warm bread, and a head full of farmer stories.

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

Mississippi · 2d

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JPS bus involved in collision on County Line Road

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson Public Schools bus was involved in a collision on Friday morning. The incident happened on County Line and Ridgewood roads, right at the line between Ridgeland and Jackson. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department and firefighters with the Ridgeland Fire Department were on the...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

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Since 1935, This Jackson Diner’s Neon Sign Has Glowed Over Leather Booths, Warm Rolls And Broiled Gulf Redfish

A glowing old sign on a quiet downtown street in Mississippi was the only reason we slowed down that evening. We were tired, a little cranky, and mostly hoping for something the kids would eat without a fuss. What we found was a tiny cafe with tile floors, warm rolls,...