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2 gas explosions days apart killed 1 and left many worried and questioning safety
JACKSON, Miss. — It's been months since two gas explosions destroyed three homes and cost a woman her life in South Jackson. The investigation into those explosions is still in its early stages, but it's already revealed that the natural gas lines in the Capital City need widespread work.
Thousands of Entergy Mississippi customers affected by severe weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thousands of Entergy Mississippi customers have been affected by the severe weather that swept across Central Mississippi Thursday evening. Most of those affected live in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties. Winds touched over 100 miles per hour in the area of Wirtz Road in Flowood. WLBT...
How a Pearl native learned a new pitch to lead Ole Miss past No. 3 Texas A&M
OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s been another disappointing baseball season for the 2022 national champion Ole Miss Rebels, and with the number three-ranked Texas A&M Aggies coming to town, something had to change. And that switch came from Ole Miss’ ace, Friday night pitcher, and Pearl native Riley Maddox......
Jones College Softball Tops Rival Co-Lin in NJCAA Region 23 Championship Rematch
Jones College softball gets revenge in comeback fashion over rival Co-Lin. The Bobcats came back from down 4-0 in the first inning to win, 7-5, in the NJCAA DII Region 23 Championship. Co-Lin won the 2023 Region and National title. Both teams advance to the national tournament.
Hottest day of the year possible with real feels nearing 100° for some
Jackson broke the warmest morning on record for May 7 and is expected to do it again for Wednesday morning. Skies are mainly cloudy this morning but should break apart through late morning and afternoon. Temperatures will climb to the upper 80s and low 90s by the afternoon. With high dewpoints, humidity will make temperatures feel like the mid to upper 90s. Any spotty showers will be greatest in the delta counties and north.
After days of questions, JTRAN union president reveals gripes that led to sickout
JACKSON, Miss. — The union president representing JTRAN employees says he has asked for a meeting with the mayor to discuss the grievances the drivers have with the company that manages them. Earlier this week, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said he didn’t know the reason for the sickouts on...
Jackson residents encouraged to prepare for Thursday’s storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With severe weather expected to make its way to the Jackson metro area on Thursday, May 8, it’s best to be weather aware. Preparation is key. With strong winds and hail expected, Jackson leaders said citizens should be equipped. Areas in North Jackson saw damage following last month’s storms. Some homeowners […]
Mississippi College Softball wins first ever regional
CLINTON, Miss. — Softball in Mississippi has reached new levels at every level this year. Today, Mississippi College could do something they've never done — make it to a division two super regional. This was also their first time hosting a regional taking on Tampa. "We've been at...
Local teen on cusp of qualifying for CrossFit Games
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - When 15-year-old Charlie Jones started CrossFit in 2020, her goal was to eventually make it to the CrossFit Games. “The first open came out, my mom was doing it and I couldn’t do it yet. I was like, darn I want to do that,” she said. “When my year finally came, I said I was going to try to make it as far as I can. I didn’t make it, but I worked hard for a year and then I’ve made it this far, and I honestly can’t believe I made it this far. My confidence is building up now. I’m just super proud of myself.”
Crews close Jackson street due to large sinkhole
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – JXN Water announced a temporary road closure on Paden Street due to a large sinkhole. Crews are working to repair the sewer line on Paden Street between Cummins Street and West McDowell Road. The repairs began on Wednesday, May 8 after residents voiced their concerns about the sinkhole and the foul […]
‘This is a death trap’: Sinkhole in a South Jackson neighborhood is causing outrage
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When driving in Jackson, you might be used to the regular pothole, but the current situation on Paden Street in south Jackson is much less forgiving. Sitting between two homes on the street is a sinkhole that’s about 12 feet long and over 6 feet deep. It’s wide enough to completely derail an oncoming vehicle or seriously injure a pedestrian.
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