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Leonard Court ribbon cutting marks completion of 67 historic Farish Street homes

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Leaders celebrated the completion of Leonard Court on Thursday, a $29 million project that restored 67 historic homes in Jackson’s Farish Street neighborhood. Dorothy Davis grew up near Farish Street and watched the neighborhood fall apart over the decades. On Thursday, she watched it come...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Multiple-vehicle wreck causes backups on I-55 South in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A wreck involving multiple vehicles is causing major backups on I-55 South in Ridgeland near the Natchez Trace Parkway. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said multiple cars were involved. The wreck includes a cement spill on the ramp leading from the Natchez Trace to the interstate.

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

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7 Beloved Mississippi Cafes Are Worth A Road Trip For Their Famous Fresh Treats

A wrong turn in Mississippi once led us to a plain storefront, a warm cinnamon smell, and a pastry case that made the whole car go quiet. Small cafes across this state bake fresh every morning, and many of them are easy, affordable stops for families on the move. Kids...

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‘We need to clean up our city’: Council approves pay plan for blight investigator

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A vote expected to be taken by the Jackson City Council next week could mean having another tool to help fight blight. On Tuesday, the council is expected to vote on an ordinance from City Attorney Drew Martin to set the salary range for an investigator position in his office.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Brandon Strummers bring dulcimer concerts to region

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Brandon Strummers play the dulcimer and bring the mountain music to Central Mississippi. The group is visiting the Ag Museum, local festivals, churches, nursing homes and more this holiday season. Two of the members, Joanne Ashley and Melora Lee joined Studio 3 to share some...

Brandon, MS · 1d

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Scott Colom gives victory speech at Tougaloo College

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senator-elect Scott Colom gave his victory speech Wednesday night on the Tougaloo College campus. A crowd gathered outside Woodworth Chapel, cheering for Colom. You can watch Colom’s entire victory speech below. Colom was joined by his family, including his wife and two daughters. His twin...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Rankin County Animal Shelter down to a few days of dog food, seeks donations

BRANDON – The Rankin County Animal Shelter is asking for donations after its dog food supply dropped to just a few days’ worth. The shelter said in a Facebook post that it is caring for more than 121 dogs and uses at least 150 pounds of food a day. Many of the dogs are large or are still growing, and some arrive underweight, the shelter said.

Brandon, MS · 1d

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Vicksburg Junior High boys defeat Warren Central on Thursday night

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys’ basketball team earned its second consecutive victory with a 35-31 win over crosstown rival Warren Central Junior High School. The Gators entered the matchup coming off a victory over Byram on Monday night and continued their winning momentum...

Vicksburg, MS · 21h

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Jackson State scheduled to visit Winthrop on Saturday

Jackson State’s calendar listed a 2:30 p.m. ET game at Winthrop on Saturday, Nov. 14, after the Tigers’ overtime loss to Southern Miss. Mike Williams scored 27 points in that defeat and was averaging 20.3 points per game.

Jackson, MS · 4h

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New restaurants and an expansion reshape dining at Ridgeland’s Township

RIDGELAND — A wood-fired American restaurant is set to open Nov. 17 at The Township at Colony Park, where a new Thai restaurant has opened and Lou’s Full-Serv has added space for private events and drinks. The changes come as the Ridgeland development refreshes its branding. The Township...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

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First Alert Forecast: Freeze warnings for the weekend

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Into the weekend: Our first freeze warnings of the season have been issued for the weekend. Overnight lows will drop to the mid and low 30s with frost and freeze likely. We will warm up in the afternoon, but it will still be cool as highs top out in the low 60s. By the end of the weekend, we will see a gradual warming trend that continues into next week.

Jackson, MS · 14h

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Clinton High School’s chess champion

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A game of chess takes strategy, patience and the ability to think several moves ahead. At the recent Tennessee Open and State Championship chess tournament, James Dove put his skills to the test, and became the number one rated chess player in the Magnolia State. “I played several international masters […]

Clinton, MS · 1d

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Bicentennial Brick Garden celebrates those who have shaped, been shaped by MC

As an alumna of Mississippi Christian University, Carol Bennett Peebles ’80 wanted the name of a former roommate at MC who died last year to remain a part of the University’s rich legacy. Peebles and several of her Swannanoa friends purchased a brick bearing her late friend’s name...

Clinton, MS · 10h

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The Mississippi Bead Shop Where Jewelry Makers Can Lose Track Of Time In 3,000 Square Feet Of Supplies

A plain strip-mall door in Mississippi opens onto a room packed with more beads than most people see in a lifetime. Walls of colored stones, tiny tools, and spools of cord stretch in every direction, and somehow an hour vanishes before you notice. For families, it turns into a hands-on...

Mississippi · 2d

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Brandon city crews and Magic of Lights workers build a 2-million-light show

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Crews from the city of Brandon and Magic of Lights are in the third week of setting up more than 2 million lights at Brandon Amphitheater for the drive-through holiday show, which opens Nov. 20. Mayor Butch Lee said the work is a combined effort. Magic...

Brandon, MS · 1d

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Jackson State set to visit Alabama State with SWAC East lead at stake

Jackson State is scheduled to play Alabama State on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the Tigers tied atop the SWAC East and two conference games remaining. The calendar lists kickoff for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.

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Brandon Bulldog Red Nose Run to Kick Off Holidays and Support Band Program

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Runners and walkers can take in the Magic of Lights while supporting the Brandon Band program at the third annual Brandon Bulldog Red Nose Run on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The event includes a 5K run and a 2-mile walk through the Magic of Lights display...

Brandon, MS · 1d

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From Sawmill to Job Site: Mississippi Lumber Rides on Flatbed Trucks

Want a feel for Mississippi’s timber business? Forget the reports for a morning and go stand by a mill yard. A loader scoops up a bundle of two-by-fours like it’s a lunchbox. The driver’s out there throwing chains in ninety-degree heat. By the time most people are thinking about lunch, that load is already halfway to somebody’s job site.

Mississippi · 2d

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Scott Colom wins in Mississippi; Black Education History Week; new book reveals LA connection to WW2 spy mission

Early last evening, the AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom. This comes after more than a week of vote counting in the state.The Gulf States Newsroom’s Community Engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg joins us from Jackson for more on what Colom’s victory means to Mississippians.

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