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Two charged after Rankin County deputies seize 18 kilos of cocaine

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man and a woman, both from Texas, were arrested in Rankin County after deputies said they seized 18 kilograms of cocaine. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, a deputy stopped a Honda for a traffic violation on U.S. 49 around 11:30 a.m. on November 10, 2026. Additional deputies […]

Rankin County, MS · 7h

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Inmate caught after attempted escape from Mississippi prison

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is investigating an attempted escape at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) in Rankin County that occurred on November 9, 2026. According to MDOC, Christopher Davis, 46, was discovered missing during an inmate count. “Out of an abundance of caution, we sounded the alarm to […]

Rankin County, MS · 7h

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18-year-old dies after falling from moving vehicle in Claiborne County

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (VDN) — An 18-year-old Bolton man died Saturday after reportedly falling from a moving vehicle along the Natchez Trace near Rocky Springs Park at mile marker 54 in Claiborne County. Grayson Baker, 18, of Bolton, was reportedly riding as a passenger in a vehicle with friends...

Claiborne County, MS · 1d
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Barricade removed at Clinton intersection

A barricade aimed at preventing traffic accidents at a busy Clinton intersection is gone, replaced by plastic posts which are intended to serve the same purpose. “It’s part of an effort to improve safety there,” says Michael Flood with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The barricade in...

Clinton, MS · 18h
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Bolton police seek info after cyclist hit by vehicle

BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Bolton police are investigating after a cyclist was allegedly struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on Champion Hill Road on November 7, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. near one of the two bridges that border the town limits. According to police, the unidentified female driver gave the cyclist […]

Bolton, MS · 8h

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Food truck park closing, EV chargers being removed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. A couple of promising initiatives in Clinton to bring food trucks to a central location and to operate the city’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are being discontinued. The Firehouse...

Clinton, MS · 18h

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Clinton Police searching for man in connection with burglary at MC

CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Clinton Police are searching for a man they believed to be involved in a recent burglary at Mississippi Christian University. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of November 8. Surveillance video of a person of interest appeared to be captured inside Ratliff Hall, a...

Clinton, MS · 4h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Resident escapes through window during Florence house fire

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Rankin County resident escaped from a house fire. The fire occurred on Rolling Hills Boulevard in Florence on November 9, 2026. According to the Rankin County EOC director, the homeowner said there were some burn piles in the backyard on November 8, 2026. When the homeowner went to bed, […]

Florence, MS · 1d

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Manhunt for burglary suspects in Ridgeland called off

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A manhunt in Ridgeland Monday afternoon has been called off. According to Ridgeland Assistant Police Chief Eddie Addison, officers responded to a residential burglary on Brame Road. The suspects then ran south towards Richmond Grove Road. Ridgeland police then activated K9s and drones in the area,...

Ridgeland, MS · 1d

Magnolia State Live

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Woman pleads guilty after crashing car into Mississippi home, injuring couple inside

A 27-year-old woman has entered a guilty plea to aggravated DUI charges after crashing her vehicle directly into a Byram home and striking a married couple while they were inside their bedroom, prosecutors announced. Clarian Leavy entered the plea following the Sept. 2, 2024, crash on Callaway Circle, according to...

Hinds County, MS · 8h

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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 19h

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Former city councilman sentenced to federal prison in Mississippi bribery scheme

Former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for his involvement in an undercover federal bribery sting that implicated several high-ranking city and county leaders. U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan ordered Banks to serve 45 months in prison, pay a $15,000 fine,...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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5th Squad receives grant for veteran community center

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi nonprofit will turn a building into its first permanent community center veterans. According to officials, 5th Squad is using a grant from Lowe’s to renovate the space. Lowe’s Red Vest volunteers worked alongside 5th Squad to get the building ready for veterans, current service members and their families. “the […]

Pearl, MS · 1d

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MUW pushes Jackson State before falling 85-70

The Owls cut Jackson State’s lead to one point in the third quarter but lost 85-70 in an exhibition Monday. Madison O’Dell scored 22 points for MUW.

Jackson, MS · 12h

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Some Rankin County Ballots Not Counted Due to Confusion Over Two Precincts in the Same Room

Rankin County’s North Richland and South Richland voters were in the same building for the Nov. 3 election, with some voters casting their ballots at the wrong precinct despite arriving at the correct address. At least six voters confused the two precincts. Although 20 U.S. states and Washington D.C....

Rankin County, MS · 1d

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St. Dominic opens women’s health clinic in Jackson

JACKSON — St. Dominic has opened a women’s health clinic in Jackson and added two obstetrician-gynecologists, expanding care for patients before, during and after pregnancy. The clinic offers preventive care, routine screenings, reproductive health care and ongoing treatment. It also expands the prenatal and postpartum services available through...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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Jackson City Council considers changes to meeting rules after Stokes outburst

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Changes could be in the works for people wishing to speak before the Jackson City Council, as leaders continue to grapple with recent outbursts. On Tuesday, a special meeting was called to go over council rules for public speaking and decorum, a week after Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes made derogatory and threatening comments to a group protesting data centers in Jackson.

Jackson, MS · 6h

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Order The Comeback Sauce With Everything At This Jackson Restaurant That’s Been Around Since The 1940s

Some restaurants chase trends, and some simply outlast them. In downtown Jackson, one small dining room has been feeding the city since before the 1940s rolled around, and it still draws a crowd on a busy Friday night. The secret, for many regulars, sits in a humble little cup on...

Jackson, MS · 2d