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Man arrested, charged with murder in connection to his mother's death
Jackson police arrested the son of 68-year-old Charlean Grayer Wednesday in connection to her shooting death in January. According to a Wednesday press release, 43-year-old Michael Grayer faces a murder charge. According to police, Michael called 911 and told officers he found his mother dead inside of her home on...
Witness: Woman fires shots at suspects who broke into Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One suspect has been arrested and two are wanted for breaking into a woman’s home in Jackson. The incident happened on Daniel Circle on Wednesday, May 1. A woman said three young men, who were wearing hoodies, rang her doorbell and asked if she wanted her yard cut. She declined, and […]
Body recovered from Pearl River in Jackson, police say
Law enforcement officials recovered a body from the Pearl River on Tuesday night, according to a Wednesday press release issued by the Jackson Police Department. The news release states that at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, detectives began to investigate a report of a deceased subject discovered by a fisherman in the Pearl River near I-20 and US-80.
Teen charged in death of 14-year-old in Jackson appears in court
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The teenager charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of a 14-year-old in Jackson appeared in court for his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, April 30. John Foote, 17, has been charged as an adult for the shooting death of Cameron Horne-Crook. During the hearing on Tuesday, Foote was once again […]
Cicada hatch 2024: How loud will it be and when will noise stop? Curious Mississippi answers
'In a heavily-wooded area there will be millions because in the right habitat we can have more than a half million per acre. I've heard of more than a million per acre.'. Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi have surrounded recycling, potholes, road safety in the state and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition.
Warming Up Quickly in Central MS!
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One more quiet day today before active weather returns early Thursday. Getting out the door on the first day of May with a little patchy fog but otherwise pleasant conditions. The sky is mostly clear and with plenty of sunshine this afternoon a few places will see their first 90-degree highs of the year. The rest of us will see the mid and upper 80s. Clouds and rain return early Thursday.
The body of a Mississippi man will remain in state hands as police investigate his death, judge says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The body of a Mississippi man who was found dead after vanishing under mysterious circumstances will not be released to family members until law enforcement agencies finish investigating the case, a state judge said Tuesday. At a hearing in Jackson, Mississippi, Hinds County Chancery Judge...
Jackson State football hires former NFL player as newest linebackers coach
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State head football coach TC Taylor has added an impressive hire to his backroom staff. Wednesday, Former NFL player for the Carolina Panthers and Wisconsin Badger Chris Orr was named the newest linebackers coach for the Tigers. “I’m so excited to get to work with...
JPS School Board approves demolition of three closed schools
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Public School District (JPS) Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to demolish three closed school sites. The Board approved the recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene and the administration during its regular meeting on April 18, 2024. The following schools will be demolished: After several weeks of deliberation […]
JSU names new women's basketball coach
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State University has a new women's basketball coach. The university announced Wednesday that Margaret Richards will lead the Lady Tigers. She replaces Tamekia Reed, who recently left the Tigers to coach the UNC Charlotte 49ers. Richards, a 19-year coaching veteran had an eight-year run as...
One of Jackson's oldest and most iconic restaurants has a new owner. See who it is
The historic Mayflower Cafe has a new owner, and he hopes to return the Downtown Jackson institution to its former glory. A social media post last week from the Mayflower Cafe marked the last day for owner Jerry Kountouris and that the restaurant had closed. Its reopening is on the horizon, though. Hunter Evans,...
Widow denies any connection to death of Dau Mabil. Texts show a strained marriage
Court documents in the death case of Dau Mabil have revealed details of a strained relationship between Mabil and his wife Karissa Bowley. In a Tuesday hearing to determine the status of Mabil's autopsy, emotions were high as Bowley was questioned about her husband's disappearance. ...
Firefighters respond to house fire Wednesday morning
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A fire appeared to have destroyed much of a home in Jackson Wednesday morning. The Jackson Fire Department responded to Santa Clair Circle around 3 a.m. When WLBT’s cameras arrived, half of the roof appeared to have caved in, and flames were shooting out. No...
Mississippi high school baseball predictions, including state champions in MHSAA playoffs 2024
The Mississippi high school baseball playoffs are heading into their second and third rounds with only a few weeks of action remaining. Schools are looking to make a trip to Trustmark Park and leave Pearl with a championship banner. Here are The Clarion-Ledger's predictions for the state championships for MHSAA Class 1A-7A. Class...
State rests its case in Beth Ann White retrial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Wednesday, the state rested its case after calling 16 witnesses to the stand in the retrial of the woman accused of causing a Hinds County crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son. Beth Ann White is accused of causing the crash that killed Allison Conaway and her six-month-old son, Alex. Conaway’s […]
Drivers question whether Pearl’s traffic cameras are accurate and legal
PEARL, Miss. — If you drive through Pearl, be on alert. Eyes in the sky could be focusing on your car tag. “They choose to do this, you know, this '1984'-esque weird dystopian thing where ‘Big Brother’ is watching you, and I don’t care for that,” driver Tim Reiland said.
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