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Mississippi Coaches Alliance hosts combine for JPS players
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Saturday, while other middle and high schoolers were getting ready for their Memorial Day vacations, some football players from across the Metro were training on the field. At Jackson’s Hughes Field, the Mississippi Coaches Alliance hosted the ‘We Up Regional Combine.’. “The ‘We...
Clinton archer aims to bring home gold to U.S.
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A young man from Clinton is making a name for himself by way of bow and arrow. Cammie Kitchens is representing not only Mississippi, but the United States in archery competitions. “My first day at the YMCA, I was probably about 12, 13 years old. I shot my bow every single […]
More Overnight Rain on the Way
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Widespread rain and storms should clear before most people head out this morning, but a few more showers will be possible throughout the day. Still hot and muggy this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. No changes to our First Alert forecast...
Affordable building supply and furniture store closes its doors, but will become housing in about 2 years
After nearly three decades in business, Brandon's Building Re-Fit store closed on Friday. Now supportive housing is set to take its place and fill a need for the community.
Grambling wins SWAC Championship with walk-off error against Jackson State
ATLANTA - Grambling State beat Jackson State 6-5 in the SWAC Championship for the Tigers first tournament title since 2010. With GSU trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th and the bases loaded, a dribbler up the third baseline by Trevor Hatton brought in Kyle Walker from third. The...
Man dead after shooting on Medgar Evers Boulevard
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is dead following a shooting at the intersection of Medgar Evers Boulevard and Boling Street. Jackson Police say two men were fighting when one pulled a gun and shot the other. The shooter left, leaving the victim, Juan Taylor, at the scene. A man...
FBI agents raided the office and business of a Mississippi prosecutor, but no one is saying why
The FBI on Wednesday raided a local prosecutor's office and business in Mississippi's capital city, although officials declined to say whether Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens is suspected of wrongdoing.FBI agents spent hours searching a cigar bar owned by Owens in downtown Jackson. They also removed items from his office in the Hinds County Courthouse.Marshay Lawson, the spokesperson for the FBI's office in Jackson, said the reason for the search remains secret.“The FBI is executing federal search warrants at multiple locations,” Lawson said. “The affidavit in support of the search warrants has been sealed by the court and...
Man wanted after fleeing traffic stop in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man with outstanding arrest warrants is wanted after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in Hinds County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, around 10:54 a.m., Troopers conducted a routine traffic stop at a checkpoint when a vehicle approached. The driver of the vehicle was...
NCAA Basketball: Analyzing 4 contenders for Jackson State transfer Ken Evans
As each day passes, there are fewer and fewer quality players left in the NCAA Basketball transfer portal. One of them is Ken Evans, a 6'4 guard from Jackson, Mississippi. He's the reigning SWAC Player of the Year at Jackson State, averaging a career-high 18.8 ppg and 5.4 rpg. Evans shot 41% from the field and 39% from deep this past season, including a career-high 37 points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Missing Child Alert canceled for 9-year-old Jackson boy
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said the Missing/Endangered Child Alert has been canceled for a nine-year-old boy. According to Detective Tommie Brown, Jaylan Smith was located on Wednesday, May 22. He will be evaluated by medical personnel. Brown said Smith appears to be in good health. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Missing/Endangered Child […]
South Jackson home goes up in smoke
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson Fire Department was at the scene Wednesday of a house fire in South Jackson. The home on Bilgray Drive appeared to be a total loss. We've reached out to Jackson Fire for more information and are waiting to hear back. It's not clear if...
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