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A Mississippi interstate wreck that occurred shortly before midnight has claimed the life of a 15-year-old and injured four other people. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that the fatal crash happened at 11:41 Friday night on Interstate 20 West near the 18-mile marker in Hinds County. Reports are that a...

A Silver Alert has been issued for George Earl Kelly, a man from Copiah County, Mississippi, who was last seen on November 29th. Three teenagers from Crystal Springs are facing charges of motor vehicle theft and kidnapping after allegedly stealing a pregnant woman's car with her children inside. The public is invited to visit the new Wesson Police Department in Wesson, Mississippi, during an open house on December 9th.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – During a news conference on the Hinds County ballot shortage, a brawl happened on the steps of the courthouse. The fight involved family members of the missing Jackson woman Latasha Crump Coleman. Crump Coleman was last seen on Tuesday, July 18 around 7:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Hidden Valley […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: A First Alert Weather Day is in place today as a strong cold front brings the chance for showers and thunderstorms come late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The beginning of the day should be rather quiet as clouds stick around and temperatures continue to climb back into the mid 70s. A line of thunderstorms will move through by around 5pm and continue into the later part of Saturday night. The main threats with this system will be damaging wind gusts upwards of 60 mph and potentially some hail. An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. After the main line moves through, a few showers may linger overnight and into the early morning hours of Sunday.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near crystal springs.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three local communities have opened their safe rooms in anticipation of severe weather. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says safe rooms are now open in Rankin, Copiah, and Jones counties. The Rankin County Safe Room is located at 651 Marquette Road in Brandon. You can find...

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A FedEx truck was engulfed in flames Thursday evening on Interstate 20 just east of Hwy 49 South. Multiple drivers called to report the fire, which seemed to break out at about 6 p.m. Pearl Police and fire departments responded, according to Frank Hutton, Public...

In this article, we're going to explore three delightful Japanese restaurants in Jackson. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Raymond boys basketball topped Terry in an energetic arena Friday night, 61-56.

As soon as people arrive, they are given a CD that narrates as they drive through 16 scenes from the Bible. Starting at the Garden of Eden and ending at the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. "At the end, when you see the ascension and see that Jesus arose, so...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Customers seeking bus transportation out of Mississippi’s capital city can again look to Greyhound as a provider. The company resumed its services Wednesday out of Jackson, with two daily routes — a westbound route that connects Jackson with Shreveport and Dallas and an eastbound route going to Birmingham and Atlanta, The Clarion Ledger reported.

This week in Jackson, Mississippi, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a violent brawl between two families outside a courthouse, a carjacking arrest, the discovery of a burned vehicle used in a hit and run, a shooting during a carjacking attempt, and a toddler accidentally shooting his uncle with a found gun.

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News) Hey y'all, it's time to grab your raincoats and hunker down! We've got some serious weather drama coming our way this Saturday, and it's not the kind you can just dance away.

The Mississippi Boychoir will host its annual Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at the St. Dominic’s Hospital Chapel, in Jackson. The free concert is open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Titled “On This Very Christmas Night,” the concert will feature a selection of well-known carols, contemporary Christmas music, traditional Christmas […] The post Mississippi Boychoir to present Christmas performance appeared first on Daily Leader.

A Pearl police officer was hospitalized after a Thursday night high-speed chased ended in a multi-vehicle crash involving juveniles. Pearl's Public Information Officer Frank Hutton said officers were notified Thursday about a vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 20. The vehicle had been listed through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as carrying missing juveniles from North Carolina.

If the city of Jackson’s main water treatment plant had failed — as it nearly did in August 2022 — residents would have had to wait 18 to 24 months to restore service. The post If Jackson’s water system collapsed, residents might have had to wait two years to get clean drinking water appeared first on Mississippi Today.

JACKSON, Miss. — Four Jackson Police Officers were sworn in Friday. The ceremony was held at the department's Real-Time Command Center. There are currently 260 officers out of 275 available positions, police said. When Chief Joseph Wade took over earlier this year, there were 221 officers on the force.

Get ready for the City of Jackson Christmas Parade and Festival, happening this Saturday! 🎅🤶 It's time to kick off the holiday season with a blast in downtown Jackson. 🌟

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (December 8-10) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Homestead for the Holidays – Jackson – Friday Snow Much Fun – Jackson – Friday Ding Dong Merrily on High […]

Police have developed a Florence man as a suspect of a shooting that happened on Monday. An investigation led to the arrest of 20-year-old Azarian Amir Brown who has been accused of shooting multiple bullets into an occupied residence. According to the Florence Police Department, officers responded to a shots...