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Units from the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department responded to reports of a fatal single-vehicle cras...
09/13/2025

Units from the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department responded to reports of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon.

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Multiple agencies respond to fatal single-vehicle crash on Ridgewood Road JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Units from the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department responded to reports of …

Alcorn State University announced Saturday that its marching band will be performing at the Caesars Superdome in New Orl...
09/13/2025

Alcorn State University announced Saturday that its marching band will be performing at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Alcorn marching band to play at Caesars Superdome for Saints game NEW ORLEANS, La. (WLBT) – Alcorn State University announced Saturday that its marching band will be performing at the Caesars…

Eight individuals have been arrested or are charged in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Galvin Fortenberr...
09/13/2025

Eight individuals have been arrested or are charged in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Galvin Fortenberry.

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Eight suspects charged in death of Mississippi teenager JEFFERSON DAVIS CO., Miss. (WLBT) – Eight individuals have been arrested or are charged in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-…

Officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Magnolia Road on Sept...
09/13/2025

Officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Magnolia Road on Sept. 12.

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Three injured in Magnolia Road shooting during alleged robbery JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Officers from the Jackson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Magno…

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a Silver Alert notification for a missing Jackson man.FULL STORY:
09/13/2025

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a Silver Alert notification for a missing Jackson man.

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Silver Alert issued for missing Jackson man JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a Silver Alert notification for a missing Jackson man. The man has be…

The literature of Mississippi and its authors are being celebrated at the State Capitol during the 11th annual Mississip...
09/13/2025

The literature of Mississippi and its authors are being celebrated at the State Capitol during the 11th annual Mississippi Book Festival.

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Final preparations underway for the 11th annual MS Book Festival JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The literature of Mississippi and its authors are being celebrated at the State Capitol during the 11t…

Another hearing could be in the works for JXN Water and the city of Jackson.FULL STORY:
09/13/2025

Another hearing could be in the works for JXN Water and the city of Jackson.

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JXN Water withholds sanitation fees in response to city’s $6.4M water bill, official says JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Another hearing could be in the works for JXN Water and the city of Jackson. …

An ex*****on date has been set for a man who r***d and murdered a junior college student in Mississippi more than 30 yea...
09/13/2025

An ex*****on date has been set for a man who r***d and murdered a junior college student in Mississippi more than 30 years ago.

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Ex*****on date set for Mississippi man who r***d junior college student JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An ex*****on date has been set for a man who r***d and murdered a junior college student in Mis…

A judge has made a ruling on whether the body of a Smith County man can be exhumed in his death investigation.FULL STORY...
09/13/2025

A judge has made a ruling on whether the body of a Smith County man can be exhumed in his death investigation.

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Judge approves Scotty Paul Sullivan Jr. exhumation in his death investigation SMITH CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A judge has made a ruling on whether the body of a Smith County man can be exhumed in …

Jackson Mayor John Horhn says the city needs help fighting crime, but not the National Guard.FULL STORY:
09/13/2025

Jackson Mayor John Horhn says the city needs help fighting crime, but not the National Guard.

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Horhn wants resources to help combat crime, not the National Guard JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn says the city needs help fighting crime, but not the National Guard. Horhn …

Five juveniles have been arrested for a string of auto burglaries that occurred from August into September.FULL STORY:
09/13/2025

Five juveniles have been arrested for a string of auto burglaries that occurred from August into September.

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5 teens arrested for stealing 5 different vehicles in Jackson JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Five juveniles have been arrested for a string of auto burglaries that occurred from August into Septembe…

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