Homeless person found dead in Jackson due to cold, coroner says JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A homeless person was found dead in Jackson. Authorities responded to the scene on State Street Monday morning. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said that the person’s death was cold-related. The victim’s identity has not been released. Want more WLBT
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Space heater causes house fire in Jackson JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire early Monday morning. The blaze occurred around 3:15 a.m. at a home on Hiawatha Street. Forcible entry was not necessary as the occupant was at the home. Investigators determined that the fire was caused by
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First Alert Weather Day JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A hard freeze is expected this morning, with lows dropping into the upper teens to low 20s. Temperatures will remain below freezing this morning, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory. Be sure to dress in layers, limit time outdoors, and bring pets inside to stay warm. If you’re heading
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Local shelters open due to freezing temperatures JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – At Shower Power on Sunday, dozens of the unhoused have filed into the nonprofit’s emergency shelter with one thing on their mind: escaping the brutally cold temperatures. Jesse Sheldon said he plans to use the shelters over the next few days. “The only time
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JPD investigating death of Jackson teen JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Officers from the Jackson Police Department are currently investigating a death in the 200 block of Rebel Woods Drive. A 17-year-old was found deceased from a gunshot wound at the Pine Ridge Garden Apartments on Dec. 14. The victim has been identified as Joe Loggins.
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Winter Glow Weekend highlights local entrepreneurs JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Over a dozen local makers and entrepreneurs lined Union Market for the first ever Winter Glow Weekend. Many enjoyed live DJ sets, good food, and unique products. Creatives from all over the state traveled to be a part of the event, including business owner Khadijah
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Smyth hits game-winning 47-yard FG to give Saints a victory, 20-17 NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New Orleans Saints own a win streak. Charlie Smyth drilled a 47-yard field goal to deliver a Saints win, 20-17. The Saints have won two in a row, and are 4-10 on the season. Tyler Shough went 24/32 passing
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Teen killed in Rankin Co. single-vehicle crash RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A teenager is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Monterey Road Sunday afternoon. Deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, in addition to both fire and emergency response personnel, responded to the incident at approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 14. The victim, identified
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One dead after Rankin County shooting RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) – One person is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Rankin County. Deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting on Norwood Circle at approximately 9:03 p.m. on Dec. 13. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered one victim
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Several agencies work to rescue boater and dog from capsized boat, Reservoir Police say JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Reservoir Police Department announced Sunday that they worked with several agencies to rescue a boater and his dog after they capsized. According to Reservoir PD, officers responded to just north of Tommy’s Trading Post around 7:00
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