Severe Storms Possible Friday as Cold Front Sweeps Through Central MS JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday as a strong cold front moves into central Mississippi, bringing multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms to the Jackson area. The greatest risk for severe weather is Friday afternoon through Friday
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Senate passes PERS funding, education bills in first 2026 floor debates JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Senate passed legislation Wednesday addressing public employee retirement funding and education issues during the first floor debates of 2026. The Public Employees’ Retirement System bill allocates $500 million this year, with a commitment of $50 million annually for
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Judge yet to decide on JXN Water rate increase, signals ruling could be days away JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A federal judge has again held off on deciding whether JXN Water can raise its rates, but a decision on the matter could be days away. On Wednesday, officials with the city of Jackson and JXN
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Jackson woman speaks out after surviving a near-death domestic violence attack JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Kyndris Brooks’ life changed in an instant in the early morning hours of December 30th when she said her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, showed up to her car while she was sleeping and shot her in the neck. Brooks shared what
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Building progress in the Historic Farish District helps address city’s housing shortage JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Historic Farish Street District is changing with the progress of the Leonard Court Development. The construction is helping with the city’s housing shortage. One former area resident, Annette Walton, returned to a new home, retiring in the community
‘This is a big deal’: Fans fly direct to the Fiesta Bowl JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport was wrapped in red and blue Wednesday as many passengers took advantage of Southwest Airlines’ direct flights to Phoenix, Arizona. “This is a big deal. This is really exciting. Like I said before
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Rhino at Phoenix Zoo predicts Ole Miss will win Fiesta Bowl PHOENIX, Ariz. (AZFamily/WMC) – Chutti, a rhino at the Phoenix Zoo, was tasked with predicting whether Ole Miss or Miami will claim the Fiesta Bowl trophy and a spot in the national championship. On Wednesday, he picked the Rebels for the win, which can
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Seminary teacher charged after assaulting neighbor with stapler, sheriff says SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) – A Covington County teacher is facing multiple charges after an assault on New Year’s Eve, the Covington County Sheriff’s Office said. Tracey Lynn Hanegan, 56, of Collins, turned herself in to authorities on Monday. Tracey Lynn Hanegan (56) (Covington County Sheriff’s
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Family sues Jackson Academy for removing son, alleges school is illegally recruiting for athletics JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A local family has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Academy and its head of school, Edward Wettach. According to court documents, Carolyn and Jason Voyles allege that the school removed their son from the institution after his
Jackson mayor announces finalists for city’s next chief of police JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced on Wednesday the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department. The finalists: RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Roberts, and Wendell Watts, were selected from an original pool of
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