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Published: Jun. 8, 2021 at 9:59 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – Award-winning performer Harry Connick, Jr. and his band “Time to Play!” are playing in Brandon this summer.
The show is scheduled for the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, August 28.
Connick is a Grammy and Emmy winner for his work in movies and as a musician.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 11 at noon and start at $39.50.
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Published: Jun. 7, 2021 at 11:20 AM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire are coming to the Brandon Amphitheater this fall.
The iconic trio, fresh off a 50th anniversary celebration, will bring their tour to Brandon on Saturday, October 16.
Earth, Wind & Fire has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including eight double platinum albums.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame in 2000.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
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Published: Jun. 2, 2021 at 5:19 PM CDT|Updated: 14 hours ago
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Multiple crashes are interrupting traffic on I-220 during the evening commute.
MDOT reports two crashes in the area of I-220 and Beasley Road.
North and southbound traffic is affected.
Crews are at the scene working to clear the wreckage.
It’s unclear what the extent of damage or possible injuries is.
Click here for a traffic tracker.
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By Jacob Gallant | June 1, 2021 at 10:07 AM CDT – Updated June 1 at 10:07 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi rockers 3 Doors Down will be playing in Brandon this fall.
They’re set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album “The Better Life” with a show at Brandon Amphitheater on September 23. The album produced hits like “Kryptonite” and “Be Like That.”
They’ll be playing that album in its entirety along with their other hits.
Joining them is Seether, who’s latest album reached #1 at Rock Radio.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
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By Jacob Gallant | June 1, 2021 at 10:07 AM CDT – Updated June 1 at 10:07 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi rockers 3 Doors Down will be playing in Brandon this fall.
They’re set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album “The Better Life” with a show at Brandon Amphitheater on September 23. The album produced hits like “Kryptonite” and “Be Like That.”
They’ll be playing that album in its entirety along with their other hits.
Joining them is Seether, who’s latest album reached #1 at Rock Radio.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
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Mississippi State lands #7 national seed
By Trey Mongrue | May 31, 2021 at 12:33 PM CDT – Updated June 1 at 9:54 AM
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) – There was less than expected drama for Mississippi State on Selection Monday.
After a disappointing showing in the SEC Tournament last week, there was some fear that the Bulldogs could possibly lose out on a top 8 seed, but the NCAA rewarding the team for a stellar 2021 season, tabbing MSU as the #7 national seed for the 2021 NCAA Baseball Tournament.
Chris Lemonis and company begin play as the top seed in the Starkville Regional on Friday against fourth seeded Samford. The Bulldogs also welcome #2 VCU and #3 Campbell.
This season is the third time in program history that Mississippi State has been named a top-eight national seed, having previously been ranked sixth in 2016 and 2019. MSU enters the NCAA Tournament this week in search of a third straight trip to Omaha, NE for the College World Series.
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By WLBT Digital | June 1, 2021 at 7:24 AM CDT – Updated June 1 at 7:47 AM
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) – The life and service of a decorated Mississippi State Trooper will be honored Tuesday afternoon in Madison.
His funeral is planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Broadmoor Baptist Church on Highland Colony Parkway.
Visitation will begin at Noon Tuesday, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m.
The church plans to live-stream the service.
Harris will be laid to rest at the Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery.
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By WLBT Digital | May 29, 2021 at 2:57 PM CDT – Updated May 29 at 2:57 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Longtime Catholic leader Joseph N. Latino has died.
According to the Sebrell Funeral Home website, Latino passed away on Friday, May 28.
Services have yet to be announced.
Latino was appointed the 10th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson on Jan. 3, 2003, and retired on Dec. 12, 2013. He was installed on March 3, 2003, in the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, according to the diocese’s website.
Prior to his appointment, Latino served in parishes in New Orleans, Metairie and Thibodaux.
He completed seminary studies at St. Joseph College and Seminary in St. Benedict, La., and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, the Jackson diocese website states.
WLBT has reached out to the Diocese of Jackson for comment and is waiting to hear back.
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By WLBT Digital | May 29, 2021 at 11:04 AM CDT – Updated May 29 at 11:04 AM
“We did research it and there was no collection because of delinquent payment,” said Traci Howerton, speaking on behalf of Waste Management.
She said the apartment complex had not paid its bill, and that’s why collections had stopped.
However, Howerton said Belvedere paid its bill Friday and Waste Management is expected to resume garbage collections will resume as early as Saturday.
Residents there have been dealing with the unsightly mess and smell for weeks. They said it was a health hazard for everyone who lived there, especially children.
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By WLBT Digital | May 29, 2021 at 6:35 AM CDT – Updated May 29 at 6:35 AM
RICHLAND, Miss. (WLBT) – Richland Police say a girl has died after being shot during an altercation on Thursday.
Police say on May 27, a physical altercation occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend, and that during the incident, the boyfriend fired a weapon.
Police say a juvenile girl was struck by the bullet, and a day later, she succumbed to her injuries.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
It was not known if the victim was involved in the altercation herself.
Meanwhile, Ozell Lewis, 18, is being charged with culpable negligent manslaughter.
Police have not released additional details and say the case is still under investigation.
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