From the Kitchen to the Crown: How Amanda Transformed Her Mississippi Roots Into a...
In the heart of Canton, Mississippi–where beauty salons are pillars of culture and community, sat a young girl taking notes without even realizing it. Before she became a #1-rated Mississippi stylist, award-winning salon owner, and respected Cranial Prosthetic Specialist, Amanda was simply a daughter in her mother’s...
Strong Storms Continue To Move Out
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Showers and storms are moving through the area now, and widespread thunderstorms will continue through the early morning commute before clearing out later this morning. While the strongest storms occurred overnight, storms are still ongoing this morning and may produce strong wind gusts, hail,...
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder of woman at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman shot and killed outside a motel room in Jackson. Antonio Ames, 38, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of 30-year-old Jennifer Ann Ray. He also pleaded guilty to a felon with a firearm charge. Ames was...
Man convicted in Kingston Frazier case sentenced for selling meth
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man, who was sentenced in connection to the Kingston Frazier case and later released on parole, has been sentenced on a drug charge. According to District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett, D’Allen Washington was sentenced to 20 years as a habitual offender for the sale of...
Ambetter Member Shares How Insurance Helped Her During Illness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Camelia Johnson was diagnosed with a rare tissue disorder. She says her Ambetter insurance covered her tests and surgeries. She shared her story on Studio 3. Agent Latrice Bennett shared how she educates people on which plan to choose. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click...
Tornado-Warning Storm Approaches Jackson, Mississippi as Severe System Moves East at 45 MPH
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI — A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected early Tuesday morning near Edwards, about 10 miles west of Raymond, moving east at 45 miles per hour, according to the latest radar data. At 1:59 a.m. CST, meteorologists issued a tornado warning as the storm...
Woman sentenced in Mississippi for Louisiana girls’ abduction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A woman who was charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, has been sentenced after pleading guilty in the case. Victoria Cox appeared before Circuit Judge Winston Kidd at the Hinds County Courthouse on November 24,...
Thief steals trail camera in Vicksburg; camera records them for two days
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A stolen trail cell camera was inadvertently left on by the thief and documented his activities, including drug interactions, leading to numerous arrests. On Friday morning, a Vicksburg local, who has requested to remain anonymous, received an unusual signal from his trail camera. The camera...
‘Forever 24’: Candlelight Vigil Remembers Victims of Domestic Violence
JACKSON, Miss.—Tara Gandy and her 24-year-old daughter, Joslin Napier, used to talk almost every morning. She remembers her daughter as a fun-spirited, beautiful woman who loved to experiment with fashion and makeup. Napier, who lived with sickle cell disease, was also a proud and dedicated mother to a young...
Tornado Threat Expands Across Deep South Tuesday as Severe Weather Targets Alabama, Mississippi, and...
DEEP SOUTH — Meteorologists are warning of an elevated tornado threat across the Deep South on Tuesday, with Alabama, Mississippi, and western Georgia at the highest risk for severe storms capable of producing multiple tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. According to updated forecast maps, the greatest threat...
