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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the finalists for the 2026 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year awards. The Administrator of the Year program recognizes school leaders who inspire teachers, demonstrate strong leadership, and stay actively involved in...

RJ Davis, a 12-year-old from Ridgeland living with sickle cell disease, is featured as this week's Kid Coach in a partnership between Children's of Mississippi and Mississippi State University.

Jackson’s best food often feels like a local conversation rather than a headline. You’ll find strong Southern cooking, creative modern kitchens, and neighborhood spots that stay busy because they’re dependable. The city rewards people who ask locals where they actually eat, not where they “should” eat....

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Brandon Police Department is currently investigating after two adults were discovered fatally shot inside a home early Saturday morning. At approximately 1:20 a.m. on March 21, BPD officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home located in the 300 block of Towne Street.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Along Hickory Drive in West Jackson, a resident said illegal dumping has taken over, building over for years with no real relief. Cindy Hammons said furniture, tires and household garbage were left sitting for weeks or even months at a time. “It’s accumulating rats now. You see bigger rats in...

Jackson Public Schools is now accepting applications for its Re-Engaging in Education for All to Progress (REAP) program for the 2026–2027 school year. REAP is designed for students in grades 8–12 who may not thrive in a traditional classroom, especially those who are two or more years over-age. The program offers...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three suspects who allegedly robbed and assaulted members of the Hispanic and Indian communities in Jackson are now behind bars, facing high bonds. Daja Logan, Craig Bradley, and Curtavious Simpson appeared in Jackson Municipal Court on Monday, days after being arrested on multiple felony...

Dolores Ulmer remembers visiting the Grits and Gravy recording studio for the first time as a teenager in the 1960s. “This is very vivid,” she says. “I walked in and thought ‘what kind of studio is this? It goes downhill.’”. Ulmer, who was Dolores Thomas back...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting a woman in the head at a Ridgeland apartment complex will spend the next 35 years in prison. On Monday, Circuit Judge Steve Ratliff sentenced Dannquarious Byest to 40 years in prison, with five years...

ARLINGTON, Texas | The Jackson State bowling team's run in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship Tournament ended Sunday afternoon as Alabama A&M eliminated the Tigers 3-2 in a nail-biter with a trip to the SWAC Championship on the line. After a slow start the in the traditional round where...