New life-changing Mississippi Lottery game
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Many of you know what it’s like to walk into your local gas station or convenience store to buy a lottery ticket. Now, the Mississippi Lottery is offering a new game where you have the chance to win a million dollars a year for life.
Pets Looking for Forever Homes at Mississippi Animal Rescue League
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In our Adopt-A-Pet series, we visited the Mississippi Animal Rescue League to see dogs and cats available for adoption!. In addition, MARL is hosting the Pet Parade in Jackson’s St. Patty’s Parade on March 28th! There is no registration fee. If you need a...
Former Charlottesville police chief to lead law enforcement in Jackson, Mississippi
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Former Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney is the new chief of police in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson City Council confirmed Brackney Tuesday, February 24. Brackney is a 35-year police veteran and was Charlottesville first Black female chief. She sued the city for wrongful...
Central Mississippi and Alabama Face “Sneaky” Tornado Setup as Jackson, Meridian and Tuscaloosa Sit...
MISSISSIPPI — A subtle but potentially concerning tornado setup is taking shape across central Mississippi into west-central Alabama Thursday evening, with areas including Jackson, Meridian, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham positioned near a narrow corridor of enhanced storm ingredients. Forecasters are describing the...
MS Blood Services Offers Chance to win $1,000 Visa Gift Card if you donate...
JACKSON- Mississippi Blood Services needs blood donations. From February 24- February 28, if you donate, you will be given a $20 Visa gift card. You will also automatically be entered to win a $1000 Visa gift card or one of two $500 prizes. The locations are:. • Flowood: 115 Tree...
Jackson State Band Joins ‘MICHAEL’ After Legacy Bowl Buzz
After a Michael Jackson tribute at the HBCU Legacy Bowl raised eyebrows, Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South officially joins the “MICHAEL” HBCU initiative. The post Jackson State Band Joins ‘MICHAEL’ After Legacy Bowl Buzz appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
‘I knew it was going to work’: Downtown investor lands first major tenant
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - When Kumar Bhavanasi began investing in downtown Jackson properties last year, he knew he could help bring businesses back. Now, more than a week after his first major tenant moved in, Bhavanasi is even more confident that he and the downtown corridor are on the right track.
Man sentenced for multiple shootings, carjackings in Jackson
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 22-year-old man pled guilty to multiple counts of armed carjacking and aggravated assault in connection with a violent series of incidents in early 2023. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Jayden Tillis was sentenced in two separate cases involving armed carjacking and...
Beating by Guards, Not a Heart Attack, Killed Man in Mississippi Prison, Report Shows
This article is part of a collaborative investigation into Mississippi’s Deadly Prisons. When Mississippi officials informed Mary Anderson that her uncle had died in prison, they told her he had suffered a heart attack. “They mentioned nothing about anything else,” she said. — But now, the FBI is investigating...
15 American Cities Losing Residents Fast in 2026
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