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Around 6 p.m. Monday, officers with the Flora Police Department served a felony warrant on James Fred Jacks III for burglary of a dwelling on behalf of the Yazoo County Sheriff’s Department, authorities said. Chief Richard “Taco” Johnson thanked partnering agencies and praised his officers’ work, saying,...

"Anytime someone wants to send you money and tells you to send money to someone else, that's almost always a scam," explained Daniel Irwin, a spokesman for the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South. Irwin told FOX13 scammers are now targeting college students who may have limited experience writing or cashing checks.

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Canton Public School District announced Canton High School will cancel its tailgating activities for the homecoming game on October 17, 2025. Officials said the decision was made due to recommendations from the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) after a...

JACKSON — Jackson State University’s Office of Community Engagement will host a Mt. Olive Cemetery Reenactment on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon, to honor those buried at the historic site and to celebrate the legacy of African American life across generations. Established in the early 1800s, Mt. Olive...

Editor’s Note: Tougaloo College opened the 2025–2026 academic year with its annual Presidential Convocation, a time-honored tradition that brings together students, faculty, alumni, and supporters in celebration of scholarship, legacy, and new beginnings. The community gathered for the Light of Learning Ceremony...

Community leaders and law enforcement in Mississippi express concern over recent gun violence, with a focus on an incident at Jackson State University.

In the heart of Ridgeland, Mississippi, there’s a culinary treasure where locals line up for a taste of heaven in a bowl – cheese grits that will make your taste buds stand up and sing gospel. Primos Cafe has mastered this Southern staple in a way that transforms...

Shootings have occurred at Jackson State and Alcorn State University during homecoming events at both HBCUs.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - October 13th is Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Wake Robbin has coins along with other gold and silver items available. Kaitlynn Dawson with Wake Robbin says now is the time to buy and sell gold and silver due to prices. Wake Robbin also has a variety of Native American jewelry and...

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal Copiah County crash on Monday. At approximately 3:01 p.m., MHP officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-55 near Hazelhurst. A 2022 Mack tractor-trailer, driven by 62-year-old Charles Ousley of Durant, was traveling north on...