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COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man facing multiple felony counts, including two counts of assaulting a law enforcement officer, has turned himself in to authorities. On Monday, the Copiah County Sheriff’s Department announced that Rodger Fulgham had turned himself in. Fulgham is charged with two counts of assault...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police responded to a recent rise in violent crime by focusing on prevention efforts and stronger community partnerships, according to Jackson Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney. Brackney said the city has seen 11 homicides since April 1, 2026. “The sad part about it, the five of the last

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people died over the weekend after separate ATV crashes in Hinds County. According to Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard, one crash occurred on Saturday in the 3600 block of McFarland Road in Raymond. Howard said that a side-by-side left the road and overturned, resulting in...

Jackson State edges Alabama State as the Bethune-Cookman men shine in the spotlight. The post SWAC awards best overall sports program in the conference appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi leads the nation in heart-disease deaths, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance. The organization said missed blood-clot warning signs are a major reason. The alliance is on a mission to raise awareness and help save lives. The National Blood Clot Alliance set up a...

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Flowood police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed during a crash. The crash happened on Lakeland Drive near Jackson Preparatory School just before 7:15 p.m. on May 17, 2026. According to police, a motorcycle collided with the rear of traffic stopped at a red light. They said the m

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested after a shootout with another suspect. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Briarwood Drive on May 16, 2026. According to police, officers detained DeMarcus Griffin, 26. They said Griffin exited a vehicle in front of the building with a gun and go

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating after one person was killed and two people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning. At approximately 1 a.m. May 17, JPD officers responded to reports of a shooting located in the 5100 block of I-55 North. Upon arrival...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal filings unsealed last week show that government officials refuted Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens’ claims of entrapment and outrageous government conduct back in February, calling the DA the “lynchpin” behind the Jackson bribery scheme. Owens is charged with eight counts in...