Severe weather possible in Mississippi Saturday, cold temps to return
On the heels of a dangerous weather system that passed through Mississippi on Feb. 14-15, another round of potentially severe weather is forecast for the state this weekend followed by plummeting temperatures . Last weekend's storms produced 12 documented tornadoes in Southwest Mississippi and although tornadoes are...
Last Freedom House in Mississippi gets Civil Rights marker in Canton
The Canton Freedom House , a key site in the Civil Rights Movement, is the latest addition to the Mississippi Freedom Trail, according to news release from Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Humanities Council. The house in Canton was a headquarters for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) during the 1960s....
From the Pearl Boardroom: January Business
The Pearl Board of Aldermen met twice in January. The January 20 meeting included the naming of two City employees who were honored for their good work: Employee of the Month Hunter Stewart, who works at the golf course, and Police Officer of the Month Charles "Hayden" Middleton. The Board...
A subdivision struggles with the massive data center moving in next door
CANTON, Miss. — Johnny Sims has spent the past two years living next to a neighbor unlike any other. Less than 200 yards from his home on the outskirts of Canton, Mississippi, is a sprawling industrial park with a partially completed data center campus — one of two Madison County locations selected by Amazon to...
Ridgeland city leaders seek amendments to controversial water authority bill
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee is joining the mayor of Byram in pushing against legislation creating a new authority to take over Jackson’s water and sewer systems. On Wednesday, McGee shared a list of eight amendments he is proposing to House Bill 1677, the Metro Jackson...
Mississippi tackles opioid crisis with an alternative to prison
RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) — An opioid crisis is sweeping across the country, creating both a health crisis and a crime problem. For many people arrested on drug charges, the path is predictable: jail, prison, and often, right back to drugs. Cole Christman, Lauren Carver, and Anthony Mayfield all...
Attala County Firefighter Graduates MS State Fire Academy
Firefighter Class 219 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference, and among the 26 members that will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson is Travis L. Lewis of the Attala County Fire Department.
Trial date set for man charged in connection with shooting following St. Paddy’s Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A trial date has been set for the last remaining suspect charged in connection with a deadly mass shooting following the 2025 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. Hinds County Circuit Judge Adrienne Wooten set a trial date for May 18 for Kayne Davis. Davis is...
Police investigating after threat made against Pearl daycare
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Pearl police are investigating after a threat against a daycare was sent to the department. According to Chief Nick McLendon, a threat against Explorer’s Child Development and Learning Center came into the police department Thursday. Extra patrols are currently happening in the area, McLendon...
Updated: BOLO – Red and White Antique Chevy C-10 Pickup; Driver Possibly Involved in...
UPDATE: The female is reportedly safe. Authorities say she was able to get herself out of the vehicle near Ratliff Ferry Rd. and Hwy 16 W. As of our latest update, the suspect remains at large, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, along with local agencies, continues to search for him and the vehicle.
