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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman has been charged with second- and third-degree arson after confessing to setting a storage unit on fire following an argument with her girlfriend. Miesha Nelson, 35, appeared before a judge Wednesday morning and was given a $25,000 bond. The fire happened at the Jackson...

Millsaps College students Elyse Warren and Olivia Danos received top national leadership awards from Omicron Delta Kappa, marking a rare dual recognition for the institution.

Hinds Community College's track and field teams are preparing for the NJCAA Division I Outdoor National Championships in Hobbs, New Mexico, May 14-16. The Eagles aim to continue their success on the national stage.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Police Memorial and Top Cop Appreciation Day were held in Jackson to honor top law enforcement throughout the state. During Tuesday’s ceremony, several awards were handed out, including the 2026 Malcolm McMillin Award for Public Service. It was awarded to Mississippi Insurance Commissioner a

JACKSON — The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is asking for donations after officials said someone broke into the shelter and stole thousands of dollars worth of supplies. ARF said the break-in happened Monday night at its property in Jackson. According to the organization, a large amount of medicines, vaccines, clea

JANS – Kamya Paten, an elementary education major at Alcorn State University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). Along with the $500 award, Paten will receive complimentary MPE membership during her first year of teachin

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice has been issued for 300 customers in Rankin County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice affects Goshen Springs Campground, Sunset Campground, Tommy Trading Post and Sunset Grill. Water system officials notified the MSDH of a system

JACKSON – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Jackson man. Ramon Viveale Davis Jr., 20, was last seen Friday, May 8, around 6:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Old Canton Road in Hinds County, walking in an unknown direction. Davis is...

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The solemn sound of a 21-gun salute echoed through the halls of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) headquarters in Pearl as officers, families and community members gathered to honor law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. During the annual Fallen Officer Memorial.

JACKSON — Law enforcement officers, public officials and families from across the state gathered Tuesday evening in Jackson for the 16th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil honoring Mississippi officers who died in the line of duty. Hosted by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office in partnership with t