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Mississippi’s alcohol industry is in crisis due to operating changes and delays at the state-run Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse through which most alcohol in the state has to pass.

CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton’s Civil Rights history is remembered with a state designation at the site of a focal point for activists. This Madison County town overcame oppression through the diligent efforts of a couple who opened the door to house a growing movement. A Mississippi Freedom Trail...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mayor John Horhn says Jackson is on the “precipice of something great.”. Hours after introducing his choice for the city’s next top cop, Horhn was optimistic all the ingredients were finally in place to get a handle on one of the biggest issues plaguing the city for years - crime.

JACKSON — A 27-year-old Jackson woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this week at an apartment complex on Raymond Road, police said. Jackson Police Department officials said Jamecia Harper, 27, was taken into custody by Robbery/Homicide Unit detectives for her...

Two actions by the Board of Aldermen should result in neater restrooms at Clinton’s city parks while providing a way to deter vandalism at one of the newest park facilities. The Board on February 3 approved an agreement with Prewitt Contract Services, Inc. (PCS) to provide a full-time janitor to clean the restrooms,...

Velma Jackson put together another strong performance and rolled to a 61-23 win over J.Z. George in the first round of the MHSAA 2A state tournament on Monday night. The Lady Falcons were off to the races from the opening tip-off in Monday night's first round matchup, jumping out to a 44-9 halftime lead and earning a...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A wide range of temperatures again today as mostly cloudy skies hold steady. Where you see more breaks in the clouds, highs will climb to the mid and upper 60s. Overnight, mild conditions with lows in the 50s. Mostly cloudy conditions will prevail for the rest...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County deputies and Pearl police announced a wanted drug dealer was arrested. On February 15, 2026, authorities conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl and suboxone. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the drugs were bought from Kendall Wayne Peden, 29, of Arkansas. Peden...

There’s something magical about tradition, and in Mississippi, some places wear it like a badge of honor. Walking into this soul food cafeteria felt like stepping into a living scrapbook. Decades of laughter, stories, and secret family recipes folded into every corner. The aroma hit first: fried chicken, collard...

The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. Weeks after the death of his school choice bill in the Senate, House Speaker Jason White told a crowd in downtown Jackson on Monday that a special session to push the issue forward is “certainly not off...