The Squatch Man of Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – There is an interesting display of metal silhouettes in the yard of a home at Flowood Drive and Liberty Road. They’re a homage to an experience that the owner, Earl Mangrum, has had, which was seeing a bigfoot. “I’ve been following them for years. And um, this little quiet location I’m […]
Six Vicksburg natives graduate from Holmes paramedic program
RIDGELAND, Miss. (VDN) — Six Vicksburg residents — Walter Beamon, Vincent McRaven, Marlin Nickson, Nicholas Stump, Jeff Riggs(EMT Advanced) and Daniel Weeks— graduated from Holmes Community College’s Paramedic School on Monday. The ceremony took place at the McGowan Workforce Training Center, where a total of 17...
STDs are rampant in Mississippi. This one is now considered an epidemic.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you gathered 100 Mississippians in a room, statistically, at least 1 of them has an STD. The STD rate, depending on your source, is around 1,200 per 100,000 Mississippian, or 1 per every 100. The state has long been plagued by high rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.
No bond for man accused of attacking Rankin County realtor
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Bond was denied again for the man accused of attacking a realtor at an open house in Rankin County. Jerry Glynn Dennis, 64, appeared in court on August 5. The judge ruled that Dennis will be held without bond at this time. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Cedar Ridge Boulevard...
Want some cobbler? New Jackson restaurant will offer 12 types
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you’ve got a hankering for peach cobbler, a new restaurant will soon be able to fill that need. A Peach Cobbler Factory is slated to open soon along East County Line Road in Jackson. On Wednesday, crews were working to build out the inside...
Two Mississippi Museums Commemorates Voting Rights Act of 1965
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Two Mississippi Museums are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on August 6th. Events include. A gallery talk at 10 a.m. with former state Sen. David Jordan in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. A “History Is Lunch” program at noon...
Man gets $500K bond for setting fire to Jackson manhole
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man who was arrested Tuesday in connection with setting a manhole on fire has been given a $500,000 bond. Robert Odom, 45, appeared in Jackson Municipal Court on Wednesday, where Judge Jeff Reynolds issued the bond. Odom is facing third-degree arson charges for allegedly setting...
New driver’s license testing locations now open in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — Mississippi has recently opened driver’s license testing locations in the Jackson Metro area, which are listed below. Courtesy photo of Mississippi Department of Public Safety To save time and skip the line, visit dps.ms.gov. For more information, contact officials at 601-987-1212.
Squatters in vacant houses make life miserable for homeowners
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The battle continues for a disabled Jackson man living on a street filled with vacant houses, overgrowth, and illegal dumping. Now he says squatters are making life more miserable. “When all three of them caught fire, I come out the door, and I see our whole...
Delta In a Minute 8-4
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Lampton Avenue. Det. Tommie Brown said the incident occurred around noon. The victim died of a gunshot wound. So far, no arrests have been made.
