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Get the popcorn ready for Kansas at UNC. In Thursday’s ACC Action, Louisville beat Jackson State 106-70, BC conquered the Citadel 76-47, Miami knocked of Bethune-Cookman 101-61, SMU got by Texas A&M-Corpus Christ 69-58 and Cal survived Wright State 77-67. Louisville was ridiculous in its opener against South...

It may be time to donate that ’84 Mustang that has been sitting in the driveway for ten years. Many properties have vehicles collecting dust in the front yard, but donating these vehicles can make a positive difference. Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge (MHATC), headquartered in Georgetown, gladly accepts old,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Zoo hosted a Pink Out event that raised funds for the facility’s flamingos. The event offered dancing, games and contests on Saturday. Click here to learn more about events at the Jackson Zoo.

Prairie View, Texas| Jackson State women's soccer continued its postseason surge Friday afternoon, shutting out Alabama A&M 2–0 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Semifinals at the PVAMU Soccer Complex. Behind an early strike from Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper and another late insurance goal from the same...

RANKIN COUNTY, MS - Authorities have inspected the house of a road rage shooter in Rankin County and found a number of alarming items, including human bones. Walter Ainsworth, who was recently arrested for a road rage shooting incident near ross Barnett Reservoir, has been denied bond. Ainsworth, who was...

Storms have already popped up to our east around the MS/AL border and we can expect more scattered storms as we progress into the afternoon. The SPC and Jackson NWS office have rolled back severe weather outlooks for the Pine Belt and much of southeastern Mississippi. While the severe threat remains low, it isn’t...

Montgomery, Ala.| The Jackson State volleyball team fell just short to Alabama State in a five-set thriller against Alabama State (17–25, 20–25, 25–22, 25–20, 15–17) inside Lockhart Gymnasium. Jackson State mounted an inspired comeback after dropping the first two sets, winning the third and fourth...

The City of Brandon, Mississippi, will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in downtown Brandon. The event will start at 5 p.m. and will include family activities, holiday music, and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Mayor Butch Lee said the event is an important community...

Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Belhaven University is expanding its footprint into the world of STEM. The school, known for being a liberal arts college, is now entering STEM research with more than half a million dollars in funding. “It is my first grant and I’m really grateful,” said Dr. Sarah...