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Southern Miss guard Jakayla Johnson has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game, set for April 4 at Grand Canyon University.

JACKSON — A Hinds County jury yesterday convicted Darnell Turner of Clinton, who also goes by Donald Dixon, in three separate counts related to a 2014 domestic incident—aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated domestic violence and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The 39-year-old now faces sentencing in Judge...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A driver was injured after crashing into a fallen tree due to overnight severe weather. It happened in South Jackson on Belvedere Street. The driver was seen being taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Authorities are at the scene working to remove the car and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a 2025 homicide investigation. James Crowley Jr. was killed in the 200 block of Sollitt Street on Dec. 1, 2025. Information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward up to $2,500.

JANS – Cadet Brigade Sergeant Major Jeremiah Rufus of Callaway High School has been named the JPS District Cadet of the Year. The son of Loretta Rufus, Jeremiah has distinguished himself as a strong leader and an exceptional student. He maintains a 4.0 GPA while serving in a key leadership role within the battalion,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man believed to be a high-ranking gang member has been arrested on multiple charges and is being held at the Raymond Detention Center. On Wednesday, the United States Marshal’s Office arrested David Samuel Singley, of Morton. Charges include possession of a stolen weapon, two...

GREENVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - One person was injured and airlifted to Jackson after the Greenville Fire Department responded to an RV fire Thursday morning. At approximately 10:11 a.m. March 12, GFD Engine 5, Rescue 7, and Command 1 were dispatched to reports of an RV fire located on West McCorkle Circle.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson has the largest number of Atmos Energy customers in the state; many are low income. The gas company is giving back to those struggling to heat their homes during the Atmos Blitz at the Salvation Army. A weight was lifted from the shoulders of hundreds...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Welcome to Mississippi Explained, our weekly news quiz to test your knowledge of this week’s news. 🧠. Context: The Senate Energy Committee last week advanced a bill that would place Jackson’s water and sewer systems under a...

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Three women have been arrested and charged with multiple crimes after thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen in Pearl. According to police, in February, an Ulta Beauty store in the city was burglarized, with the value of the items stolen coming to around $3,150.