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HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced two men were arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers. According to Jones, Bruce White, 18, and Ezra White, 19, were both arrested without incident and are being held in the Hinds County Detention Center. Jones said Terry Burrell, Jr., 16, […]

GLUCKSTADT – The Gluckstadt Police Department has arrested a woman on an embezzlement charge following what officials described as an extensive investigation. Police identified the suspect as Jazzman Clack. In a statement, the department said officers and investigators spent significant time gathering evidence and conducting a thorough investigation before...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - The Ridgeland Police Department and Ridgeland Fire Department are both currently experiencing a C Spire phone outage, according to officials. The outage is affecting the departments’ administrative phone lines. 911 lines continue to be fully operational, officials said, and the public is advised to call 911 in case of an emergency.

Tristan Jusino-Lansing of Mississippi College earned GSC Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Freshman of the Week honors for performances during April 13-19.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The University of Mississippi Medical Center hosted its annual Ceremony of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, honoring anatomical donors and the impact they’ve had on students. Family members, friends, students and staff gathered at the UMMC cemetery as students from various programs shared how those donors have...

Smart kids and great ideas come together for the Main Street Clinton Children’s Business Fair each year in Clinton, and registration is now open to get plans on the books for the 2026 edition. The fair is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, on Jefferson Street, alongside the...

JACKSON, Miss. — Community Animal Rescue and Adoption has the sweetest dog up for adoption named Dusty. This young dog has brought the shelter energy and joy since the day he arrived. According to CARA, Dusty was found in Jackson after a woman came across a pack of stray...

Clinton Junior High School recently named Mrs. Kimple as Teacher of the Month. School officials say she has consistently demonstrated excellence in the classroom through her dedication, creativity and strong commitment to student success. They also note that she fosters a positive and engaging learning environment where all students feel...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) announced enhancements will be made to improve campus safety. According to the university, the changes will affect the Energy Management Plan (EMP) and Campus Safety Project (CSP) with the goals to modernize facilities, conserve energy, improve lighting and enhance safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors across […]

Mississippi's two largest power companies are opposing a developer's efforts to generate its own electricity for a data center in Ridgeland.