Nearly 100 pounds of marijuana found during Rankin County traffic stop
A search found about 96 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the SUV.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Florence crash leaves beloved Rankin County bus driver paralyzed after 18-wheeler slams school bus
Rankin County bus driver critically injured after crash with 18-wheeler; housemate identifies him as longtime community figure and Santa Claus volunteer
May 12, 2026Open source
School bus, 18-wheeler collide in Rankin County
A school bus and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash Monday on Eagle Post Road and Highway 49 South.
May 11, 2026Open source
Parents located, questioned after two children found abandoned in Rankin County
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two children were found abandoned Sunday evening.
May 11, 2026Open source
Two children found abandoned, sheriff’s department investigating
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two children were found abandoned Sunday evening.
May 11, 2026Open source
Two children found abandoned in Rankin County
The two children under the age of 5 were found in the Castlewoods Subdivision
May 11, 2026Open source
Two shot, one barricaded inside home in Rankin County
The roadway is currently blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area and take detours, officials added.
May 8, 2026Open source
Goon Squad victims file defamation suit against Rankin County supervisor
Two victims of the Rankin County Goon Squad filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against a county supervisor who they say publicly smeared their names.
May 7, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Daniel Acy
Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born Tuesday, November 18, 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi to Tammy Fitzgerald Bow...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings
UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time s...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Mississippi State’s season ends on 10th-inning homer as Georgia advances to College World Series
The Diamond Dawgs rallied from a five-run deficit, launched home run after home run and even grabbed the lead late — but Daniel Jackson’s two-run blast t...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Person of the Day | Kaylee Gatlin: High-Ranking Mississippi Golfer Attends Third Tour of Underrated Golf Camp
High-school junior Kaylee Gatlin of Madison, Mississippi, learned to play golf from her father and has since placed sixth in the state for her division.
May 30, 2026Open source
House Ethics chairman Guest, ranking member DeSaulnier give update on Mills investigation
Congressmen Michael Guest and Mark DeSaulnier said the House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Florida Congressman Cory Mills "may have violated...
May 12, 2026Open source
Southern Miss soars into Top 10; Ole Miss, Mississippi State in Top 15 in latest baseball rankings
All three of the ranked Mississippi college baseball teams are now all back in the Top 15, according to D1 Baseball.
May 11, 2026Open source
Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in A...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shutting off bridge lights because of mayflies
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that it will be shutting off the bridge’s roadway lights on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River Br...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Schedule for World Series 1 MIN READ
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns.,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Super Regional update
Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns., Georgia advances to World Series Auburn Sup...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lauderdale County schools prepare for higher state standards
Lauderdale County School District leaders are preparing parents, employees and community members for significant changes to Mississippi’s school accountabi...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mississippi law allows minors to be charged as adults in violent crimes
A newly signed Mississippi law would allow courts to try minors under 18 as adults who commit violent crimes with a firearm, increases penalties for sellin...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools
Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Mayor honors James Meredith with the Key to the City, proclaims June 25th as James Meredith Day
Meredith, a Mississippi native, became nationally known in 1962 when he integrated the University of Mississippi, a breakthrough in higher education during t...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in A...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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