Three people in the ICU after early morning crash in Ridgeland
The Ridgeland Police Department is investigating after an accident involving five people early Friday morning.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Ridgeland’s eco park, designed for flood control and outdoor recreation, opens
City leaders said the project’s first goal is flood protection, detaining water to prevent flooding downstream in the Purple Creek Basin.
May 12, 2026Open source
$63M in water, sewer upgrades on tap for Ridgeland, thanks to AWS investment
Investments include $30 million for Ridgeland water and $8 million for a new Ridgeland Fire Department.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Madison County withdraws from Jackson airport lawsuit
Madison was named as a party in the suit because it would have an appointment on the new airport board.
May 5, 2026Open source
Madison County approves $1.5M change order to lock in lower construction rates
County officials said the decision is designed to save taxpayers money by locking in 2024 construction rates rather than paying higher 2027 prices.
May 4, 2026Open source
Marshall notebook: Herd partnering with Marshall Health Network for jersey patches
Marshall men’s golf wrapped its season at the 2026 Sun Belt Conference championship tournament at Annandale Golf Club in Madison, Mississippi. Freshman Jac...
May 2, 2026Open source
Marshall falls out of first place in Sun Belt with 5-3 setback to James Madison
UL Monroe is in sole possession of first place after its scheduled Friday contest was postponed. The Warhawks will battle Southern Mississippi in a doublehea...
May 2, 2026Open source
Six-run seventh sifts No. 12 Southern Miss over James Madison
The Golden Eagles won for the fourth-straight game and the 10th time over the last 12 contests.
May 9, 2026Open source
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New Jackson mural unveiled in honor of America250
A new mural was unveiled at Genesis and Light Center’s Albert Wilson Empowerment Building Friday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
Jackson police seek more than $2 million in grant funding for crime prevention
Jackson city leaders are expected to consider several grant requests from the Jackson Police Department during next week’s City Council meeting, including...
May 16, 2026Open source
‘Meaningless change of a date on the calendar’: Owens files second motion to dismiss
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Embattled Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens has filed another motion to dismiss the charges against him in the Jackson briber...
May 15, 2026Open source
Jackson staple closing its doors after nearly 50 years of business
After nearly 50 years of selling boots and hats, Boots & More is officially calling it quits after the owner announced his retirement earlier this week.
May 15, 2026Open source
Dozens of fire trucks respond to massive Jackson storage facility blaze; Arrests underway
Jackson fire investigators say a woman confessed to setting a massive fire Tuesday at a storage facility on Highway 80 in Jackson.
May 12, 2026Open source
Judge approves protective order in federal corruption case against Lumumba, Owens
A federal judge has approved a protective order governing evidence in the ongoing public corruption case against former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, H...
May 12, 2026Open source
NWS merges 2 EF-3 tornadoes, estimates over 65-mile continuous track
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The National Weather Service in Jackson has confirmed that the two EF-3 tornado tracks in Southwest Mississippi are one continuous...
May 8, 2026Open source
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices’ Voting Rights Act ruling
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — At 16, Edward Blackmon Jr. was arrested during a protest for voting rights in his Mississippi hometown. He was loaded with schoolmate...
May 2, 2026Open source
What to know: OU softball set to host Mississippi State in Norman Super Regional
The OU softball team is one series victory away from reaching another Women's College World Series as the Sooners look to reclaim their national title status.
May 19, 2026Open source
US Marshals capture alleged child molester in Memphis
A man wanted in connection with a child molestation case out of Tupelo, Mississippi, has been captured in Memphis.
May 14, 2026Open source
Task force arrests Mississippi homicide suspect in Toledo
The investigation also led to the arrest of other men wanted from local jurisdictions.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pilots safely eject from military aircraft after ‘mishap’ in Fayette County
A T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi crashed in Fayette County, Alabama on Tuesday, May 12.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pilots safely eject from military aircraft after ‘mishap’ on Lamar, Fayette County line
A T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi crashed in Fayette County, Alabama on Tuesday, May 12.
May 12, 2026Open source
LCSD, Scouting America announce youth explorer program
East Mississippi youth interested in law enforcement as a potential career choice can get a first-hand look at what it takes to keep Meridian and Lauderdale...
May 12, 2026Open source
Clinton, Central DeWitt girls take 5th and 6th at conference track meet
The Clinton girls track and field team placed fifth and Central DeWitt was sixth at the Mississippi Athletic Conference Girls Championship held Wednesday, Ma...
May 12, 2026Open source
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi, school officials said
May 12, 2026Open source
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, a first-team All-SEC selection last season, was shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday and is in stable condition f...
May 11, 2026Open source
Sabers and River Kings finish 3rd and 4th at conference meet
DAVENPORT — The Central DeWitt and Clinton boys track and field teams placed third and fourth, respectively out of 10 teams competing Thursday at the Missi...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Ridgeland is in Madison County, Mississippi.
Region: Mississippi
ZIP Codes
39157, 39158
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The Minneapolis Queen is a great way to get out on the water this summer Adam del Rosso and Reg Chapman mad...
Adam del Rosso and Reg Chapman made their way to Bohemian Flats in Minneapolis to check out the Minneapolis Queen— the ticket for a fun adventure on the Mi...
May 23, 2026Open source
This Gulf Coast city stages a downtown comeback: luxury apartments, hotels, restaurants, more
Restaurants, hotels and a $105 million mixed-use town center including shops and luxury apartments could transform downtown Gulfport on the Mississippi Coast.
May 20, 2026Open source
Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act
On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlement west of the Mississippi River by making feder...
May 20, 2026Open source
Oregon Sen. Merkley joins bipartisan bill to classify nursing degrees as professional, restore student loan...
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday to restore federal student loan access for nursing students.
May 20, 2026Open source
What to know: OU softball set to host Mississippi State in Norman Super Regional
The OU softball team is one series victory away from reaching another Women's College World Series as the Sooners look to reclaim their national title status.
May 19, 2026Open source
No. 8 Southern Miss wins 8th consecutive game
Eight Golden Eagle seniors, Colby Allen, Armistead, Higdon, Morrison, Sivley, Russo, Caleb Stelly, and Urban, were honored before the game.
May 16, 2026Open source
Former FCAHS coach charged with felony embezzlement
Thomas Chambliss appeared in the Forrest County Justice Court Friday for his initial appearance.
May 16, 2026Open source
‘We are closer than we’ve ever been’: Eagle One mega site receives $750k boost, ADP leaders say
ADP leaders say the latest funding will help prepare the Eagle One mega site for future industrial projects they hope will bring thousands of jobs to the Pin...
May 16, 2026Open source
Mississippi jail administrators form association to improve detention facilities
Jail administrators across Mississippi are forming a unified organization to improve how detention facilities operate, addressing challenges from mental heal...
May 16, 2026Open source
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