Judge hints at potential sentence for former mayor tied to bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The former mayor convicted for his role in the Jackson bribery scheme could face up to 46 months in prison.
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‘I can’t begin to tell you the shame I feel’: Former Hinds County DA sentenced in Jackson bribery scheme
Owens apologized to his family, his colleagues, and others for his 'foolish and repugnant' actions.
MS Republican Party discusses undecided Senate race
The Mississippi Republican Party is expected to host a press conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday in front of the Hinds County Courthouse.
Representatives of Cindy Hyde-Smith send letter to counties, demanding preservation of all affidavit ballots
Lawyers representing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign sent a letter Thursday to election commissioners and circuit clerks demanding “the immediate separation, secure custody, and preservations of all aff...
‘I knew better’: Aaron Banks sentenced in Jackson bribery case
Banks was one of two co-conspirators sentenced on Thursday. A third co-conspirator will be sentenced on November 20.
Wanted man arrested in Yazoo City following standoff
A man was arrested Thursday morning in Yazoo City following a standoff with the United States Marshals Service.
Mistletoe Marketplace brings 154 vendors to Mississippi Trade Mart
The 43rd annual Mistletoe Marketplace is open through Saturday at the Mississippi Trade Mart. This year, 154 vendors set up shop.
City of Jackson closes first encampment through Homeward JXN initiative
Additionally, the City of Jackson launched a new Homeward JXN website where residents can learn more about the initiative.
NAACP deploys election protection resources, staff to Mississippi
Amid a tightly contested race for Senate between incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Scott Colom (D), the NAACP announced Thursday that it has deployed national legal, policy and field staff to Mississippi to...
Calm after the storm following Tuesday’s chaotic City Council meeting
There was calm Thursday inside Jackson City Council chambers at the reconvened meeting following Tuesday’s heated session and cursing from Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes.
Colom campaign calls Hyde-Smith’s affidavit ballot separation, preservation demand ‘unlawful attack on...
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom’s campaign is responding after Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith’s legal team sent a letter to all 82 counties in Mississippi, demanding that county election commis...
Mississippi fire marshal’s office rolls out 30,000 free smoke detectors statewide
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is rolling out 30,000 new smoke detectors statewide, and local fire departments are giving them out for free.
Secretary of State explains affidavit ballot process in Mississippi Senate race
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson estimated that between 12,000 and 20,000 affidavit ballots remain uncounted in the state’s Senate race.
Jackson councilman Kenneth Stokes says data centers could fund road, bridge repairs
Councilman Kenneth Stokes said data centers are a new source of money for the city to fix roads and restore the Mayes Street bridge, which has barricades, piles of dirt and abandoned tires along its side.
Germantown’s Syrone Mcbeath named Week 11 Student-Athlete of the Week
Germantown running back Syrone McBeath has been named the Week 11 Student-Athlete of the Week.
Whitney Lipscomb announces run for Mississippi secretary of state
Whitney Lipscomb, a Gulfport native and Ridgeland resident, has become the second Republican to announce plans to run for Mississippi secretary of state.
JPD involved in active standoff at apartment complex
The Jackson Police Department is currently involved in an active standoff at The Park at Inverness apartments Thursday night.
Scott Colom projects victory in razor-thin Mississippi Senate race as uncounted ballots linger
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Democratic challenger Scott Colom declared confidence Wednesday morning in Mississippi’s uncalled U.S. Senate race, telling supporters he believes outstanding ballots will carry him...
Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign releases statement as Senate race remains undecided
Incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign has released the following statement as the race between Democratic challenger Scott Colom and Hyde-Smith remains undecided.
Senatobia group gives out diapers, food to honor Kohen Wiley
Loved ones, friends and strangers came out to honor Kohen Wiley in Senatobia. Wiley would have celebrated his second birthday this weekend.
State senator says absentee ballots are up as in-person early voting ends
Today was the last day to vote early in person. Circuit clerk offices closed at noon.
Day of the Dead celebration held in Jackson
It is a multi-day tradition celebrated from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, with roots in ancient Mesoamerican traditions.
Two injured in two-vehicle crash involving Pearl River County sheriff’s department vehicle early Saturday...
The North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries, including a Pearl River County sheriff’s department vehicle.
Hundreds march across Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge seeking justice for Nolan Wells
Community members, civil rights activists, organizers and supporters gathered Sunday in Mississippi for the Justice for Nolan Xavier Wells Mass March, calling for answers and accountability surrounding his d...