Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole and Joseph Doehring
The boy's mother told CNN she asked her son to call 911 after the father of one of her children came home at 4 a.m. 'irate'.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole and Joseph Doehring
"Tori was a champion… a beacon of light that shined so bright!
DIGITAL DESK: Former Miss Mississippi Holly Brand chats about passing first round on NBC’s The Voice
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 2:52 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Sharie Nicole
Judge Kelly Clarkson immediately turned her chair as Brand sang, “Mississippi Girl” by Faith Hill.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:47 AM CST
|By Anthony Warren and Sharie Nicole
Parts of state remain under a wind advisory until Friday evening.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:14 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The same judge who sentenced David Spicer 22 years ago also granted his freedom.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
KLLM Transport Services teamed up with The Decal Guys of Jackson to honor Coach Mike Leach by providing a special wrap of MSU’s equipment truck.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:39 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
"Two were on my right leg, one had my arm and one of ‘em bit me on my back," he said.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:24 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole and C.J. LeMaster
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the death of a JSU student," said JSU President Thomas K. Hudson.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The non-profit, public interest law firm believes people who have paid their debt to society should not be permanently banned.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:04 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole and Jordan Gartner
A high school senior in Mississippi died in a car crash just days before her birthday.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole, Quentin Smith and Andrew McMunn
Police in Jackson said Trevonte Leshawn Willis has been put behind bars without bond.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Relativity Space already is clearing ground for the construction of several new facilities.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:27 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
“Our investigators take all concerning statements and threats seriously,” U.S. Capitol Police said in a post on Twitter.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Anthony Warren and Sharie Nicole
State-run drinking water distribution sites will operate through Saturday, MEMA says.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole and Quentin Smith
The mayor and governor continue to swap words amid Jackson’s ongoing water crisis.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Mayor Dale Berry turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He has since bonded out of jail.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 9:50 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole, Anthony Warren and C.J. LeMaster
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:57 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The first case of Monkeypox was reported this week.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 8:53 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The quick clip shows officials surrounding a vehicle and quickly taking the suspect down.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 12:15 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole and Debra Worley
A mother in Mississippi told her daughter she wasn’t paying for college – a joke that turned into nearly $2 million in scholarships for a driven, 4.3 GPA high school senior.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) appointed Dr. Wright to be the state’s top pre-K-12 education official in 2013.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
Chief Robert MaHaffey says the statue was found around 3 a.m. Tuesday on the side of Highway 43 near Goodman Road.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:08 AM CDT
|By Sharie Nicole
The new store is located at 685 Highland Colony Parkway near Costco in Ridgeland. It opens 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Judith Gatewood is a retired home economics teacher involved in various activities that mirror many of her classroom lessons dozens of years ago.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole and Brendan Hall
The suit, known as “Ticket, Arrest, and Tow,” claims the policy violates the United States Constitution and must be terminated.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Most affectionately known as ‘Legendary Lucy,’ Harris averaged 25.9 points and 14.4 rebounds a game at DSU, almost 30 years before the Women’s National Basketball Association existed.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 12:36 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The program covers tuition, expenses, including testing fees, books and mentor stipends.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The Senate’s proposal would eliminate more than $316.6 million in recurring revenue from the budget by 2026.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 3:29 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons (D-MS) is calling for an Ombudsman position to be created to offer a nonpartisan, objective report on how federal pandemic relief dollars are spent.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 10:26 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
“It’s time we take a hard stance against the smuggling of this deadly drug,” Rep. Michael Guest said.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:56 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The hybrid scheduling option is available immediately and will extend through March 11, 2022.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 2:31 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Job searches for remote opportunities grew 360% between June 2019 and June 2021, according to Glassdoor research, which means more opportunities for scammers.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 6:01 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The funding will help improve the condition of about 1,170 bridges in poor condition and to preserve and improve more than 5,690 bridges in fair condition in the state.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 2:52 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The bill would reduce the grocery tax from 7% to 4% over six years, beginning this July.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Youth locked up in adult prisons are twice as likely to be beaten by prison staff, five times more likely to be sexually assaulted, and 36 times more likely to attempt suicide, the report said.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 at 3:01 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The proposal raises a teacher’s base pay on average by $4,700.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 2:12 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Roshunda Black-Mitchell is creating her own non-traditional learning space, called Amazing Kids Mentoring Program.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2021 at 12:25 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Deputy U.S. Marshal Josie Wells was killed on March 10, 2015.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2021 at 1:20 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Happy Holidays to all servicemen and women and their families.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 11:09 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
You do not have to apply for the benefits. MDHS says each eligible recipient will receive a letter informing them of the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF) payment.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
“Upcoming holiday gatherings will create conditions for rapid COVID-19 transmission. This is an important time to take special care of your health and the health of others,” MSDH said.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 1:34 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Deputies say the county’s child protection services found small and medically vulnerable children in the home with “very serious injuries.”
Updated: Dec. 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
“We got as many grown-ups as children who like to come and look,” Jimmy Stewart laughed, with a true southern accent.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The funds will cover tuition and expenses for up to 240 individuals seeking a graduate degree in elementary and secondary education.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
“I’ve never heard of anything like this!” Lequida Sanders said. “I’m confused, but it happened.”
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 11:49 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Despite visual impairment, Cathy Maberry sees better than many people. She envisioned the life she wanted and stopped short of nothing to live it.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Hollandale Police Officer Matthew Mann tried his best to 'impress the girl' on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 4:18 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
Family and friends know Henley Greer as, ‘Boo the Beast.”
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
In only 60 seconds, the spot, titled “The Halftime Game,” tells the story of the heart, soul, and grit of marching band members.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 10:22 AM CST
|By Sharie Nicole
The students are non-voting members but they can share their views on policy decisions regarding Mississippi public schools.