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State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed a motion asking the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man who was indicted in the death of a University of Mississippi student. According to court documents, the parties asked for the case against Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., of Grenada, to be sealed because […]
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in store for our Saturday and Sunday
Bits and pieces of low pressure lingered in our area today, along a stationary front. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms were the rule once again across our area on our Friday. Some of the rainfall was on the heavy side at times and some of the thunderstorms were on the hefty side at times. We did see temperatures top off well below the normal for the time of the year, which happens to be right around 93 degrees. Most of the high temperatures on our Friday topped off in the 80s. Most of the heat index values were in the 80s and 90s. Beyond the isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms we did see variably cloudy to mostly cloudy skies as the rule.
Two arrested on armed robbery charges following drug deal gone wrong in Escatawpa
ESCATAWPA, Miss. (WLOX) - Two Moss Point citizens are jailed on armed robbery charges following an alleged drug deal, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on Friday. Around 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning, deputies were called to Broddack Avenue in Escatawpa, where they arrested 28-year-old Christopher Ramon Freeman and 22-year-old...
Horn and Clark Families Receive Signal Honor for Excellence in the Seafood Industry
The Horn and Clark families in coastal Mississippi and Alabama have long been synonymous with the seafood industry. Back on May 4, Ralph Horn, the late patriarch of that family, plus Clark Seafood as a business, were both inducted into the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum Heritage Hall of Fame at the museum’s popular Biloxi facility.
PB’s Twisted “Q” puts McHenry on the map with mouthwatering barbecue
MCHENRY, Miss. (WLOX) - Between Wiggins and Saucier, you’ll find the small town of McHenry. This community is embracing its new restaurant — PB’s Twisted “Q”. The self-proclaimed “Kings of the Brisket” can be found just off Highway 49. According to co-owner Michael Bruce Burton, there’s nothing like it in McHenry.
Keesler Federal Credit Union donates school supplies to area kindergarten students
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Caitlin Bradshaw visited Studio 3 to explain Keesler Federal Credit Union’s Bright Futures Initiative that donates boxes of school supplies to area kindergarten students in the area. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or...
Shedeur Sanders Reflects On His Time At HBCU Jackson State: ‘I’m Undefeated In The SWAC’
Shedeur Sanders is reflecting on the time he spent playing at Jackson State University during his first Big XII Media Day on July 10. The rising senior and quarterback for the University of Colorado shared that he had high expectations for the team going forward.
Whelen Engineering First Responders Night & Kids Night at The Mag on Saturday, July 27
COLUMBUS, Miss. (07/18/24) - Magnolia Motor Speedway features First Responders Night with all first responders receiving FREE Grandstand Admission with proof of credentials courtesy of Whelen Engineering - the Official Safety Light Provider of Magnolia Motor Speedway. In addition the night's fun festivities include Kid's Bicycle, Power Wheels, and Foot...
Mental health tips for children
WXXV News 25 invited Gulfport Behavioral CEO Dean Doty to talk about mental health tips for children ahead of the school year. Doty said one thing parents can do to prepare their kids for the school year is to prioritize self-care for themselves and their kids. Another tip for parents...
Crowd shows up to support grieving mother Heather Wyatt at court hearing in South MS
Protesters gathered outside the Jackson County courts in Pascagoula to support Heather Wyatt as a hearing was held over an order temporarily shutting down Heather Wyatt’s social media. The judge reinstated her social media in the hearing.
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