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Mother Reports Son Pulled Gun on Her
CARTHAGE, Miss.–A mother called for Leake County deputies Saturday night when she says her son pulled a gun on her. That happened at about 10 p.m. at a house at the intersection of Lake Rd. and Damascus Church Rd. While she was on the phone with dispatchers, they could...
Shots Fired Calls in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.–Carthage Police and Leake County deputies investigated calls about gunshots on Martin Luther King Dr. and on Cook St. Those calls were just before 2 a.m. Saturday. Police looked for people who had possibly been shooting and did not report back finding anyone, though one person called the...
VHS Released Their Ninth Grade Football Schedule
Vicksburg High School has released its 2024 Freshman football schedule. The Gators’ season will begin on Tuesday when they hit the road to face Terry. VHS will have a total of three home games which will be against Rosa Scott, Germantown, and Ridgeland. They will travel to play Terry, Warren Central, and Clinton this year. All games will start at 6 p.m.
12-year-old injured in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was shot while he was with his uncle. The shooting happened in the capital city around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. According to Detective Tommie Brown, the child was with his uncle, Kristen Walton, when he was shot once in his back. […]
Holy Trinity’s Flower Guild blossoms in service to God
Carol McMillin always enjoyed the flowers on the altar at Holy Trinity Church and thought that “someday” she would get involved with that endeavor. That day came after she retired and found she had more time to dedicate toward providing flowers for the glory of God in the church. Along with six teams of two […]
Mayflower Café officially reopens to public on Monday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A historic café will officially reopen to the public on Monday, August 26. The Mayflower Café held a soft opening for customers on Friday, August 23. The restaurant sits on the corner of Capitol Street and Roach Street. The new owners, Hunter Evans and Cody McCain, bought the Mayflower Café, and renovations […]
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
From Mississippi to Australia: Madison Central graduate’s emotional journey to joining professional soccer team
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Ever since Cariel Ellis was 7 years old, she had a soccer ball at her feet and now her lifelong dream of being a professional player is coming true. “I always prayed and hoped that I would go pro,” Cariel Ellis said. “My parents and all the coaches I had growing up from club always believed in me so I had to continue to believe in myself.”
Hundreds attend 2024 Farish Forward Festival and Expo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for the Farish Forward Festival and Expo. The two-day event celebrates and promotes the culture, history and legacy of the Farish Street Historic District. “Farish Street is a part of my life. It’s a part of my history. It’s a part of my legacy. My […]
Vicksburg football plays with an identity that encapsulates the city
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Less than a mile from the banks of the Mississippi River sits Vicksburg Memorial Stadium. “The Swamp,” as it’s nicknamed, is home to the Vicksburg High School football team. The Gators exemplify the spirit of the city, according to head coach Christopher Lacey,...
The 'GOAT' Nick Saban gives his two cents on what makes Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Rebels different in 2024
Unfortunately, Paul Finebaum's infamous 2020 take about Lane Kiffin being the first Nick Saban disciple to dethrone the king never came to fruition. It never will now, due to Saban retiring from Alabama following 17 years and six national championships. Although Kiffin's Rebels came dangerously close a couple times to...
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