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Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans for a massive solar investment in rural Hinds County face pushback by some residents, claiming the project was greenlit far too quickly. Apex Clean Energy, which is based in Virginia, has cleared the first of many hurdles that would bring Mississippi’s largest solar plant to Hinds County. After holding […]
20-year-old dies after accident involving fireworks in Madison County
A man is dead after an accident involving fireworks, according to Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services. Webster says the incident happened just after midnight Friday at a home near Nick Davis Road and Pettus Road in Madison County. The 20-year-old was taken to Huntsville Hospital, where he was...
Mississippi man accused of supplying gun, ammunition in murder-for-hire scheme
A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to initiate a murder-for-hire plot targeting two individuals in Smith County. The arrest occurred on June 23, according to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. Randall Hutchinson, a Smith County resident, is accused of orchestrating a plan to have two residents killed...
Smith County watermelons arrive in time for July 4th celebrations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s the time of year many Southerners look forward to and the Fourth of July celebrations wouldn’t be the same for many families without the Smith County watermelons. Mouths are watering for the melon after missing out during last year’s drought. “Ok...
Westin Hotel Opens in Downtown Jackson
The Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 3, when city, county and state leaders gathered to cut the ribbon to the entrance of the new 203-room property located on South Congress Street across from the federal court building. The property is a $60-million public-private development project...
Young athletes compete in Junior Olympics in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — The US Region 6 Junior Olympics are underway in the Capital City and young athletes from all over the Southeast are competing. The Heptathlon and Decathlon athletes from various age groups 18 under took to Hughes Field and Millsaps College for the second day of competition.
Jackson’s mayor again says water collections are worse under third-party manager. Does the data back that up?
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Records again appear to refute the mayor’s repeated claim that the city’s water and sewer collections were better before they were placed under Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin. This week, the city released its latest episode of “Ask Antar,” where Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba...
Today at 11 Full Episode July 5, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - This full episode aired on July 5, 2024. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and include the headline of the story in your email.
Chapel Hart to headline Natchez Balloon Festival
NATCHEZ — Natchez Chapel Hart fans will be thrilled to learn that the band will return for the 2024 Natchez Balloon Festival as the headlining act, Alderman Curtis Moroney announced Thursday during July 4 activities on the bluff. Chapel Hart, a country music vocal group from Poplarville, rose to stardom after its debut on the […] The post Chapel Hart to headline Natchez Balloon Festival appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening federal judge and officer
Fayetteville, Arkansas – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Jonathan D. Ross, announced earlier this week that Joshua Matthew Goodin, a 40-year-old resident of Jackson, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to serious charges of threatening federal officials. Goodin entered his guilty plea on Monday, July 1, 2024, before United States Magistrate Judge Christy D. Comstock. He admitted to one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder a federal law enforcement officer.
‘As long as these people die, I’m going to bring the legislation’: Council approves measure requiring some businesses to have security
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A new Jackson ordinance will require businesses to hire security if they have at least three violent crimes in a 90-day period. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved an ordinance requiring businesses associated with violent crimes to hire security during hours of operation. The...
Former Jackson State football player hired on to TC Taylor’s staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A familiar face is in the building again for Jackson State football, this time as an assistant coach. JSU football announced on Thursday that former defensive back and Jackson State grad Tenoa Alex was added as the assistant linebackers coach and defensive analyst. Alex played...
Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church
CHURCH HILL—Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, will hold an evening prayer service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Music will be provided by Dr. Pat Doherty, organist. The service will include prayers of thanksgiving for Christ Church, the “mother church” of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. The congregation was founded in 1820 and is now […] The post Pray, worship and be part of the progress at Christ Church appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi woman says restaurant manager caused a scene following her $150 tip to a waitress
Dawn Montgomery sparked an online controversy after stating that she and her group left a hefty tip for an Applebee’s waiter, prompting the restaurant’s manager to inquire about the amount. Montgomery, upset and startled by the manager’s alleged conduct, took to social media to share her story. She...
Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘She brought music to so many’: Vicksburg’s musical matron Brasfield passes away
Longtime music educator and organist/choirmaster for the Church of the Holy Trinity, Dorothy Brasfield, died Saturday, June 29. She was 90 years old. Brasfield spent 42 years as a music educator, teaching thousands of students. She also served as the organist at Holy Trinity for more than 30 years. But her musical endeavors went beyond […]
2 minors arrested in City Pavilion shooting
A shooting that injured multiple people Friday, June 28, at City Pavilion has resulted in the arrest of two minors, according to information released this week by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). VPD officials said a 16-year-old suspect and a 14-year-old suspect were taken into custody Tuesday and each charged with aggravated assault and shooting into […]
Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today
Lincoln County is under a heat advisory today, Friday, July 5. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued the advisory, in effect from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all of central Mississippi, and portions of northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas. Heat index values of up to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temps and high […] The post Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today appeared first on Daily Leader.
19-year-old arrested, one wanted for victim fatally shot multiple times in North Jackson
Jackson police arrested a 19-year-old male and issued a warrant for another suspect in connection to a murder in North Jackson. The Jackson Police Department announced in a Thursday press release that Cameron Lee, 19, has been arrested for the murder of Roitavious Greenfield. Police also issued a murder warrant for Martraviois Douglas, 19, in connection to this case.
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