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Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza helps hunters prepare for the upcoming season
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting its annual Wildlife Extravaganza at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Many hunters use this event to prepare for the upcoming season. Vendors offer outdoor clothing, hunting equipment, and other essentials. One of the most important things that a hunter...
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The man accused of killing former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen appeared in Forrest County court on Friday, July 26. Bricen Rivers was denied bond on a first-degree murder charge. He received a $20,000 bond on a grand larceny charge and a $20,000 bond on a tampering with evidence […]
Legislature weighing tax reforms, including a change to Mississippi’s tax on food
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A recent study by SmileHub named Mississippi the least supportive state for people living in poverty. It’s the poorest state but charges the most tax on food. Mississippi taxes food at 7 percent, the highest rate in the nation. A $200 grocery bill will...
Laurel 12U earn championship of the Quad County League
The Laurel 12U Peewee team finished its year with a 15-5 record and as Champions of the Quad County League. The boys started the tournament off as the #4 seed in a 15 team, full double elimination tournament. In game one, they faced off against Summerland and came away 12-2 winners in three innings.
Red Cross wraps up 2-day shelter simulation training in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southeast Mississippi Chapter American Red Cross spent this weekend preparing for hurricane season by getting Red Cross volunteers ready to open disaster shelters, if needed. Saturday was the final day of a two-day seminar on American Red Cross shelter simulation training at the Forrest County...
Pickleball tournament raises money for diabetes awareness
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The inaugural ‘Dinkin’ for Diabetes’ fundraiser tournament was held at The Pickle Jar in Jackson Saturday. “It’s such a fast-growing and fun sport, and everyone loves playing,” said Donna Cromeans, the event organizer for Dinkin’ for Diabetes. “[My favorite part was] just watching everybody have fun and sharing the love of this game that has taken us all by storm.”
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Hot and Humid Tomorrow
Happy Sunday evening! Temperatures overnight remain in the 80s to upper 70s. Hot and humid Monday with afternoon temperatures in the low 90s. A couple showers or storms are possible in the afternoon. See a spelling or grammar error in this story? Report it to our team HERE.
First Alert Forecast: temperatures heat up as rain chances go down
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Tonight: Most of us should stay dry for the rest of your Saturday night but an isolated shower can’t be completely ruled out. This warm and muggy air will stick around through the night as well and into Sunday. Temperatures will drop into the mid 70s.
Lauren Rogers Museum of the Arts gets Mississippi grant
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is getting a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. Each year, the state commission gives out funds to arts and cultural organizations across the state such as art, theater, music and dance. The money will help the museum with exhibitions,...
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