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Jackson man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Marcus Delars Branson, 27, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Branson was found in possession of a firearm by officers with the U.S. Probation Office during a home visit. Branson had a prior federal felony conviction...
What to know about the bribery case that brought down former councilwoman Angelique Lee
After pleading guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery charges on Wednesday, Angelique Lee, the former Ward 2 councilwoman, will now wait until Nov. 13 for a judge to sentence her. Hours after she resigned from the Jackson City Council on Wednesday morning, Lee entered the Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse...
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August 14 in the 4400 block of Whip Poor Will Street. Investigators said the suspect, 20-year-old Curtrevion Poe, had allegedly made threats to children and teachers at […]
Luxury apartments part of $500 million development in this Metro city
Amid sweltering temperatures Thursday morning, Flowood mayor Gary Rhoads and other dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking of a mix-used area that is part of an estimated $500 million mixed residential and commercial development called Waterpointe. This part, known as the Heights at Waterpoint is a "traditional neighborhood development," or TND, the "town within a town" would stretch 800,000 square feet in commercial space alone with 240 luxury units. It will also have a 250-car parking garage that will be the...
Six teens plead guilty to attempted carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Six teenagers pled guilty for attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland. Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Ahmaud Lampkin, 14; Cortarrius Huff, 19; Pernell Moore, 16; Braylon Cooper, 17; Tristan Burns, 14; Camerious Huff, 16, all pled guilty in front of Judge Dewey Arthur in Madison County […]
Little Sturgis a big deal in Oktibbeha County
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bikers are already rolling into Sturgis. Sturgis, Mississippi that is. The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Thursday and rolls through the weekend. There will be live music, food and merchandise vendors, bike shows, and more. Sturgis Mayor Leah Brown says they are expecting as...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 16-18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 16-18) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Mississippi Indie Film Forum – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson […]
Decrepit Pipes Put Jackson, Mississippi, on the Edge of Catastrophe. State Regulators Didn’t Act.
For years, Jackson residents endured periods of low water pressure, potentially unsafe drinking water or no water at all. All the while, state inspectors found few problems with the failing pipes that caused those problems.
Players of the Pine Belt: West Marion OL/DL Brandon Price
FOXWORTH, Miss. (WDAM) - After starting last season 0-4, West Marion High School found its groove and reeled off four wins in a row. The Trojans hope to build off that momentum headed into Head Coach Mason Woodrow’s second season. “The thing about West Marion kids is they love...
Booneville mayor federal civil trial set for October 2025
OXFORD – A year-old $1.5 million civil lawsuit against Booneville and its mayor over an alleged assault in 2022 will not go before a federal judge for another 14 months. The lawsuit that claims Booneville Mayor Chris Lindley unlawfully arrested then “physically assaulted and battered” a 17-year-old male juvenile at a city park in April 2022. The victim, now-19-year-old victim Zion Young, filed ...
MRA and Canton Academy win season openers
JACKSON, Miss. — MAIS Week Zero kicked off Thursday night. The MAIS football season is now officially underway. MRA and Canton Academy came out victorious in their season openers. MRA 42 Parklane 20 F. Canton Academy 33 Greenville Christian 32 F/OT.
Stockett shines in first start as MRA routs Parklane
MADISON — Samuel Stockett couldn’t have asked for a better start. The first-year starter threw five first half touchdowns to lead MRA past Parklane Academy 42-20 in the season-opening MAIS showdown of ranked teams at Patriot Field on Thursday night. “He’s got some good players around him and...
Moss Point mayor spotlights issues to overcome at state of city address
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - During the state of the city address Thursday night, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke about “hard truths” about his city. Despite the progress the River City has made since the Juneteenth tornado in 2023, Moss Point has a deficit of $2 million.
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