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Mississippi oficials looking for men in credit card fraud ring, buying large amounts of lumber. Have you seen them?
Mississippi authorities have released photos of two men reportedly involved in a credit card fraud ring. Officials from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are attempting to identify the two males, one Black and one Hispanic, who reportedly have made large purchases of lumber from several home improvement stores. They...
Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob VanLandingham entered the plea at a hearing in Jackson before U.S. […]
Mississippi among worst states for mental health: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Worsening mental health continues to be a problem nationwide, but a recent report reveals that is especially the case in Mississippi. Mental Health America (MHA) data shows Mississippi has the sixth lowest prevalence of mental illness. However, MHA revealed that mental health among Mississippi’s adults is seventh worst nationally. It also […]
Judge dismisses RNC lawsuit to block Mississippi from counting late ballots
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee aiming to prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. ruled that Mississippi’s procedure aligns with federal law and does not conflict with the elections clause, the electors […]
MDAH returns 95 Native American remains to Chickasaw Nation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) repatriated the remains of 95 Native American Ancestors and 1,500 lots of funerary objects to the Chickasaw Nation from sites across northern Mississippi. “We continue to work closely with Tribal representatives and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation ACT (NAGPRA) in our […]
Forrest County NAACP aims to stop youth crime
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Forrest County NAACP called on the community and its leaders to help stop youth-involved crime. Officials with the organization said they’re seeing more violent acts being committed by teens in their area, spanning from robberies to murder. They believe many youth lack the proper education and skills to avoid […]
Lucedale man killed in one-vehicle crash
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Lucedale man was killed during a one-vehicle crash in George County. George County deputies said the crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 in the 1200 block of CCC Road. Investigators said the driver, 24-year-old River Johnson, died at the scene. George County deputies are investigating […]
‘Grow the Legacy’: RCE’s Fearless 6 wins national cheer competition
BILOXI, Miss. — Four teams from a local cheerleading organization competed in a national competition earlier this month, with one of those squads bringing home a national title. Champions in Motion Richmond County Elite sent 60 cheerleaders to the NYA Association’s 2024 Nationals at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center....
TikTok hosts influencer panel in Jackson, addresses safety concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, with over a million users in Mississippi and 42,000 businesses. User safety and privacy have continuously been called in to question in the United States. A bill passed in 2023 to block the...
Attorney fighting Moss Point’s new radar system as drivers complain about pricey tickets
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - David Carson Futch, a local attorney, is going to court to put the brakes on Moss Point’s new radar system ticketing drivers going over the speed limit. The Moss Point Police Department began using handheld radar guns in June. Futch said he wanted to...
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