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Russian musicians walk away from everything to start new life in Jackson

A pair of Russian brothers who are world-class musicians walked away from everything they knew to start a new life in Jackson. → Read More

JPD chief says misdemeanor jail would help put dent in Jackson crime

Jackson police Chief James Davis was in the hot seat during a community meeting in Fondren. → Read More

Boil water advisory issued for several homes and businesses

The city of Jackson issued two new boil water notices Tuesday. The first water notice was issued for 20 customers along Oak Brook Drive.The second water notice affects 130 homes and businesses along Lakeland Lane and Eastbrooke Street.The city cites a loss in water pressure in both areas as the reason for the boil water advisories.All customers are advised to boil their drinking water for at… → Read More

Child is one of three injured in late night shooting

Two men and a 4-year-old girl were shot on Road of Remembrance in Jackson late Monday night.Police said two men, driving separate cars, attempted to go around a brown car that was stopped in the roadway.They told police that a man got out and started shooting at them.Investigators said both men were injured.A family in the area said their 4-year-old was also hit by a bullet.The two men drove… → Read More

Teen became pregnant after she was raped, leading parents on search for abortion clinic

A Mississippi family was going through the unimaginable after they learned their young teenage daughter had been raped and was pregnant. → Read More

Fresh fruit and vegetables handed out to help families at Thanksgiving

The United Way of the Capital Area and Footprint Farms team up to distribute fresh fruit and vegetables. → Read More

High-tech surgery speeds recovery time for patients suffering from painful back conditions

New robotic surgical procedures have changed the game for patients suffering from chronic back pain and conditions. → Read More

Jackson police arrest two suspects in murder of 12-year-old

Adrian McDouglas was playing in front yard when killed → Read More

Teenage sexual assault survivor driving force behind specialty tag

There are more than 200 specialty tags available in Mississippi, and a Rankin County teenager is working to add one more. → Read More

12-year-old Mississippi gymnast wins national title

Three metro-area gymnasts are headed to the men's national gymnastics championships this weekend in Michigan. → Read More

'We lost thousands of people who just didn't have to die,' Dobbs says about COVID-19

For two years, Mississippi health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has been the face of COVID-19 response in the state. In just a few months, he will retire. → Read More

3 metro gymnasts headed to national championships

Three metro-area gymnasts are headed to the Men's National Gymnastics Championships this weekend in Michigan. → Read More

Rankin woman uses experience with pregnancy loss to help others

As many as one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. → Read More

Simpson County School District to hold vote on new high school

The Simpson County School District will hold a special meeting Tuesday to determine the fate of a bond issue to build a new high school. → Read More

Appeal hearing held for former Hinds County assistant principal

An appeal hearing was held in the firing of the assistant principal at Gary Road Elementary School in Byram. → Read More

Get a first look at plans for inside the new Jackson Planetarium

The Jackson Planetarium has come a long way since it closed four years ago for renovation. Now, 16 WAPT News has a first look at plans for the inside of the attraction. → Read More

Medical marijuana businesses sprouting up around Mississippi

"I want to be the Chick-fil-A of cannabis," industry expert says. → Read More

Teacher still recovering year after COVID-19 nearly killed her

"I remember coming to and my mom was there. She would sing hymns to me from the hymnal, and that’s when I knew that it wasn’t fake," Julie Collier said. → Read More

Fitch talks Supreme Court ruling in Mississippi abortion case

If the court upholds Mississippi's law, opponents believe it would open the door to even more restrictions on abortion, if not outright bans. → Read More

Mississippi working to get more COVID-19 tests, treatment, governor says

Gov. Tate Reeves encourages Mississippians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. → Read More