Mary Grace Eppes
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Security threat near airport shuts down International Drive
A suspicious package found near the aiport off of International Drive was found. → Read More
Brandon man charged in crash that killed motorcyclist
Brandon police have made an arrest in a deadly weekend crash that took the life of a Pearl man. → Read More
Atmos Energy, Extra Table team up to fight child hunger
Every day for two weeks, thousands of healthy snack packs will be delivered to Extra Table’s partner food pantries and soup kitchens to ensure children get proper nutrition. → Read More
City of Jackson Animal Shelter remains closed
According to the report, on a scale of one to 10, the city's shelter ranked as a negative number. → Read More
City of Terry closes city hall over COVID-19 cases
A COVID-19 outbreak has caused the City of Terry to temporarily close. The city sent a memo out Wednesday notifying the public that City Hall will be closed until further notice. Staff will continue operations remotely in order to continue serving the community. City officials said the closure comes after several COVID-19 cases were identified among staff members.Customers can continue using… → Read More
JPD investigating shooting on Corley Avenue
A 16WAPT crew arrived on scene and saw a car with the windows shot out behind the Church's Chicken on Corley Avenue. → Read More
Jackson restauranteur wants young adults to apply for Refill Jackson Initiative
The 8-week training program is designed to teach essentials soft skills in a classroom setting and on-the-job training opportunities. → Read More
Deputy-involved shooting in Rankin County
The scene is on Isobel Dean Street in the Robinhood neighborhood. → Read More
Rankin Co. youth minister arrested on child exploitation charges
Flowood police said multiple complaints from youth members of the church prompted the investigation between the church and police. → Read More
Man on parole arrested on child abuse, torture charges in Lee County
A parolee in Lee County has been arrested for multiple counts of child abuse, including one described at "torture". → Read More
Waste Management makes holiday schedule changes
Waste Management announced changes to garbage collection days for some residents over the Christmas and New Year's holiday week. → Read More
Patients at children's hospital surprised with bear-y special delivery for Christmas
Nicholas Air, a private air service, helped Santa this year by flying a plane full of teddy bears to the patients at Children's of Mississippi, the state's only children's hospital. → Read More
Firefighters work to extinguish fire at two homes on Hollywood Avenue
One firefighter received minor burns while working to extinguish the fire, but did not have to be transported to the hospital. → Read More
Governor recognizes state law enforcement officers after COVID-19 State of Emergency
Governor Tate Reeves is honoring the sacrifices made by state law enforcement officers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. → Read More
One arrested in Springdale Drive deadly shooting
The victim, who police describe as a Black man in his late 30s to 40s, was shot and died from his injuries at the scene. → Read More
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Scott Co.
The passenger exited with his hands raised and the suspect exited the driver's side with a 9mm pistol, according to Scott County officials. → Read More
22-year-old man shot and killed in car on Elton Park Drive
Police are investigating a deadly shooting after a man's body was found in a car Monday afternoon in Jackson. Investigators said the shooting happened around 3 pm in the 300 block of Elton Park Drive. Kevin Taylor, 22, was shot in the parking lot while sitting inside his vehicle. Investigators said Taylor died from his injuries at the scene. Police have not released any additional information… → Read More
Mississippi health officials report first pediatric flu death of this year's flu season
So far, there have been a total of 23 pediatric flu deaths reported in Mississippi since pediatric flu deaths became reportable in the 2008-2009 flu season. → Read More
JFD: Firefighters hear 20 gunshots before stray bullet rips through fire station window
A Jackson firefighter hit the ground when shots were fired outside Station 19. → Read More
Jackson fire station shot into Wednesday night
Firefighters reported hearing at least 20 gunshots. → Read More