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Halloween stores reveal this year’s most popular costumes
alloween stores are working overtime to keep shelves stocked. → Read More
Halloween display in Brandon has neighborhood talking
WEBVTT TH PARKER WENTTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD THISAFTERNOON.SHE JOINS US LIVE FROM THENEWSROOM WITH THE LATEST. MEREDITH: A RANKIN COUNTYNEIGHBORHOOD IN CONTROVERSY OVERTHIS.WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AHALLOWEEN DECORATION NEIGHBORSARE CALLING RESEMBLANCE TOLYNCHING.BUT WE WENT THERE TODAY AND ITHAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN.THE RANKIN COUNTY SHERIFFSOFFICE SAYS IT WAS REMOVEDYESTERDAY.THEY SENT DEPUTIES TO THE… → Read More
30-year-old arrested week after shooting
JACKSON, Miss. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested a week after a shooting that critically injured another man, Jackson police said. The incident was reported about 3 a.m. Oct. 20 on Jones Avenue near the intersection of Cleveland Avenue, police said. Investigators found more than a dozen bullet shell casings on the ground, and the 28-year-old victim was shot multiple times, authorities said.… → Read More
Man eats breakfast, comes back robs restaurant, police say
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Waffle House in north Jackson. → Read More
Early Flu Season
WEBVTT SHE HAS MORE ON WHO SHOULD GET AFLU SHOT.MEREDITH: HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOURFLU SHOT YET?MIGHT WANT TO HURRY AND GET ONE BECAUSE FLU SEASON IS HERE.>> IT USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND THESAME TIME EVERY YEAR.MEREDITH: IT'S DIFFERENT THISYEAR.THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SAYS THEY ARE SEEING THEFLU EARLY.>> TYPICALLY THE FLU HAS THEBODY ACHES ALL OVER.WE EVEN HAVE… → Read More
Flu season comes early in Mississippi
State health officials say they are seeing early flu activity this year. → Read More
6 people injured after accident on Natchez Trace
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. — Authorities said two vehicles collided head-on while traveling the Natchez Trace late Sunday afternoon. The Trace was shut down in both directions around Mile Marker 95 near WestCounty Line Road, rangers said. An SUV carrying a family returning from a fishing trip collided with another SUV coming back from a camping trip, investigators said. "Preliminary investigation shows… → Read More
Memorial scheduled to be held for fallen firefighters
JFD holding ceremony at Fallen Firefighter Memorial → Read More
Thousands of shoppers expected at Canton Flea Market
CANTON, Miss. — Shoppers lined up outside the Canton Square as early as 6 a.m. Thursday to get an early start for the one-day shopping event. Vendors arrived even earlier to set up their booths for the last one-day Canton Flea Market event of the year. The Canton Flea Market attracts thousands of shoppers and is one of the largest outdoor craft markets in the South. It’s only held twice a year,… → Read More
Large fire destroys Jackson apartment building
JACKSON, Miss. — A large fire destroyed an apartment building Friday. The flames started just after 1 a.m. at the Southside Terrace Apartments on Siwell Road in Jackson. Everyone made it out of the two-story building, and no one was hurt. Fire officials said investigators are being called in to determine what started the fire. → Read More
Man shot, killed at south Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are searching for the person who killed a man at an apartment complex and ran away. Police and paramedics were called to the Village Apartments on Raymond Road around 3:30 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, they found a man dead inside. Police said an argument led to the shooting, and they are looking for Jerome Breeland, 27, as a suspect. He was last seen running… → Read More
Hundreds of volunteers help clean up Pearl River and Rez
JACKSON, Miss. — Hundreds of volunteers went to the Pearl River this weekend not to have a relaxing day in the water, but rather with a mission to complete. The project was called Operation Clean Sweep, and the target was to clean up the trash that is polluting the entire 500 miles of the Pearl River. People took their canoes, kayaks and boats to search for tires, glass bottles, plastics and… → Read More
Crooks try to break into gas station; walk away empty-handed
Thieves break the window at a Jackson gas station, but don't get away with anything, police say. → Read More
Bomb threat made against JSU dorm, authorities say
WEBVTT THE NEXT WEEK AND DETAILS COMINGUP.rtERIN: AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATINGA BOMB THREAT.MEREDITH PARKER LIVE WITH WHATWE KNOW ABOUT THE SITUATION.rtREPORTER: A BOMB THREAT ON THEJACKSON STATE CAMPUS THISMORNING HAS BEEN GIVEN THE ALLCLEAR.WHERE OUTSIDE OF THErt DATE --GATE AND THEY ARE CLOSING OFFALL INCOMING TRAFFIC AREA BEHINDTHE GATE IS JACKSON FIREDEPARTMENT AND AN AMBULANCE.rtCAMPUS POLICE… → Read More
Cycling event benefits ovarian cancer research
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Dozens of people will be cycling for cancer research Thursday. Newk's Cares and St. Dominic Hospital are hosting the 4th Annual Ovarian Cycle Jackson at The Club at the Township in Ridgeland. Supporters will ride in 45-minute sessions. It is all to support ovarian cancer research and to honor survivors and victims of the disease. One of those is Lori Newcomb, the wife of the… → Read More
Another Habitat for Humanity home built on Smith Robinson St.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi partnered with Habitat for Humanity → Read More
MDOT van donation will help Hinds County stay clean
Van will be used for the Inmate Litter Pick-Up Program. → Read More
BancorpSouth gives back to local non-profits
The entire property purchased to build the new Homewood Suites in Fondren is being salvaged. → Read More
Reality Career Fair held for Madison County Schools Freshmen
Ninth grade students from across the district split into groups to learn about paying for things like groceries, car notes, and cell phone bills. → Read More
‘We are returning the favor,’ governor says about hurricane relief effort
Gov. Phil Bryant helps lead an effort to send donations to Houston for Hurricane Harvey relief. → Read More