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Jackson mother seeks justice after murder suspects cleared in son’s death
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (563+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson mother says she is back at square one in her fight for justice after a grand jury cleared two murder suspects in her son's death. Stephanie George's 21-year-old son, Cortez George, was killed in a…...
Natchez man arrested in semi-truck arson case, faces additional drug charges
2+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) Natchez man arrested in semi-truck arson case, faces additional drug charges'WLBT Natchez man arrested in semi-truck arson case, faces additional drug charges "Bill would expand healthy options in Mississippi "food deserts" Local college dedicates basketball season to late former player…...
Prison employee accused of trying to smuggle ‘grillz’ to an inmate
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) " A South Carolina prison employee was arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle jewelry teeth coverings, commonly known as "grillz," to an inmate. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) said 36-year-old Sharon Elizabeth Smith was arrested…...
“I don’t think this route is the best way to go”: State lawmaker disagrees with removing junk food from SNAP benefits
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (345+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In the Magnolia State, taxpayers could save more than $22 million per year if the state restricted the purchase of junk foods with SNAP benefits, according to State Auditor Shad White. However, Mississippi State Rep. Justis Gibbs said…...
Reeves taps Clinton attorney for new circuit court position
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (181+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Clinton attorney has been tapped to serve as Hinds County circuit judge. On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Damon Stevenson had been appointed to the post, which was created by the Mississippi Legislature. "Damon's unwavering commitment…...
Day 2: NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) EUGENE, Or. (WLBT) - Competition continued in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday, where more Mississippi athletes looked to move forward, and one even secured a National Championship. Bair came into the day in 1st place with a 287-point lead, and he added to…...
School director accused of being ‘ringleader of makeshift child fight club’
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) A school director in Arkansas is accused of being the "ringleader of a makeshift child fight club," a prosecuting attorney says. JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) " A school director in Arkansas is accused of being the "ringleader of a makeshift…...
Camp Kamassa is officially open to the public in Crystal Springs
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (785+ words) This is the Disney World for special needs camps, I mean it's got everything, it covers all of the basics. It allows the kids to be real independent and do things on their own, which normally they wouldn't be able…...
6 killed, nearly 30 injured after severe storms batter Mississippi
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Six people were killed, and nearly 30 injured after powerful storms swept through much of the South on Saturday. The first round of storms brushed through Mississippi late Friday night, leaving three injured and hospitalized in Grenada County,…...