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wlbt. com > 05/04/2026 > 17-ole-miss-drops-series-22-arkansas-walk-off-home-run-finale

#17 Ole Miss drops series to #22 Arkansas on walk-off home run in finale

5+ hour, 1+ min ago  (775+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WLBT) - No. 17 Ole Miss took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth Sunday afternoon but could not hold on as No. 22 Arkansas walked it off for a 5-4 win and the series victory. Christian Turner hit a two-run…...

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wlbt. com > video > 04/22/2026 > auburn-hires-new-gymnastics-head-coach

Auburn hires new gymnastics head coach

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (54+ words) WLBT Auburn hires new gymnastics head coach Watching Your Wallet: Using AI to plan travel Crews respond to 3-alarm house fire on Koring Rd. , officials say Lansing seeks public input on plan to address homelessness Sugar Mamas bakery to host…...

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wlbt. com > video > 04/09/2026 > a-good-man-father-drowns-while-kayaking-with-6-year-old-son

'A good man': Father drowns while kayaking with 6-year-old son

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (81+ words) WLBT 'A good man': Father drowns while kayaking with 6-year-old son Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to killing 8 women US and Iran prepare for talks during fragile ceasefire Jury hears confession in Jackson State student murder trial Here's…...

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wlbt. com > 03/29/2026 > red-brick-roads-festival-returns-clinton

Red Brick Roads Festival returns to Clinton

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (272+ words) CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival wrapped up its ninth year this weekend with live music, art, and activities in Clinton. Music filled the streets in Olde Towne Clinton as bands, artists, and the community…...

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wlbt. com > 03/10/2026 > district-72-day-brings-constituents-state-capitol

District 72 Day brings constituents to state Capitol

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (236+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - North Jackson residents filled the halls of the State Capitol on Tuesday as Rep. Justis Gibbs hosted "District 72 Day," bringing constituents to the forefront of the legislative session. Students from the Callaway High School choir performed in…...

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wlbt. com > 03/04/2026 > lou-holtz-legendary-college-football-coach-dies-89

Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach, dies at 89

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (187+ words) Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of death was not provided by the family. Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead…...

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wlbt. com > 02/04/2026 > jackson-mother-seeks-justice-after-murder-suspects-cleared-sons-death

Jackson mother seeks justice after murder suspects cleared in son's death

3+ mon, 41+ 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…...

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wlbt. com > video > 01/18/2026 > natchez-man-arrested-semi-truck-arson-case-faces-additional-drug-charges

Natchez man arrested in semi-truck arson case, faces additional drug charges

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (65+ words) 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 Injuries reported after train hits car in Smith County University…...

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wlbt. com > 09/15/2025 > prison-employee-accused-trying-smuggle-grillz-an-inmate

Prison employee accused of trying to smuggle "grillz" to an inmate

7+ 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…...

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wlbt. com > 08/29/2025 > i-dont-think-this-route-is-best-way-go-state-lawmaker-disagrees-with-removing-junk-food-snap-benefits

I don't think this route is the best way to go: State lawmaker disagrees with removing junk food from SNAP benefits

8+ 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…...