Department says article used ‘malicious’ sources to ‘tarnish’ sheriff’s reputation
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a response following accusations that the sheriff used incarcerated trusties ...
Mississippi school battling bats in the lunchroom
The bat removal has taken place at “several locations” of the Hamilton Attendance Center. According to Monroe County School ...
Brandon Mayoral Candidate Fred Shanks joins WLBT+ to discuss his run for mayor
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fred Shanks joined WLBT+ on Thursday to discuss his run for Brandon’s mayor. Shanks, representative ...
Municipal election preparations are underway around the metro
You have the power. The power is in the vote. The power is in the people. So, as always come out and vote. That’s your voice, ...
‘The message is: don’t do it’: New bill makes mail theft a state crime
In the past, mail theft was only a federal crime. However, under this legislation, it now becomes a state crime. Meaning, ...
Three arrested after purchasing gift cards with counterfeit bills at Kroger in Madison
Three people from North Carolina have been arrested after they used counterfeit bills to purchase Kroger gift cards in ...
More details on body found in Ridgeland landfill, looking back at Rolling Fork, and Germantown HS gets new arts center
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One of the top MS-13 leaders has been captured in Virginia, federal officials say
Federal officials announced the capture of an alleged leader of the MS-13 gang in Virginia on Thursday morning.
Campaign finance reports for Jackson candidates trickle in after deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Campaign finance reports for candidates running for office in the capital city continue to trickle in ...
‘You’re His Property’: Embattled Mississippi sheriff used inmates and county resources for personal gain, former inmates and deputy say
Bryan Bailey, the Mississippi sheriff whose department had been under federal investigation for torturing people, staffed his ...
Governor Tate Reeves signs comprehensive tax reform legislation into law
After all the political back and forth, there’s a bill signed into law that will change the taxes you pay in the state of Mississippi. The Governor is touting the eventual elimination of the income ...
Man arrested in Yazoo City for kidnapping, murder, other crimes
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been arrested by the Yazoo City Police Department for several crimes, including kidnapping and capital murder. Azarion Hatcher, the suspect was arrested for the ...