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Jackson councilman seeks answers on Grove Park renovation project
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (183+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman is asking for updates on a $1.3 million renovation project for Grove Park in northwest Jackson. Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes said he wants answers about where the project stands after the park closed in…...
Trump says Ukraine, Russia closer to peace deal but 'thorny issues' remain
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (61+ words) Trump says Ukraine, Russia closer to peace deal but 'thorny issues' remain'WLBT Trump says Ukraine, Russia closer to peace deal but 'thorny issues' remain 1 pilot dead, another critically injured after helicopters collide midair Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves…...
Local group uses childhood game to create vision boards for new year
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (357+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A local group put a new twist on traditional vision boards by incorporating a classic childhood game into goal-setting for the new year. Pretty Blowed Boutique hosted the event at the Briarwood Arts Center, where participants used…...
Vicksburg PD investigating two overnight shootings
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (150+ words) VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The Vicksburg Police Department is currently investigating two shootings. Both incidents happened early Sunday morning, according to the department. At approximately 12:20 a.m., officers responded to a wreck in the area of Fisher Ferry Road near Drusilla Lane. When…...
Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (1002+ words) The two will meet at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's private club in Palm Beach, Florida, where the U.S. president is spending the holidays. Zelenskyy said the two planned to discuss security and economic agreements and he will raise "territorial issues" as Moscow and…...
Bartender charged after 18-year-old woman's alcohol-related death
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (70+ words) Bartender charged after 18-year-old woman's alcohol-related death'WLBT Bartender charged after 18-year-old woman's alcohol-related death 'An act of God': Family thankful for strangers who saved father from random beating Mother of Melodee Buzzard, 9, pleads not guilty to murder charge in daughter's…...
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Copiah County
1+ day ago (51+ words) One dead after single-vehicle crash in Copiah County'WLBT One dead after single-vehicle crash in Copiah County Local thrift stores see surge in holiday shoppers seeking unique gifts Man injured in accidental self-inflicted shooting, police say Suspect arrested after man was…...
'An act of God': Family thankful for strangers who saved father from random beating
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (64+ words) 'An act of God': Family thankful for strangers who saved father from random beating'WLBT 'An act of God': Family thankful for strangers who saved father from random beating Mother of Melodee Buzzard, 9, pleads not guilty to murder charge in daughter's…...
Canton Police investigating Christmas morning break-ins
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (126+ words) CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton Police are investigating a string of break-ins that occurred on East Peace Street Christmas morning around 5 a.m. Police Chief Otha Brown said several businesses were hit during the crime spree. Exclusive video shows a person wearing all…...
Local thrift stores see surge in holiday shoppers seeking unique gifts
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (354+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Local thrift stores experienced a busy holiday season as shoppers turned to secondhand options for unique gifts while dealing with high retail prices. The National Retail Federation's annual holiday survey found nearly 60% of shoppers considered buying secondhand…...