Friday's Top 3 From WLBT
WLBT+ - Mayor Lumumba’s social media post could prompt investigation ...
Employee claims retaliation for failing to follow racist hiring directive at Dept. of Public Safety
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A state worker is alleging she was retaliated against after she refused to follow racially ...
Second man wanted in connection with photo of gun pointing at Jackson Police officer, posting it online
Another man is wanted in connection with a photo taken of a man pointing a gun with an illegal switch attached to it at a ...
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday
Severe weather is possible, especially along and west of I-55, where an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for strong to severe storms ...
‘The impact will be felt far and wide’: DOGE and federal cuts now impacting organizations in the state
Rockoff says this will have major impacts on those programs as well as state art councils, libraries, educators, and more.
State leaders render aid after Wednesday’s storms swept through
Officials with Entergy also stressed the importance of safety as we gear up for the next round of storms predicted for the ...
Legislative session ends without a state budget being set
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The legislative session is officially over. But lawmakers will need to return to get the state budget ...
Residents voice their concerns over proposed development in Madison County
The plant would be on approximately 347 acres of land just north of West County Line Road and West of North Livingston Road.
Lawmakers pass bill banning DEI practices; schools could lose state funding
According to the legislation, educational and employment opportunities must be “based solely on individual merit, ...
Rankin County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for fleeing down I-20, hitting deputy’s vehicle
At approximately 5:35 p.m. Thursday, a deputy with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics & Interdiction Task Force ...
Jackson man wanted for Facebook Marketplace scam involving counterfeit checks and car theft
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A 37-year-old Jackson man is wanted for buying a vehicle with a counterfeit check and selling the ...
Legislature approves bill to support sexual assault survivors
The bill also adds more rights for sexual assault survivors into state law. If signed by the Governor, it will take effect July 1. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our ...