Allie Ware

2 months ago | wapt.com | Allie Ware

The California wildfires, which have destroyed over 12,000 structures, could significantly impact insurance rates across the country, including in Mississippi. "The reason companies pulled out is because they felt it was too much risk exposure and it's about risk management," said Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. "Your insurance may be $50,000 to $100,000 a year and people can't afford that, so they just canceled completely and went naked," he added.

Jan 23, 2025 | wapt.com | Allie Ware

Video above: In 2024, Saints rookies tackled crawfish — some for the first time.It looks like you might have to wait a little bit before your next crawfish boil.Before the freeze, crawfish look to be there, unlike last year, which is good news. Mudbugs owner Matt Coulon said the cold weather is going to cause a little later start, compared to a more “normal season” prior to 2024. Ponds are currently frozen, so they won’t be able to start fishing until this weekend.

Jan 9, 2025 | wapt.com | Allie Ware

The Jackson Public School District, Rankin County Schools, and Canton Public Schools will operate on a their regular schedules for Friday, January 10, 2025. The Jackson Public School District, Rankin County Schools, and Canton Public Schools will operate on a their regular schedules for Friday, January 10, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025 | wapt.com | Allie Ware

As the country mourns former President Jimmy Carter, residents in Yazoo City honored their connection to the 39th U.S. president. In 1977, Carter visited Yazoo City for a town hall meeting in what was then a brand-new high school. “He was brought here by Owen Cooper, who was a member of the Baptist Convention,” said Ardis Russell, who attended the town hall meeting. “(Cooper) was the president of the biggest corporation here: Mississippi Chemical.”The president stayed at Cooper’s home.

Dec 11, 2024 | wapt.com | Allie Ware

An accident involving a truck carrying soft drinks has left cans of soda all over I-20 near the Ellis Avenue exit.Two westbound right lanes are blocked so crews can clean up the spill and tow the truck.We are waiting to hear from law enforcement on what caused the accident.Check here for traffic updates.