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Dec 6, 2024 | 
weau.com | Christopher Fields |Jordan Gartner
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Six people have died in a wrong-way crash early Friday morning in Mississippi. According to the Jackson Police Department, they were called to a reported crash on Interstate 55 at about 2:45 a.m. near Daniel Lake. Police say a Chevrolet Silverado was heading south in the northbound lanes before it hit a Hyundai Sonata. The driver of the Silverado and Sonata were killed along with four passengers in the Hyundai.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
fox5vegas.com | Christopher Fields
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A missing child with autism was found dead in a pond. Kaleb Jamison was missing for nearly 12 hours before emergency crews found him in a nearby retention pond. “It is disturbing for a child to get out and get away and the parents don’t know where they are,” Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said. Kaleb went missing from his apartment around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Aug 17, 2024 | 
wtok.com | Christopher Fields
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A massive fire broke out at the Mississippi Tire Recycling building in Jackson on Saturday. The building is located near East McDowell Road and Parcel Drive. WLBT crews spotted three fire trucks and other fire officials at the scene. The area is blocked off. Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon says the tires at the building are burning, and the fire is still spreading. The Jackson Fire Department is working to contain it.
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Aug 17, 2024 | 
wtok.com | Christopher Fields |Lauren Harvey |Holly Emery
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Capitol Police responded to a call regarding a shooting at a location on West Capitol Street at a Daiquiri Bar. Upon arrival, officers found six individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One individual did receive fatal injuries and the additional five were transported to a nearby hospital. No arrests have been made, and anyone with any information is asked to contact Capitol Police at 601-359-3125.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
wdam.com | Christopher Fields
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - It was a sad day in Brookhaven as hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to slain officer Troy Floyd. He was shot and killed in the line of duty just six days ago. Those attending his homegoing hope that his life and legacy will forever be remembered. A sea of flashing blue lights and dozens of motorcades flooded the streets of Brookhaven in a procession honoring the fallen officer. Flags were also lowered to half-staff.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
wtok.com | Christopher Fields
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University’s president, faculty, and staff welcomed hundreds of freshmen and returning students. WLBT 3 On Your Side spoke with JSU Tigers, and they say moving into their new home for the next nine months today was seamless. In fact, they say it’s one of the best experiences they’ve ever had. “It’s a really big moment on campus,” said Deshaun Till. “It gives everybody the opportunity to bond as a unit. Everybody helps move each other in.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
fox5vegas.com | Christopher Fields
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A carjacking victim in Mississippi says he is frustrated after going through a lengthy process to retrieve his car and belongings from police. Micheal Ransom says it was a standard night at work at area Shell station when things turned into a nightmare. According to Ransom, he was standing outside the store during a smoke break on July 25 when he noticed two men approaching him.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
fox19.com | Christopher Fields |Jordan Gartner
CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A former Burger King manager in Mississippi says nepotism is the reason she was fired along with her son and his three friends from the fast-food restaurant. The teens said their jobs were their safe haven with so much violence happening in the area. “We could have really been out doing that, but we went out and worked,” 15-year-old Corderrion Valentine said.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
wlox.com | Christopher Fields
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Roy Logan works with the Department of Child Protection Services and says, “They all deserve a happy home. As the old saying goes, all children deserve parents, but not all parents deserve children.”He says there’s been a decline in adoptions and foster parents taking children in for nearly three years. He says, “Everybody wants babies. They don’t want to take the custody of a child that’s been through a traumatic event or an older child.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
wlox.com | Christopher Fields |Garrett Busby
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Those who were close to Marcus Daniels both on and off the field say they are devastated after learning about the tragic news. Tuesday night, Southern Miss starting football player, 21-year-old Marcus “M.J.,” Daniels, was shot and killed at the Ivy Row housing complex in Hattiesburg. [READ: USM football player killed in overnight shooting; investigation ongoing]The University of Southern Mississippi released the following statement after receiving the disheartening news.
