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Greenwood 5th grader dead after being shot

21 hours ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

The Greenwood LeFlore Consolidated School District announced a fifth-grade student has died because of gun violence. In a Facebook post, the district said Zameria Jones died after being shot, but the post did not say when she was shot. She was a student at Threadgill Elementary School.State Sen. Derrick T. Simmons also took to Facebook about the matter. "I am calling on all cities and towns across the Mississippi Delta to follow suit. We can no longer wait until tragedy strikes to respond.
Milwaukee man found guilty after killing, dismembering Vicksburg woman

1 day ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

A Milwaukee man accused of killing and dismembering a Mississippi native has been found guilty. Nineteen-year-old Sade Robinson went on a first date with Maxwell Anderson and wasn't seen again. It took a jury less than 30 minutes to deliberate and find Anderson guilty on all counts, including first-degree intentional homicide or first-degree reckless homicide, mutilating a corpse, arson and hiding a corpse.
Heavy police presence at Oyo Hotel in south Jackson

2 days ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

A heavy police presence was seen Wednesday at the Oyo Hotel located on Interstate 55 East Frontage Road. 16 WAPT crews saw officers place multiple shell casing markers down along the side of the building. Police were also seen measuring the distance between each marker. Several people were outside when we arrived, and police appeared to be questioning witnesses on scene. This is a developing story.
Community reacts to new leadership in the metro

2 days ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

Hope is the theme across central Mississippi, with Tuesday's municipal election bringing in a wave of new leaders. In Jackson, Sen. John Horhn received a majority of the votes, becoming mayor-elect. Jacksonians hope that with new leadership, the city will head in the right direction. "He was the senator for forever, so he knows Jackson, so it shouldn't take the next two years, the next three years, he should be able to step in and get it together," said Stacey Evans.
Jackson voters prepare for general election

4 days ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

With the general election just hours away, voters are preparing to go to the polls, with some hoping to see change in the capital city."I'm excited to see whoever gets in there and makes some changes," said Casina Brown.There are six mayoral candidates on Tuesday's ballot.This includes democrat John Horhn, republican Kenneth Gee, and independents Zack Servis, Rodney DePriest, Lillie Stewart-Robinson, and Kim Wade.All are aiming to take the seat and fulfill their campaign promises.Voters are...
Need a ride to vote? Mississippi Move again offers 'Roll2ThePolls'

5 days ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

EXPECTED. INVESTIGATORS DO NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS AT LARGE. GENERAL ELECTIONS ARE HAPPENING TOMORROW ACROSS THE STATE... AND WE HAVE SOME DEADLINES FOR YOU TO KEEP IN MIND. ALL MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE POST MARKED BY ELECTION DAY TOMORROW, JUNE 3RD. OFFICIALS ARE URGING EVERYONE TO VISIT THEIR CITY'S WEBSITE TO KNOW WHETHER THEY ARE AFFECTED BY POLLING LOCATION CHANGES. POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 A-M TO 7 P-M. ANYONE STANDING IN LINE BY 7 P-M WILL GET TO CAST THEIR VOTE.
Community organizations encourage voters ahead of general election

1 week ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

With the general election just days away, Jacksonians are hoping to see change in the capital city."The biggest complaint now from what I've seen since I've been back home, we have a lot of streets that are torn, we have a lot of people dealing with trash pickups at their homes, I know one man who's dealing with the water crisis, so when you go and exercise your right to vote you pick the person in your district to fight for the people," said Martinez White.Community organizations are also...
MDOT leaders hopeful with start of special session

1 week ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

MDOT leaders remain hopeful their share of the budget will be approved and signed, but with the special session now underway, a compromise between both parties could take time. Governor Tate Reeves called for a special session that started Wednesday, to get everyone on the same page to approve a budget. Without approval, the Mississippi Department of Transportation will have to stop all projects. The department already had to send a 45-day notice out to contractors about this possible shutdown.
Yazoo City residents continue to deal with flash flooding

1 week ago | wapt.com | Crystal Tisme

This pile of furniture is just *** fraction of what one person was forced to throw away due to the heavy flooding in the area. Many others are frustrated with this continuous problem in their neighborhood. With the latest round of storms coming through the state, people living on short Jackson Street are experiencing major flooding. Just last week, the area saw extensive damage with rising water destroying property and leaving many without essentials.
Former firefighter rape trial ruled mistrial

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Crystal Tisme |Ross Adams

By Crystal Tisme, Ross AdamsClick here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi ( WAPT) - A Hinds County statutory rape trial of a former Jackson firefighter has been ruled a mistrial. Audric Simmons is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 2020 at a Byram residence. Simmons, a 37-year-old Air Force veteran, denied the accusations during the 16 minutes he was on the witness stand Wednesday.