Erin Pickens

Jackson

Evening Anchor at WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS)

Three-time Emmy award-winning morning anchor for WAPT. Watch every weekday morning beginning at 4:30. Links & RTs are not endorsements. Opinions are my own.

Articles

Race for Jackson mayor pits Lumumba against large field of challengers

3 weeks ago | wapt.com | Angela Williams |Erin Pickens

WE’RE HERE AT HIGHWAY 18, SOUTH JACKSON AND GREENWAY DRIVE. YOU CAN SEE BEHIND ME THIS BUSY INTERSECTION. JUST ONE OF MANY MAJOR THOROUGHFARES ACROSS THE CITY THAT’S FLOODED WITH THESE CAMPAIGN SIGNS. CAMPAIGN SIGNS DOTTING THE LANDSCAPE AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS ALL ACROSS THE CITY OF JACKSON, WITH MESSAGES AND IMAGES FROM SOME OF THE DOZEN PLUS CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN TUESDAY’S PRIMARY ELECTION. >> THEY’RE EVERYWHERE. THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE. I MEAN, YOU CAN’T MISS IT.
Judge orders restaurant illegally operating as a nightclub to close

Jan 23, 2025 | krdo.com | Angela Williams |Erin Pickens |Crystal Tisme

By Angela Williams, Erin Pickens and Crystal TismeClick here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — The City of Jackson succeeded in shutting down a restaurant that police say had been operating as a nightclub. The temporary restraining order against Dynamic Lounge was granted this morning in Hinds County Chancery Court. The Jackson City Attorney’s Office filed it after a homicide on Jan. 4, the city’s first of 2025.
Judge orders restaurant illegally operating as a nightclub to close

Jan 23, 2025 | ktvz.com | Angela Williams |Erin Pickens |Crystal Tisme

By Angela Williams, Erin Pickens and Crystal TismeClick here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — The City of Jackson succeeded in shutting down a restaurant that police say had been operating as a nightclub. The temporary restraining order against Dynamic Lounge was granted this morning in Hinds County Chancery Court. The Jackson City Attorney’s Office filed it after a homicide on Jan. 4, the city’s first of 2025.
Issues to watch this legislative session in Mississippi

Jan 13, 2025 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens |Justin Claas

One week into the Mississippi legislative session, and there is a lot to be decided. So far this session, there has been a lot of emphasis on state tax reform, plus other holdover issues from last year, like Medicaid expansion and restoring the ballot initiative. But there have been more than 500 bills introduced in the last week, and most of them cover other topics. Voting is an issue of interest, and there are dozens of voting-related bills already being discussed.
Jackson Church Hosts "Night of Prayer"

Dec 10, 2024 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens

A North Jackson church hosted a Night of Prayer. Anderson United Methodist Church on Hanging Moss Road opened their sanctuary Tuesday evening. The goal was for people of different faiths and beliefs to gather, be unified, and show love.Anderson's Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Stephen T.
‘Blown away:’ Band director surprised with Alyce Clarke Award

Nov 21, 2024 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens

A metro area band director who is hitting all the right notes with his students is the latest Alyce Clarke Award winner. “Breathtaking, shocked, blown away — I never expected this,” said Raymond High School Band Director Johnny Johnson.“I get up every day trying to do the best for them, and to be recognized is pretty special,” Johnson said.For Johnson, music is life, and when it comes to his students, one of them wanted to give the beloved band director the surprise of his life.
Double-murder suspect arrested after 20-month search

Nov 13, 2024 | wbaltv.com | Erin Pickens |Angela Williams

AROUND 2-4PM AND INTO NORTH MS AFTER RUSH HOUR. THE AFTERNOON WE HAVE SOME BREAKING NEWS. A WOMAN WANTED FOR A DOUBLE MURDER IN VIRGINIA ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY A U.S. MARSHALS TASK FORCE RIGHT HERE IN JACKSON. ON THE LEFT IS AKEA FAISON AS SHE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT A STORE ON NORTHSIDE DRIVE YESTERDAY. ON THE RIGHT IS HER MUG SHOT AS SHE SITS IN THE MADISON COUNTY JAIL AT THIS HOUR.
Murder suspect wanted in Virginia arrested in Jackson

Nov 13, 2024 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens |Angela Williams

AROUND 2-4PM AND INTO NORTH MS AFTER RUSH HOUR. THE AFTERNOON WE HAVE SOME BREAKING NEWS. A WOMAN WANTED FOR A DOUBLE MURDER IN VIRGINIA ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY A U.S. MARSHALS TASK FORCE RIGHT HERE IN JACKSON. ON THE LEFT IS AKEA FAISON AS SHE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT A STORE ON NORTHSIDE DRIVE YESTERDAY. ON THE RIGHT IS HER MUG SHOT AS SHE SITS IN THE MADISON COUNTY JAIL AT THIS HOUR.
'This is where I need to be:' Terry High School teacher surprised with Alyce Clarke Award

Oct 17, 2024 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens

It’s not often that students sing the praises of their teachers. “As a teacher, she’s been an amazing teacher and she’s very fun to be around,” said Terry High School sophomore Anaiyah Lewis. Lewis is talking about her English teacher, Kelsey Burwell. “I’ve been teaching — this is my eighth year and my second year in high school. I started in middle school, but I found my home in high school. This is where I need to be,” Burwell said.
Investigator with Caliborne County Sheriff’s Department injured in crash

Sep 30, 2024 | wapt.com | Erin Pickens

An investigator with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department is recovering after being involved in a crash minutes after he left work.The crash happened Friday night on Highway 61 in Warren County.