Howard Ballou

United States

Broadcast Journalist at WLBT-TV (Jackson, MS)

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Inmate found dead in CMCF cell

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Howard Ballou

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - An inmate in Rankin County was found dead in his cell at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Saturday evening. This according to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth. In 2018, the inmate, Alex Deaton, pleaded guilty to murder, drive-by shooting, and motor vehicle theft in Rankin County Court.
Inmate found dead in Rankin County cell

1 week ago | wlbt.com | Howard Ballou

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - An inmate in Rankin County was found dead in his cell late Saturday evening. This according to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth. In 2018, the inmate, Alex Deaton, pleaded guilty to murder, drive-by shooting, and motor vehicle theft in Rankin County Court. In March 2017, Deaton was a fugitive wanted in connection with two murders and a string of shootings in Mississippi, a shooting, carjacking, and kidnapping in New Mexico, and a carjacking and shooting in Kansas.
Woman killed, one person injured in Brandon shooting

1 week ago | wlox.com | Christopher Fields |Howard Ballou

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - One person is dead, and another person has been transported to the hospital following a shooting in Brandon. The incident occurred around 6:51 p.m. on Monday near the McDonald’s at 132 Stribling Ln.Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said officers arrived on the scene to find one person had been killed by an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Kianna Jackson on Tuesday by Rankin County Coroner David Ruth.
Mississippi Senator urges a Delta-wide curfew after 10-year-old girl shot in Greenwood

3 weeks ago | wdam.com | Lauren Harvey |Howard Ballou

GREENWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi State Senator Derrick T. Simmons is urging cities in the Delta to impose a curfew on citizens after recent violence. Senator Simmons stated, “As we grieve the lives lost of many in our communities and our region, we must act.”Senator Simmons released a statement commending the mayor of Greenville, Errick Simmons, for the recent implementation of a city-wide curfew.
Mississippi Senator urges a Delta-wide curfew after 10-year-old girl shot in Greenwood

3 weeks ago | wlbt.com | Lauren Harvey |Howard Ballou

LEFT: Senator SimmonsRIGHT: Zameria Jones(Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District)By Lauren Harvey and Howard BallouPublished: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM CDT|Updated: moments agoGREENWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi State Senator Derrick T. Simmons is urging cities in the Delta to impose a curfew on citizens after recent violence.
McComb police chief announces retirement after being placed on administrative leave

1 month ago | wlbt.com | Howard Ballou

MCCOMB, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of McComb is looking for a new police chief after its current chief announced his retirement. Juan Cloy announced he will retire from his job as police chief at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Cloy said his last day will be June 16. Cloy was placed on paid administrative leave last November after an officer-involved shooting that left a 16-year-old dead.
Police and EMS presence reported on I-20, traffic congested

1 month ago | wlbt.com | Lauren Harvey |Nathan Lee |Howard Ballou

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Traffic is backed up along I-20 westbound as police and EMS are on the scene. WLBT crews spotted several Jackson Police cars as well as EMS vehicles. At this time, it is unclear what the cause of the scene is, but WLBT crews viewed evidence of a possible car crash. As a result of the police and EMS presence, traffic along I-20 West is congested. WLBT has reached out to JPD, but has yet to hear back. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Multiple agencies on scene of drowning at reservoir

2 months ago | wlbt.com | Howard Ballou

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple agencies are on the scene of a drowning at the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos Dupima tells WLBT the incident occurred between Ratliff Ferry and Coal Bluff. Officials with the Reservoir Patrol, Rankin County Emergency Operations Center, and Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks are working the incident. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story?
Still Waiting for Justice in Brookhaven

2 months ago | wlbt.com | Howard Ballou

BRROKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - For years, 3 On Your Side has received calls, emails and social media messages about homicide cases that are not being solved in the city of Brookhaven: no arrests, no justice. So we investigated and, for the first time, both the police chief and district attorney spoke with us about the case of a Black FedEx driver shot at by a white father and son and what went wrong with finding justice in that case.
Copiah County man’s body recovered from Ross Barnett Reservoir

2 months ago | wlbt.com | Howard Ballou

By WLBT.com Staff and Howard BallouPublished: Apr. 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes agoRANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A Copiah County man is dead after witnesses say he went boating during Tuesday morning’s bad weather. According to Reservoir Police Chief Carlos Dipuma, a witness saw the man going onto the Ross Barnett Reservoir as bad weather came in on Tuesday.