WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS)

3 days ago | wapt.com | Zeke Miller |Matthew Lee

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran, saying he will insist that Tehran fully dismantle its nuclear enrichment program as part of any deal to ease crushing sanctions. Trump and Steve Witkoff, who is leading the negotiations for the U.S., have repeatedly offered inconsistent public messages about whether Iran would be allowed to retain the capacity to enrich uranium to lower levels for civilian purposes.

4 days ago | wapt.com | Kyndall Jones

Ridgeland voters will decide Tuesday on a referendum proposing a temporary tax increase on hotels and restaurants to fund upgrades at Freedom Ridge Park. The proposal, which previously failed in November, suggests a 2% tax increase on hotels and a 1% increase on restaurants, with the revenue dedicated to enhancing the park's facilities, including pickleball courts, baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, and more."I think that the citizens are very interested in getting this done.

5 days ago | wapt.com | Christana Kay

Happy Sunday, everyone. We're tracking some cloud cover today and the possibility of an isolated shower. If that does develop, it's going to be after 1 o'clock this afternoon, and most of us are going to stay dry. Any pop-ups will be short-lived. Mid 80s expected later today, and we're going to feel like the 80s as well. Comfortable night ahead of us tonight. I will say we are tracking some smoke from Canada, wildfires breaking out across. Canada and some of which over the past 24 hours.

6 days ago | wapt.com | Christana Kay

A cold front has cleared the state with a high pressure left in its place. Dewpoints have fallen and skies are clear. The last day of May is expected to be a gorgeous one with highs in the mid 80s. Sunday will be just as beautiful. A disturbance will try to squeeze out a few showers Sunday afternoon, but high pressure could limit any chance provided.The first part of next week will be very warm but dry with low humidity.

1 week ago | wapt.com | Kyndall Jones

The state's $7 billion budget has been approved by the Mississippi Senate after a two-day special session, but concerns remain about the $1.9 million allocated for a rehab hospital that could threaten millions in Medicaid funding. "Our health care providers, and specifically our hospitals, couldn't exist and do what they do without the Medicaid reimbursements that they receive," said House Speaker Jason White.