Joe Cook is the Sports Director for 16 WAPT Sports. His dream has always been to live and work in the sports arena. In his last stop Joe was the weekend sports anchor/reporter at WLTX in Columbia, SC. While there, Joe reported on Clemson football’s national championships in 2016 and 2018, the South Carolina women’s basketball national ...16 WAPT News Jackson is your weather source for the latest forecast, radar, alerts, closings and video forecast. Visit 16 WAPT News Jackson today.Aug 27, 2012 · Watch 16 WAPT News Live. Severe Weather There is currently 1 active weather alert. Jackson, MS 39269. 74°. Cloudy. 12%. Change. MORE. The governor made the comments Friday in Hattiesburg at the beginning of a speech he made during the groundbreaking ceremony for Jones Capital LLC headquarters. WDAM 7 in Hattiesburg covered the event. The governor declared an emergency at the end of August after a failure at Jackson's water plant cut off water to residents.JACKSON, Miss. —. Police are investigating a shooting at the Hotel O on I-55 North Frontage Road near Northside Drive. Officers on the scene said they received the call just after 6 a.m. Wednesday. Advertisement. Tommie Brown, public information officer for JPD, said the man was walking near the hotel when he was confronted by an …JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police officials said a man was killed when a tree fell on his house. Advertisement. Police and firefighters were called about 8 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 300 block of Savanna Street. Kenneth Bolden, 47, was inside the house when the tree fell, according to police. WAPT.Apr 9, 2024 · Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed that investigators are looking for Marcus Johnson in connection with the killing. Wade said Johnson, 33, worked for JPD for eight months. "He was separated from JPD pending disciplinary actions leading up to his immediate termination," JPD said in a news release. News Team. Mike Neelly is the president and general manager of WDSU-TV, Hearst Television. He was appointed to the post in October 2021. Prior to New Orleans, Neelly was president and general manager of WDSU’s sister station, 16WAPT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi. Before Jackson, Neelly spent nearly 18 years working for Hearst TV stations ...Jackson police announced Sunday that the second victim shot at a Jackson gas station died Saturday. According to Jackson police, the shooting happened about 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Blue Sky gas station on Interstate 55 north near Northside Drive. Police confirmed the two people were shot multiple times while sitting inside a white …JACKSON, Miss. —. It was a special weekend for 16 WAPT's Erin Pickens. She tied the knot! Erin married her now husband, Steven Wansley, during a ceremony on Saturday. Advertisement. Erin had a special message for viewers. "We got married!" Erin said. "We know y'all heard about it.Another resident told 16 WAPT News their bill went from $82.51 a month to $365.57.Some are blaming the high water bills on new meters the city is installing to replace faulty meters which never worked properly. Those meters were installed under the city's $90 million Siemens contract. ... WAPT News contacted the city of Jackson about the ...The city of Jackson hit 93 homicides so far this year with the shooting death of a 42-year-old man at a Jackson motel. According to Jackson police, officers responded early Monday to the America's Best Inn on Highway 80, where they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Officers later learned that Johnnie …Jackson police are investigating a shooting that killed a 30-year-old man. The shooting was reported at about 9:45 a.m. Friday on Rosemary Avenue. Police said the victim, Joshua Lindsey, was found shot to death in the driveway of a home. Lindsey had been shot several times, according to police. A motive for the shooting has not been …A class action lawsuit was filed in federal court Monday seeking $5 million in damages related to Jackson's ongoing water crisis. The lawsuit alleges the city of Jackson's water supply has been neglected for decades, culminating in its complete shutdown in August 2022. Before the water supply failure, the lawsuit states Jackson's …3 days ago · SOURCE: WAPT. JACKSON, Miss. —. The Jackson Police Department said that an officer discovered two bodies in a home at around 3 a.m. on April 20 in the 2600 block of Belvedere Drive. Jackson Police said the deceased were a man and woman both suffering from gunshot wounds. Advertisement. JPD said that a person inside of the home called the police. CHECK OUT WAPT:Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be.Check the latest weather conditions, get location-specific push alerts on your phone & view our Interactive Radar at any time with the WAPT News app. Track rain, snow and storms …A class action lawsuit was filed in federal court Monday seeking $5 million in damages related to Jackson's ongoing water crisis. The lawsuit alleges the city of Jackson's water supply has been neglected for decades, culminating in its complete shutdown in August 2022. Before the water supply failure, the lawsuit states Jackson's …Logan Johnson, 17, was hit and killed early Sunday morning, leaving his family in shock. “It was devastating. It was the day before Christmas, my sister’s baby is gone, taken from her," Sidney Courtney, Johnson's uncle, said. The family said the incident happened near the Quik Trip on Beasley Road and Adkins Boulevard in Jackson.Feb 6, 2024 · Jackson police said a man went to Bellwood Drive near Northside Drive Monday and began shooting at people. Police said those people returned fire, hitting the man. Police said the man who was shot, whom they have not identified, will be charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Hurricanes and Severe Weather News Coverage | wapt.com - Jackson, MS. ... NOWCAST 16 WAPT 6am News. Watch on Demand Menu. Search; Homepage; Local News; National News ... Jackson police are investigating a death on Raymond Road. Police responded to a call at 1351 Raymond Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday after a man was found dead in his garage by a neighbor. According to police, the body was found with several injuries to the body. Officials are awaiting a determination on a cause of death …JACKSON, Miss. —. Some school districts are canceling Wednesday classes because of the winter weather. Tap here for live updates on school closings and delays. Advertisement. Schools were out Monday because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and again Tuesday, as temperatures were in the teens and 20s. Temperatures are expected …1 day ago · SOURCE: WAPT. JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson Police said they are looking for a suspect in connection to the death of his girlfriend. According to police, Tauniqwa Mcelvaine died Monday after she was ran over several times by her boyfriend on Queen Alexandria Lane. Advertisement. Detective Tommie Brown said the boyfriend, who has not been ... One person is dead, and two others injured following a shooting at the Waffle House on Highway 18 in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department's Public Information Officer, Sam Brown, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday. Brown said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a stolen Kia Rio with multiple bullet holes.Jan 30, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police officials said a man was killed when a tree fell on his house. Advertisement. Police and firefighters were called about 8 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 300 block of Savanna Street. Kenneth Bolden, 47, was inside the house when the tree fell, according to police. WAPT. 16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central MississippiCheck the latest weather conditions, get location-specific push alerts on your phone & view our Interactive Radar at any time with the WAPT News app. Track rain, snow and storms …JACKSON, Miss. —. A shootout at a Jackson gas station was caught on camera. Surveillance video recorded New Year's Day at a gas station on Raymond Road, and Forest Hill Drive shows two men talking next to a red vehicle before one of the men pulls out a gun and starts shooting. The other man returns fire.At the end of the 16 WAPT Gubernatorial Debate, both candidates were given two minutes for a closing statement.Watch what they had to say in the video player above. JACKSON, Miss. — At the end of the 16 WAPT Gubernatorial Debate, both candidates were given two minutes for a closing statement.The city of Jackson hit 93 homicides so far this year with the shooting death of a 42-year-old man at a Jackson motel. According to Jackson police, officers responded early Monday to the America's Best Inn on Highway 80, where they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Officers later learned that Johnnie …Jackson police are investigating a shooting that killed a 30-year-old man. The shooting was reported at about 9:45 a.m. Friday on Rosemary Avenue. Police said the victim, Joshua Lindsey, was found shot to death in the driveway of a home. Lindsey had been shot several times, according to police. A motive for the shooting has not been …Isabel Davis - 16 WAPT News, Jackson, Mississippi. 2,089 likes · 277 talking about this. Isabel Davis is a meteorologist for 16 WAPT covering Jackson and Central Mississippi.JACKSON, Miss. —. A 49-year-old woman is charged with murder in connection with a shooting that killed her ex-boyfriend. Advertisement. Officers were called to Watersview Drive on Friday, to investigate a domestic aggravated assault. Police said the shooting victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.State health officials lifted the boil-water notice Thursday after sampling produced clear samples. The city of Jackson's last update on Wednesday said investigative sampling was underway, but the system wasn't ready for full sampling, which would go to the health department for testing. A reporter asked Reeves during Thursday's news …JACKSON, Miss. —. A shootout at a Jackson gas station was caught on camera. Surveillance video recorded New Year's Day at a gas station on Raymond Road, and Forest Hill Drive shows two men talking next to a red vehicle before one of the men pulls out a gun and starts shooting. The other man returns fire.Jackson police are investigating a death on Raymond Road. Police responded to a call at 1351 Raymond Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday after a man was found dead in his garage by a neighbor. According to police, the body was found with several injuries to the body. Officials are awaiting a determination on a cause of death …The governor made the comments Friday in Hattiesburg at the beginning of a speech he made during the groundbreaking ceremony for Jones Capital LLC headquarters. WDAM 7 in Hattiesburg covered the event. The governor declared an emergency at the end of August after a failure at Jackson's water plant cut off water to residents.JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson firefighters rescued a man from a trash truck Tuesday morning. The rescue took place at a convenience store on Highway 80 and Ellis Avenue. Advertisement. Firefighters said the man's injuries made it difficult to rescue him. They said the man had broken his leg and his hip.16 wapt's crystal tisme spoke with her friends sot myrtle jackson russell - missionary sisters of the laura felts missionary society of ame church 6:06 - 6:09 "i heard about it and my heart just sank." track a community left devasted after learning 82-year-old clara barbour was killed in wednesday's house fire on bristol blvd in south jackson.Michaila Franklin - 16 WAPT, Jackson, Mississippi. 2,995 likes · 30 talking about this. Michaila Franklin is a reporter for 16 WAPT News covering Jackson...Dozens of arrests were made as part of a drug bust operation over the weekend in Jackson.The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, along with other law enforcement agencies, conducted a Mobile Enforcement Team operation that targeted the Capitol Complex Improvement District, state officials said.Officers arrested 49 people on various …A woman was found dead after a house fire in Jackson. Fire officials were called about 8 a.m. Wednesday to a home on Bristol Boulevard. A neighbor said he heard a loud explosion Wednesday morning, and when he came around the corner, he saw the top of the house in flames. According to Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders, firefighters …Jackson firefighters battled a large fire on Leonard Court early Thursday morning. Smoke and flames could be seen billowing from several homes at about 5 a.m. Several firetrucks were at the scene. Four houses burned, firefighters said. At least some of the homes were abandoned. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the fire under …The water distribution site at the Mississippi Fairgrounds closed Thursday evening. The Metrocenter Mall, Smith-Wills Stadium and Davis Road Park sites will close at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. "As this boil-water notice is lifted, our water distribution will go away," MEMA Executive Director Stephen McRaney said.If you have a story idea for her, send her an email to [email protected]. Advertisement. Kennedi Cooper is from Jackson, Mississippi, and is thrilled to begin her journalism career in her hometown. She's excited about bringing the viewers breaking news and telling the stories of the people in the Jackson community and surrounding areas.Michaila Franklin - 16 WAPT, Jackson, Mississippi. 2,995 likes · 30 talking about this. Michaila Franklin is a reporter for 16 WAPT News covering Jackson and Central Mississippi.Jackson State University issued a second shelter-in-place order just hours after a man with a gun was reported on campus. JSU Department of Public Safety issued the new order at about 12:46 p.m. Monday "in response to additional reports of a trespassing male individual." Campus police said they were conducting a sweep in …State health officials lifted the boil-water notice Thursday after sampling produced clear samples. The city of Jackson's last update on Wednesday said investigative sampling was underway, but the system wasn't ready for full sampling, which would go to the health department for testing. A reporter asked Reeves during Thursday's news …Jackson police are investigating the city's 14th homicide of 2022. Johnathan White, 40, was found early Friday morning inside a vehicle in Flowers Park in the 2100 block of Flowers Drive. Police said White died after he was shot multiple times. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.Both men sentenced to 20 years. Jason Ward, 38, of Ridgeland and Devondra McFall, 26, of Jackson pled guilty to human trafficking, Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Michael Guest announced on Thursday and released the information below. The Ridgeland Police Department made a traffic stop on March 31, …JACKSON, Miss. —. Traffic was being rerouted off Interstate 55 at Northside Drive and Meadowbrook Road exit in Jackson Saturday night. The Mississippi Department of Transportation sent out a message on Twitter that said police presence had all southbound lanes blocked. Advertisement. There is no word what caused the police to …Michaila Franklin - 16 WAPT, Jackson, Mississippi. 2,995 likes · 30 talking about this. Michaila Franklin is a reporter for 16 WAPT News covering Jackson and Central Mississippi.Jan 24, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. A woman was found dead after a house fire in Jackson. Fire officials were called about 8 a.m. Wednesday to a home on Bristol Boulevard. A neighbor said he heard a loud explosion Wednesday morning, and when he came around the corner, he saw the top of the house in flames. Advertisement. JACKSON, Miss. —. It's been three weeks since the city of Jackson was put under a boil-water alert, with no immediate timeline for when it will be lifted. Advertisement. The mayor's office said the recent samples tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health failed. Technicians took 120 samples from across the city.16 wapt's crystal tisme spoke with her friends sot myrtle jackson russell - missionary sisters of the laura felts missionary society of ame church 6:06 - 6:09 "i heard about it and my heart just sank." track a community left devasted after learning 82-year-old clara barbour was killed in wednesday's house fire on bristol blvd in south jackson. Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be. Jan 30, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police officials said a man was killed when a tree fell on his house. Advertisement. Police and firefighters were called about 8 p.m. Sunday to a home in the 300 block of Savanna Street. Kenneth Bolden, 47, was inside the house when the tree fell, according to police. WAPT. Erin Pickens is an award-winning journalist with almost two decades of experience in television news. For almost 13 years, she was the morning and noon news anchor for WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi. She is now a member of the 16 WAPT News family. She has worked in television news in her hometown of Memphis, TN, in Greenville, MS, and in Jackson, TN. Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be. Live Jackson newscasts and weather from 16 WAPT News. Watch live weekdays at 4:30am, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. Watch live Saturdays at 6am, 8am, 6pm and 10pm. JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson native, Terri Hall, said she has lived in Jackson her entire life and is fed up with the water issues after seeing what was dripping from her faucet. Advertisement. "It started dripping water in my bathtub and there is sediment," said Terri Hall. At her home in Fondren, water pressure is still too low to take a ... Aug 28, 2023 · 16 WAPT, Hearst Television’s ABC-affiliate in Jackson, unveiled its new brand positioning statement on Saturday, officially launching the dynamic and relevant "Jackson's Breaking News Leader" in support of the brand’s ongoing commitment to live breaking news coverage. This change embodies the station's unwavering commitment to delivering ... Joe Cook is the Sports Director for 16 WAPT Sports. His dream has always been to live and work in the sports arena. In his last stop Joe was the weekend sports anchor/reporter at WLTX in Columbia, SC. While there, Joe reported on Clemson football’s national championships in 2016 and 2018, the South Carolina women’s basketball national ... WAPT.com is Central Mississippi's #1 digital source for local and breaking news, weather and sports. Your life is fast-paced, dynamic, and one-of-a-kind, and... The Jackson City Council is holding yet another special meeting on Wednesday as the mayor pushes to resume regular garbage collection. In a brand-new lawsuit, attorneys for Richard’s Disposal claim the city council’s decision not to award that company a six-year contract was “arbitrary and capricious.”. Richard’s now wants a Hinds ...Jackson police made five arrests over the weekend in connection with four homicides. Louis Tims, 21, was arrested Friday in the death of 15-year-old Kaden Chapman. Police said Chapman was killed on March 15 during an incident in the 600 block of Agape Drive. Also Friday, Isaiah Jackson, 19, and Ladarius Thompson, 20, were arrested in …JACKSON, Miss. —. A shootout at a Jackson gas station was caught on camera. Surveillance video recorded New Year's Day at a gas station on Raymond Road, and Forest Hill Drive shows two men talking next to a red vehicle before one of the men pulls out a gun and starts shooting. The other man returns fire.David Hartman - 16 WAPT. 19,166 likes · 455 talking about this. 16 WAPT News Chief Meteorologist covering Jackson and central Mississippi for 37 yearsThe governor made the comments Friday in Hattiesburg at the beginning of a speech he made during the groundbreaking ceremony for Jones Capital LLC headquarters. WDAM 7 in Hattiesburg covered the event. The governor declared an emergency at the end of August after a failure at Jackson's water plant cut off water to residents.THE HOMES START AS LOW AS $150,000 IN JACKSON, MADELEINE NOLAN 16, WAPT NEWS. >> WELL, IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HOUSING PROGRAM, A TOWN HALL IS COMING THIS WEDNESDAY GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your …The governor made the comments Friday in Hattiesburg at the beginning of a speech he made during the groundbreaking ceremony for Jones Capital LLC headquarters. WDAM 7 in Hattiesburg covered the event. The governor declared an emergency at the end of August after a failure at Jackson's water plant cut off water to residents.JACKSON, Miss. —. Starting this week, about 800 parking meters will be replaced with a new kiosk parking system in downtown Jackson. SP Plus will install the new kiosks throughout the downtown area. The rate will be $1 an hour for starters. Drivers can pay with cash, card or an app and enter their license plate number. Advertisement.JACKSON, Miss. —. The Armstrong Flooring plant is closing its doors Friday after decades in operation in Jackson. Advertisement. About 110 employees learned Monday that they would be laid off when the plant on Highway 80, near Battlefield Park, closes. The company filed for bankruptcy in May hoping to avoid closings, but in the long … Troy Johnson. 5 p.m. Anchor/Reporter. News Team. Troy Johnson joined 16 WAPT as the 5pm Anchor, and nightside reporter, in October of 2018. He comes to Jackson from Hearst radio station WBAL NewsRadio 1090 in Baltimore, where he anchored and reported on afternoon newscasts. Before arriving in Mississippi, Troy’s work was a tale of two cities. The shooting happened Sunday night outside Kroger on I-55 in Jackson. According to the sheriff, the suspect opened fire on Aalia Lawson and Maurice Barney, both 20, after Lawson and Barney got into a vehicle in the store's parking lot. The sheriff said prior to the shooting, the suspects stalked the victims while they were shopping in the store.16 WAPT News Jackson. @16WAPTNews ‧. 54.9K subscribers ‧ 41K videos. WAPT.com is Central Mississippi's #1 digital source for local and breaking news, weather and sports. …Flynn Brown. Advertisement. A man accused in the shooting death of a Jackson State University student is being held without bond. Hinds County Judge Johnny McDaniels denied bond for Randall Smith during a hearing Monday because of the serious nature of the murder charge against him. Smith, a JSU freshman from New Orleans, …Mar 14, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. Police are investigating a shooting at the Hotel O on I-55 North Frontage Road near Northside Drive. Officers on the scene said they received the call just after 6 a.m. Wednesday. Advertisement. Tommie Brown, public information officer for JPD, said the man was walking near the hotel when he was confronted by an individual ... Feb 6, 2024 · Jackson police said a man went to Bellwood Drive near Northside Drive Monday and began shooting at people. Police said those people returned fire, hitting the man. Police said the man who was shot, whom they have not identified, will be charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to the hospital for his injuries. SOURCE: Enterprise-Tocsin. INDIANOLA, Miss. —. Two brothers have been arrested and charged in a fatal shooting at a jewelry store in Indianola. Indianola police said the shooting happened at around 11 a.m. Friday. Investigators said Jamie Iverson was the only person working in the family-owned business at the time. She was shot and killed.CHECK OUT WAPT:Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be.JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police are investigating a Tuesday shooting that killed one person and critically injured another. Willie Morris, 38, was shot once in the 5400 block of Gault Street. Police said he died at the scene. A 23-year-old woman was shot once and was taken to a hospital, where police said she underwent surgery.The chase ended at Raymond Road and Ellis Avenue, when the Charger crashed into a Jeep Cherokee with six juveniles inside. According to Flynn, Gibson and his 23-year-old brother Jaylon Gibson, and the six people in the Jeep were all taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Pearl Police Dept. Jevarious Gibson and …30th March 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. 25 years have passed since the outbreak of war in Kosovo. 24 years have passed since NATO launched its military operation in Yugoslavia …THE HOMES START AS LOW AS $150,000 IN JACKSON, MADELEINE NOLAN 16, WAPT NEWS. >> WELL, IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HOUSING PROGRAM, A TOWN HALL IS COMING THIS WEDNESDAY GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your …Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba laid it all out during his 2023 State of the City address. The event Thursday evening at The Rookery, an events center on East Capitol Street, began with performances from Jackson Public Schools students, one of whom introduced the mayor. Lumumba announced the opening of the Office of Violence and …Jackson police detectives have been very busy in the last week and a half investigating seven homicides in the city — four this week alone. Advertisement. "It's just senseless shooting," Deputy Chief Deric Hearn said. Hearn said Jackson has seen one of the deadliest stretches so far this year. "We had three homicides the week before that.JACKSON, Miss. —. A new sports complex is coming to south Jackson in the old Jackson Square Promenade. Advertisement. The demolition phase of the project is underway at what’s now called the Jackson City Plaza. It will cost $500,000 to knock down a portion of the old strip mall to create a sports complex and education center.Brooklyn Joyner is a New Orleans, Louisiana, native. She graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a broadcast journalism degree and a minor in African American Studies. Since her junior year of high school, Brooklyn has been finding ways to be in a newsroom. She was one of the lead anchors and reporters of her university's news station.
3 days ago · SOURCE: WAPT. JACKSON, Miss. —. The Jackson Police Department said that an officer discovered two bodies in a home at around 3 a.m. on April 20 in the 2600 block of Belvedere Drive. Jackson Police said the deceased were a man and woman both suffering from gunshot wounds. Advertisement. JPD said that a person inside of the home called the police. . Enel x way
A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault in connection to a deadly shooting in South Jackson. According to Jackson police, the shooting happened Sunday on Red Oak Drive. Police said when they arrived at the scene of the shooting, they found Charles Brown deceased with multiple …4 hours ago · SOURCE: WAPT. JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police are investigating the city's latest homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said officers were called Tuesday to the 300 block of North Flag Chapel Road, where the victim was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Advertisement. The victim, identified as Shavarion Ross, died at a hospital. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson attended the meeting Monday evening at New Hope Baptist Church. Thompson has called for an investigation into how the state will distribute federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help Jackson make …The Stewpot Community Center in Jackson is looking for volunteers to help the community. The shelter offers a variety of positions for volunteers, including working in its community kitchen and clothing closet areas. Click here to access the volunteer application or contact Tara Lindsey at 601-353-2759 ext. 28 to learn more.A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault in connection to a deadly shooting in South Jackson. According to Jackson police, the shooting happened Sunday on Red Oak Drive. Police said when they arrived at the scene of the shooting, they found Charles Brown deceased with multiple …Aug 28, 2023 · 16 WAPT, Hearst Television’s ABC-affiliate in Jackson, unveiled its new brand positioning statement on Saturday, officially launching the dynamic and relevant "Jackson's Breaking News Leader" in support of the brand’s ongoing commitment to live breaking news coverage. This change embodies the station's unwavering commitment to delivering ... Jackson police are investigating a shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl. Jackson police confirm the shooting happened Wednesday night in South Jackson at the intersection of Meadow Lane and McCluer Road. The Hinds County coroner identified the teenager as Snamaya Anderson. Jackson Public Schools officials said Anderson was a …MADISON COUNTY, Miss. —. A man convicted on charges connected to the kidnapping and death of 6-year-old Kingston Frazier has been granted parole. Advertisement. "As of (Tuesday), Mr. D’Allen Washington was released from the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections by order from the Mississippi Parole Board. Mr.A car crash is the likely cause of a power outage in South Jackson. The wreck was reported before 6:30 a.m. Thursday on Highway 18, near the McDonald's. The car hit a power pole, breaking it, before crashing into a building. Advertisement. Relatives of the driver said he suffered a medical emergency, which they believe led to the crash.One person is dead, and two others injured following a shooting at the Waffle House on Highway 18 in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department's Public Information Officer, Sam Brown, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday. Brown said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a stolen Kia Rio with multiple bullet holes.Jackson police announced Sunday that the second victim shot at a Jackson gas station died Saturday. According to Jackson police, the shooting happened about 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Blue Sky gas station on Interstate 55 north near Northside Drive. Police confirmed the two people were shot multiple times while sitting inside a white …CHECK OUT WAPT:Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be.Serbia school shooting: 13-year-old shooter kills 9, police say. Jackson, MS 39269. 43°. Fair. 1% Change. MORE. 1 / 1. Advertisement. Serbia school shooting: …Flynn Brown. Advertisement. A man accused in the shooting death of a Jackson State University student is being held without bond. Hinds County Judge Johnny McDaniels denied bond for Randall Smith during a hearing Monday because of the serious nature of the murder charge against him. Smith, a JSU freshman from New Orleans, …A man accused of running a mechanic shop in a Jackson neighborhood has been arrested. According to a Wednesday release from Jackson police, officers executed a warrant at a home in the 2200 block of West McDowell Road, where they arrested 62-year-old Larry Quinn. Police said Quinn was arrested for violating a city ordinance that ….