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Elections

Incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom are vying for...

Colom leads Hyde-Smith by more than 2,800 votes as Mississippi awaits final Senate result

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
County clerks have until Friday to certify results.

Local

Mississippi State student Rush Ault unloads items from the back of a vehicle.

App connects residents with students seeking work

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Michelle Martin
An app called Spare Hands Students is connecting people who need help with tasks with students looking to earn money.

News

Zachary's restaurant in Columbus, Miss.

Fundraiser supports city’s warming shelter

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Shawanda Jones
Meals purchased at a restaurant are supporting the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition’s winter shelter.

Local

Keys to a jail cell.

County to build new jail and storm shelter

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Madison McCarter
A new multimillion-dollar jail will be built in Webster County, with a public storm shelter on the property.

News

There's outrage at the University of Mississippi after doorbell camera video showing two...

Woman apologizes after racist gestures caught on camera outside Ole Miss students’ apartment

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Hannah Kozlowski and Imani Williams
Alaina Kunes has been identified as the woman who apologized after racist gestures were caught on camera outside an apartment where Black Ole Miss students live.

Mississippi

Silad Kauakahi during his service as a Navy Seabee.

Gulfport Seabee’s overdose death sends three to federal prison

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Noah Noble
Three people have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in the 2022 overdose death of a Navy Seabee in Gulfport.

National

FILE - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth waits to welcome Britain's Defense Secretary Wes...

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

News

Marion Xavier Carter has been arrested and charged with capital murder and attempted murder in...

Police make capital murder arrest in Eutaw homicide investigation

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
Authorities said they have arrested 25-year-old Marion Xavier Carter on capital murder and attempted murder charges.

Local

Baptist Behavioral Health-Golden Triangle and Baptist Memorial Hospital hosted a free recovery...

Baptist hosts free recovery resource fair

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kevion McGee
An event offered health screenings and conversations with healthcare providers.

Elections

The Lee County Election Commission has begun reviewing affidavit ballots cast in last week’s...

Lee County commission begins reviewing affidavit ballots

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jake Holcomb
The Lee County Election Commission has begun reviewing affidavit ballots cast in last week’s election, with about 1,500 affidavits to consider.
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Local

The Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo is calling on the community to help stock its Clothes Closet...

Clothing donations sought for the winter

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Alvin Ivy
A nonprofit is working to make sure students stay warm and comfortable this winter.

Elections

Colom expresses confidence in Mississippi Senate race as he holds a 2,700-vote lead

Colom expresses confidence in Mississippi Senate race as he holds a 2,600-vote lead

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By A'Darius McCormick and WLBT Staff
Democratic challenger Scott Colom says he is confident he will win Mississippi’s closely watched U.S. Senate race as election officials continue counting affidavit ballots.

Mississippi

Esmeralda Torres-Marques and Fernando Cid are facing drug trafficking charges after being...

Rankin Co. traffic stop leads to two arrests, seizure of 18 kilograms of cocaine

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
The suspects had not made their initial appearances as of Tuesday afternoon.

News

Terry Shirley receives therapy at the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo, MS.

Celebration of Hope: Regional Rehab Center helps stroke survivor regain independence

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Michelle Martin
A medical emergency can change someone’s life in an instant, but the road to recovery can take months, and sometimes, the entire family is along for that journey.

News

Christopher Davis

Inmate found in shed after attempted escape at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating an attempted escape at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County on Monday night.

News

Screen time in the classroom

Alabama survey: Parents, teachers support screens in class, with limits

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Morgan Hightower
A preliminary survey of more than 6,700 Alabama teachers, parents, school leaders and IT staff found most want limits on classroom screens while still seeing value in them, according to results presented Tuesday to Gov. Kay Ivey's Commission on Screen-Based Instruction, which plans to deliver its report Dec. 1.

National

FILE -- The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for...

Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Akim Powell
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for 6.3 million people.

Elections

Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign releases statement as Senate race remains undecided

Cindy Hyde-Smith comments on tight Senate race against Scott Colom

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff and A'Darius McCormick
On Tuesday, Cindy Hyde-Smith was asked about the historically close Mississippi Senate race against Scott Colom by reporters.

News

Twin brothers in ICE custody in Pickens County

Twin brothers transferred to ICE custody after being detained during traffic stop in east Alabama

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WBRC Digital Staff and Marcos De Paula
The brothers were heading back to their university, Wallace State Community College, after spending the weekend with their parents in Georgia.

News

As of Tuesday afternoon, Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by...

Colom leads Hyde-Smith as ballot count continues, deadline looms

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
As of Tuesday afternoon, Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by 2,575 votes.

Alabama

(Left) Lane Kiffin during LSU's game against Alabama on Nov. 7, 2026. (Right) Paul Finebaum on...

‘We’re friends, aren’t we?’: Finebaum dishes on rocky relationship with Kiffin

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ashlee Winborne
Finebaum went as far as to outright say Kiffin simply can’t beat Alabama.

News

Wreck (File Image)

2 injured in Tuesday morning wreck

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle
A wreck in Nettleton sent two people to the hospital.

News

The VFW Post 6022 in Cottondale partnered with the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy at Hillcrest...

VFW, students hand out poppies for Veterans Day

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Money donated from the Buddy Poppy Drive goes towards helping veterans.

Mississippi

Campfire, Photo Date: Nov. 11, 2013

Active Mississippi burn bans

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Zac Carlisle
Burn bans are in effect for many Mississippi counties as of Nov. 9.

News

Regional Rehab Center dyslexia therapist Candy Mitchell (right) teaches Kyleigh McBrayer.

Celebration of Hope: Regional Rehab Center brings dyslexia therapy to students at school

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Daniella Oropeza
Thanks to the Regional Rehabilitation Center (RRC), critical therapy now meets students where they learn.

National

President Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's...

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela.

News

Saltillo Mayor Copey Grantham told WTVA he is running for Northern District Transportation...

Saltillo mayor says he will run for transportation commissioner

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM EST
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By Jake Holcomb
Saltillo Mayor Copey Grantham told WTVA he is running for Northern District Transportation Commissioner next year.

National

FILE - A portion of border wall is under construction in the Big Bend region, Sept. 23, 2026,...

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume building border wall in Texas’s Big Bend

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.

National

FILE - Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct....

Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton’s manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
A Tennessee judge has dismissed a case involving Dolly Parton’s longtime manager and her nephew.

News

Mustard Seed restaurant in Saltillo, Mississippi

Mother opens restaurant for her son and other adults with disabilities

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM EST
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
The Mustard Seed Lunch Company, a family-owned restaurant in downtown Saltillo, employs four people with disabilities.

News

Michael Wayne Wages arrested in Prentiss County, Mississippi

Sheriff: Man arrested for theft of county property

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Zac Carlisle
A local man faces charges in connection with the theft of Prentiss County property.

National

Lindsay Clancy sits in Plymouth Superior Court, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, during a hearing set...

Judge’s ruling could clear way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in deaths of her 3 kids

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press
A judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children, potentially clearing the way for a retrial in the case next year.

News

Joseph Peters arrested in Lafayette County, MS

Pennsylvania man arrested for home burglary

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM EST
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By Zac Carlisle
Law enforcement arrested a Pennsylvania man in connection with a home burglary.

News

Manhunt for burglary suspects in Ridgeland called off

Manhunt for burglary suspects in Ridgeland called off

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM EST
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By WLBT Staff
A manhunt in Ridgeland Monday afternoon has been called off.

National

File image

Actor Donnie Dunagan, original voice of Bambi in classic Disney film, dies at 92, reports say

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM EST
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By Emily Van de Riet
Donnie Dunagan, who voiced young Bambi for the original 1942 Disney classic, has died. He was 92.

News

Second Lady, Usha Vance (left) and First Lady, Melania Trump (right)

First Lady Melania Trump to visit Fort Rucker

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM EST
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By Ty Storey
The visit marks a rare occurrence where a member of the first and/or second families have visited the southeast Alabama Army post.

National

FILE - Custodian Ray Keen inspects a clock face before changing the time on the 100-year-old...

Trump pushes for permanent daylight saving time: ‘It’s so dark outside, so early’

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM EST
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By Tyria Goines, The Associated Press and Gray News staff
President Donald Trump renewed his call to end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time permanent.

News

There's outrage at the University of Mississippi after doorbell camera video showing two...

Ole Miss student’s doorbell camera video sparks outrage

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM EST
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By ABC News
There's outrage at the University of Mississippi after doorbell camera video showing two students making a racist gesture went viral.

News

Shad White announces run for governor

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM EST
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By WLBT Staff
On Monday, State Auditor Shad White officially announced his intentions to run for Mississippi governor in the 2027 race.

National

Comedian and actor Russell Brand, accompanied by his wife Laura Brand, arrives at Southwark...

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

News

Mississippi man creates an app for ladies.

Mississippi man creates an app designed to help people locate clean restrooms and feminine products

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM EST
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By Ta'Niya McQueen
Joshua Hughes created an app designed to help people locate clean public restrooms and feminine hygiene products.

News

Boutique owner says event is usually her busiest weekend of the year

Downtown Amory businesses hold holiday open house

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM EST
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By Shawanda Jones
Businesses in downtown Amory participated in a holiday open house this weekend, with Christmas about a month and a half away.

News

GFX - Dog Fighting

8 Mississippi residents among 27 arrested in Georgia dogfighting investigation

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM EST
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By Jas N Smith
Eight Mississippi residents are among 27 people arrested in connection with an alleged dogfighting operation in northeast Georgia that resulted in the seizure of 26 dogs, including three that were found dead.

News

New beauty addition in Houston

The Lux Lounge opens in Houston with beauty services, job opportunities

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM EST
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By Ta'Niya McQueen and Alvin Ivy
The Lux Lounge, a new beauty business in Houston, held its grand opening Friday evening. The business offers beauty and personal care services and could create job opportunities for local residents.

News

Titus Lester

Suspect in connection with Memphis armed robbery, aggravated assault captured

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 9:48 AM EST
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By Shayna Norwood
A suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault in Memphis has been captured and taken into custody.

Mississippi

Groups raise concerns about public view of affidavit ballot count in 3 Mississippi counties

Groups raise concerns about public view of affidavit ballot count in 3 Mississippi counties

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM EST
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By Kristina Baca
Local groups are raising concerns about how affidavit ballots are being counted in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison counties.

Mississippi

Colom meets Jackson voters as Senate ballot count continues

Colom meets Jackson voters as Senate ballot count continues

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM EST
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By Holly Emery
Democrat Scott Colom spent Friday meeting voters at three stops in Jackson, days after Election Day, as thousands of ballots remain uncounted in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race.

News

Woman injured after fleeing from police, crashing at Canton car dealership, chief says

Woman injured after fleeing from police, crashing at Canton car dealership, chief says

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM EST
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By Christopher Fields
A police chase that started in Gluckstadt ended in a crash in Canton, and the driver was hurt and faces several charges, Gluckstadt Police Chief Barry Hale said.

News

Multiple agencies responding to school bus accident with injuries

Multiple agencies respond to school bus accident with at least one injured

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Emma Nisbet
Multiple agencies are currently responding to a school bus accident.

Mississippi

Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom

Scott Colom’s lead increases to over 2,000 votes ahead of Cindy Hyde-Smith in Senate race

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM EST
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By Emma Nisbet
An estimated 96.8% of the votes are in.
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