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Former attorney arrested after setting dumpster, Fondren business on fire
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (247+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former special assistant U.S. attorney has been arrested and charged with arson. According to the Jackson Fire Department, firefighters responded to a building and dumpster fire at Yana Club on Friday, around 12 a.m., at 555 Hartfield Street, which is…...
Two people shot at Jackson apartment complex
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (120+ words) Two people shot at Jackson apartment complex'WLBT JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating after an apartment shooting Thursday evening. The shooting occurred at Woodridge Apartments on Raymond Road. According to JPD Detective Tommie Brown, two people were…...
Foote says mayor’s pick for police chief ‘too well educated and charming’ for the job
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (459+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson city councilman says the person tapped to be the city's next police chief is too qualified for the job. At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Jackson City Council confirmed RaShall Brackney as the city's…...
Chief Brackney responds to councilman's vote
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (43+ words) Chief Brackney responds to councilman's vote'WLBT Chief Brackney responds to councilman's vote Canton break-ins, vehicle thefts and apartment shooting have police seeking suspects DiBiase trial: Star witness returns as defense challenges evidence MRA Boys and Girls Basketball take home MAIS…...
Canton break-ins, vehicle thefts and apartment shooting have police seeking suspects
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (401+ words) CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton police are investigating a series of business break-ins, vehicle thefts and a shooting at an apartment complex on opposite sides of the city. Canton resident Rhett Hill said the recent crimes have left many in the…...
Jackson City Council confirms new police chief
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (74+ words) Brackney will replace Chief Tyree Jones, who has been serving in the position since the retirement of Joseph Wade. JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson has a new police chief. At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Jackson City Council confirmed Dr....
Two wanted Mississippi homicide suspects found in Indiana
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (99+ words) VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - The Vicksburg Police Department announced Sunday that two men, wanted for homicide, were captured in Indiana. The two suspects were wanted in connection with a recent homicide investigation and were apprehended in Kokomo, Indiana. The suspects have…...
JPD investigating after deadly domestic disturbance call
5+ day, 51+ min ago (148+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating after a Sunday domestic disturbance call revealed a dead body. The incident happened at approximately 7:21 a.m., when the JPD Precinct 3 officers responded to a residence on the 600 block of Lake Glen Drive....
Over $100,000 in narcotics seized during Greenwood drug bust
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (120+ words) GREENWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - An estimated over $100,000 in narcotics was seized in Greenwood on Friday morning, following the execution of a search warrant by multiple agencies. The Greenwood Police Department Narcotics Division, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Captain B.J. Edwards and…...
Five minutes with Dr. RaShall Brackney: WLBT’s one-on-one with Jackson’s next police chief
1+ week, 2+ day ago (496+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mayor John Horhn says Jackson is on the "precipice of something great." Hours after introducing his choice for the city's next top cop, Horhn was optimistic all the ingredients were finally in place to get a handle…...