Lifestyle
Jackson Pastor Loses Parsonage in Fire
Northend Church to host Feb. 7 drive to help Pastor Luther Martin replace essentials
Former Mississippi teacher wins appeal after firing over book reading
Toby Price's termination for reading 'I Need a New Butt!' to second graders overturned by appeals court
Mississippi Attorney General Launches Free App to Connect Residents with Resources
The AGO in Action app provides access to consumer protection info, naloxone locations, and more
Weather
Mississippi Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration After Winter Storm
Reeves seeks federal aid for multiple counties impacted by January weather event.
Rain on the Way for Jackson, Mississippi
16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman forecasts incoming precipitation
Mississippi National Guard Expands Winter Storm Response Efforts in North Mississippi
Additional 150 service members activated to assist with storm recovery efforts
Crime
Attorney General Launches Backpack Initiative for Human Trafficking Victims
Hundreds of 'Bags of Freedom' Packed with Essentials and Spiritual Resources
Man Freed After St. Paddy's Shooting Arrested Again
Marquavius McLeod back in jail days after grand jury refused to indict him
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Brothers in Hal's St. Paddy's Parade Shooting
A third suspect remains in jail on murder and assault charges.
Sports
Dixie National Rodeo 2026 Kicks Off with Concerts, Parade, and More
The annual event in Jackson, Mississippi features rodeo shows, livestock competitions, and a variety of family-friendly activities.
UAPB hosts Jackson State in women's basketball matchup
Indiya Bowen scored 21 points in UAPB's previous game
61st Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks Off
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announces schedule of events for the upcoming festivities.
Politics
Jackson Taps Former Charlottesville Police Chief as New Top Cop
Mayor Horhn nominates RaShall Brackney, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, to lead the Jackson Police Department.
Mississippi Lawmakers Reject 'Transactional Gold' Bills
State joins growing list of legislatures pushing back on government-run precious metals schemes
Mississippi Senate Committee Kills Private School Voucher Bill
The proposed expansion of the state's school voucher program faced bipartisan opposition and will not move forward.
