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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi city failed to properly inform property owners in a majority-Black neighborhood that their homes could be targeted for eminent domain under a redevelopment plan, some residents argue in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Southern District of Mississippi, said the coastal city of Ocean [...]

Editor's Note: The woman was critically injured during the home invasion. The following story has been updated with the new information from police. BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police are searching for a suspect after a woman was critically injured during a home invasion. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said the incident happened at a [...]

SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Sharkey County deputies are searching for a man, who is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault. Investigators said they're searching for Tre'Veon D. Nelson, of Hollandale. He was last scene in Anguilla in a blue in color Honda Accord. The vehicle's tag information is unknown. Nelson is considered armed [...]

**Warning: The video in this story may be disturbing for some viewers. SOUTHAVEN, Miss. --- A DeSoto County woman is considering suing Southaven Police after she claims they used excessive force against her during an arrest. Shaquilla Williams said the actions by Southaven Police shown in the video were unjustifiable. The mother of three said [...]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- The Beale Street Music Festival will not take place in 2024, Memphis In May officials announced Thursday. Memphis In May said in a news release that the music festival will "be paused and will not take place." However, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Great American River Run will [...]

Warning: The video in this story may be disturbing for some viewers. JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Wayne County man is recovering after being viscously attacked by pit bulls in Jones County. Nicholas Rigby was visiting a friend on Tuesday, October 10 when the neighbor's three dogs attacked him. Rigby was able to fight [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Arts Commission teamed up with the Mississippi's Lower Delta Partnership and Yates Construction to have a bear carved live during the State Arts Conference. The event was held at the Westin Hotel in Jackson. The carving is special because it will be gifted to Rolling Fork for the town's [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jim Hill student received more than $1.4 million in scholarships, only three months into her senior year. School teachers, administrators and classmates gathered on Thursday, October 12 to honor Dana Bolden for receiving the scholarship offers. Bolden said she has a 3.8 GPA and plans to major in biology. "A [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (October 13-15) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Cedars Show Open House - Jackson - Friday Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour - Jackson - Friday Your Cheatin' [...]

CLARKSDALE, Miss. --- Three masked gunmen robbed a church deacon and stole his truck. To make matters worse, the crime went down in front of the deacon's 10-year-old grandson Tuesday night after revival. There is no doubt Robert Irons, a deacon at New Jerusalem MBC in Clarksdale, is a man of faith. Tuesday night his [...]