Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Justin Dixon and Chelsey Sellars
The Mississippi National Guard is preparing to send service members to Washington D.C. to provide additional security for President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Wednesday, January 20.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Anthony Warren and Chelsey Sellars
Seniors 65 and older could soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Maggie Wade and Chelsey Sellars
While the protesters were at the State Capitol, some of them signed a petition asking for a vote on the Mississippi flag.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2020 at 11:23 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Though Kwanzaa stretches over 7 days, the group believes the spirit and teachings are to be remembered and practiced all year long.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Southhaven police said a 2-year-old was kidnapped before being abandoned at a Goodwill Store in Southaven on Monday.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Government Tate Reeves new order said indoor events should be limited to 10 people or less.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 11:23 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Across the country, and especially in Mississippi, there is a noticeable shortage of nurses.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 2:45 PM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Chelsey Sellars
Dobbs said there is a lot that Mississippians can do before a lockdown would even be considered.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 10:23 AM CST
|By WLBT.com Staff and Chelsey Sellars
The fulfillment center will be the first facility in the state to feature Amazon’s robotics technology.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2020 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Republican Brian Flowers agrees; he ran for the U.S. House to represent Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District and lost to Bennie Thompson.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
Mississippians voted for a new state flag and they’re selling fast in a local flag store.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 7:02 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The cafe will train and employ those with disabilities.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
If someone who is hearing impaired is having a hard time understanding you, socially distance yourself and bring down your mask.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2020 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Cars filled with friends and family drove by her home in Madison to welcome back her husband and former WLBT reporter, Alderman Warren Strain.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Margaritaville Hotel Vicksburg is set to close on Sunday.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Wednesday, the foundation made sure a teenager from Clinton got exactly what he wished for!
Updated: Aug. 15, 2020 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Family and friends said this amazing man and trooper will never be forgotten.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
As you come into Golden Moon Casino in Choctaw, get ready to mask up and get your temperature checked.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Interest rates are also very low, which is driving the demand.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Farm-raised catfish is the largest aquaculture industry in the country, especially in Mississippi.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2020 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
During the shoot-out, Hart Jr. was shot in the head and died at a gas station close by before help could arrive.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2020 at 11:34 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
MDOC has not commented on this case for now.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 at 7:22 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Teachers with Mississippi Teachers Unite rallied at Governor Tate Reeves’ mansion on Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2020 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Immunizations are important to keep on schedule, according to Dr. Gaudet.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
High schools across Mississippi now have new COVID-19 guidelines for their fall sports teams.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 12:02 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The release suggested guidelines for re-opening schools in the fall.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Members of CHEC say at least 70 people at the event came by to learn about home schooling options this weekend.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Hispanics make up a small portion of Mississippi’s population. Even so, they have seen a significant impact from the coronavirus.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2020 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Ragland and other family members rally for justice outside of the Jackson Police Department Saturday, claiming it was police brutality that ended Mario Clark's life.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 8:07 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
State flags wave high all across Mississippi, but some business owners say it’s time for them to come down.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2020 at 11:16 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The Associated Student Body and some faculty have been fighting to remove the statue for over a year.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2020 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Juneteenth isn’t new but the holiday is often overlooked.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The vigil held at Simpson Central School, where Blair was a long time school resource officer.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Sheriff Mullins said the recovering the shackles and gun could help when presenting the case to the district attorney.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Mississippi is one of only three states to tax groceries at the full sales tax rate.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Gonzalez says he's excited for his future.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 7:48 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
As Americans head back to work, over two million jobs return to the national economy according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 11:43 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The protesters were calling out police brutality and the death of George Floyd.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 7:27 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Some of the supplies were donated to Samiya Craft; the 12-year-old used her own money to buy the rest, with a little help from her parents.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
This information comes in now from a quarterly report from the City of Jackson, but it could be too late.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Meridian's Pastor Todd Tilghman is the latest winner of NBC’s The Voice!
Updated: May. 16, 2020 at 7:49 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
The Centers for Disease Control asked doctors to look out for multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 7:02 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Mississippians around the metro have been riding bikes more than ever!
Updated: Apr. 26, 2020 at 2:19 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Some of the protesters said they will host another protest next week if their demands aren’t met by then.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2020 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Members of Temple Baptist Church still plan to have church service on Easter Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2020 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Coroners also point out that the access to personal protective equipment has been challenging too, but they are working together despite the overall need.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2020 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
After a recent virus scare, the doctor felt it was best to sleep on the porch to protect his family from the virus.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 8:29 PM CDT
|By Chelsey Sellars
Though teens may be sleeping more than usual, Damon said it is still important for them and other children to stick to a schedule.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2020 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
They met with potential clients in Vicksburg, Saturday, but some of them are unsure if this is the right step to take.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Chelsey Sellars
If passed, parents can avoid giving their children vaccines that go against their religious beliefs.