Thursday, July 31 2014 11:13 AM EDT2014-07-31 15:13:12 GMT
The Neshoba County Fair is known as the state's giant house party. That party breaks for a different kind of attraction for two days every year. Mississippi politics have some deep roots at the NeshobaMore >>
Some of these folks in Founders Square are still talking about political speeches that happened decades ago. But some of that focus shifted to what the Senate candidates will say on Thursday.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:51 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:51:34 GMT
Members of the SMARTT tennis team are perfecting their swings for the upcoming USTA Junior Team National Championships. Eight in all, ages 10 and under, heading to the national tournament next month,More >>
Eight in all, ages 10 and under, heading to the national tournament next month, hoping to bring home some hardware in the girls and boys singles, doubles and mixed doubles events. More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:43 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:43:23 GMT
Our crew is on the scene of a truck accident in Jackson. The crash is near Marion Dunbar Street . It appears that a truck crashed into some power lines. Officer Colendula Green tells us that the accidentMore >>
The crash is near Marion Dunbar Street . The truck hit a power pole and wires came down onto the truck. More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:43 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:43:22 GMT
A Canadian teen and aspiring engineer build a roller coaster in his parents backyard. A creation which took four years to build and named 'The Minotaur.'More >>
A Canadian teen and aspiring engineer build a roller coaster in his parents backyard. A creation which took four years to build and named 'The Minotaur.'More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 7:53 AM EDT2014-07-31 11:53:30 GMT
Did you enjoy the cooler temperatures and bright sunshine yesterday? It was a gorgeous day by late July standards. Today we'll hang on to that cooler-than-average feel, but the skies won't be so pretty.More >>
Today will be mostly cloudy with an occasional passing shower possible.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 1:05 AM EDT2014-07-31 05:05:34 GMT
Cameras seem to be everywhere now often monitoring traffic, shoppers and even high speed chases. The River City's mayor wants those extra eyes watching over his streets. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. wantsMore >>
Cameras are a part of our everyday life capturing our images even when we aren't aware. The River City's mayor wants those extra eyes watching over his streets.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:08 PM EDT2014-07-31 01:08:42 GMT
42-year-old Timothy Burns was indicted on 2 counts of capital murder, rape and 3rd degree arson for the 2013 murders of a Copiah County family. His arraignment has been set for Friday. The bodies ofMore >>
After nearly nine months, there is finally movement in the courts involving a family murdered in 2013. Timothy Burns who has been in jail charged in murder of the Smith family since last November, has been indicted on multiple charges.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 3:52 AM EDT2014-07-31 07:52:55 GMT
A document circulating among White House staff says a Senate report on the CIA's interrogation and detention practices after the 9/11 attacks concludes that the agency initially kept the secretary of state and...More >>
A Senate report on the CIA's interrogation and detention practices after the 9/11 attacks concludes that the agency initially kept the secretary of state and some U.S. ambassadors in the dark about harsh techniques and...More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 2:16 AM EDT2014-07-31 06:16:48 GMT
One of Hinds County's Most Wanted is in custody. Forty-eight year old Daisy Lee Shannon was arrested on a tip following our Most Wanted segment on the Wednesday 6 p.m. report of WLBT News.Shannon, whoMore >>
One of Hinds County's Most Wanted is in custody. Forty-eight year old Daisy Lee Shannon was arrested on a tip following our Most Wanted segment on the Wednesday 6 p.m. report of WLBT News.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 1:45 AM EDT2014-07-31 05:45:30 GMT
A small plane crashed in a San Diego shopping center parking lot Wednesday, killing an 80-year-old woman who was the lone passenger and injuring the pilot, authorities said.More >>
A small plane crashed in a San Diego shopping center parking lot Wednesday, killing an 80-year-old woman who was the lone passenger and injuring the pilot, authorities said.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 1:09 AM EDT2014-07-31 05:09:30 GMT
Vicksburg's mayor announced important financial news for the city Wednesday. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said the city's credit rating has been restored by Moody's Bond Ratings. It now has an A2 rating afterMore >>
Vicksburg's mayor announced important financial news for the city Wednesday. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said the city's credit rating has been restored by Moody's Bond Ratings.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 12:27 AM EDT2014-07-31 04:27:50 GMT
Facing budget cuts, law enforcement agencies across the state are turning to a unique program to save money. It's called the 1033 program, and it's allowing them to buy military grade weapons, vehiclesMore >>
Facing budget cuts, law enforcement agencies across the state are turning to a unique program to save money. It's called the 1033 program, and it's allowing them to buy military grade weapons, vehicles and gear, for just pennies on the dollar.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 12:22 AM EDT2014-07-31 04:22:10 GMT
Dive teams and other rescue units are searching for a missing swimmer near the lower lake section of the Reservoir. Our crew arrived to the scene shortly after, at around 11 Tuesday night. AccordingMore >>
The search has been suspended for the night for missing swimmer John Gregory Kassel of Madison. EOC Director Butch Hammack says the search will continue Thursday morning.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:53 PM EDT2014-07-31 03:53:23 GMT
The ability to use laughter and humor has helped 14 year old Aurora handle some difficult times. She is named for the bright northern lights. She is hoping to shine on this week's Wednesday's Child.AuroraMore >>
Fourteen-year-old Aurora is named for the Northern Lights and hopes to shine with a special family on this week's Wednesday's Child.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 10:37 PM EDT2014-07-31 02:37:17 GMT
Eager to begin a monthlong break, Congress leavened its customary heavy partisanship on Wednesday with a pinch of compromise, advancing legislation to repair the deeply troubled Department of Veterans Affairs.More >>
Eager to begin a monthlong break, Congress leavened its customary heavy partisanship on Wednesday with a pinch of compromise, advancing legislation to repair the deeply troubled Department of Veterans Affairs and working...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:27 PM EDT2014-07-31 01:27:52 GMT
The Neshoba County Fair is known as the state's giant house party. That party breaks for a different kind of attraction for two days every year. Mississippi politics have some deep roots at the NeshobaMore >>
The Neshoba County Fair is known as the state's giant house party. That party breaks for a different kind of attraction for two days every year.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 8:18 PM EDT2014-07-31 00:18:41 GMT
Are Mississippians paying too much for homeowner's insurance? One website claims premiums have increased more than 15 percent in our state. 3 On Your Side went to the State Insurance Commissioner for answers. MississippiansMore >>
Are Mississippians paying too much for homeowner's insurance? One website claims premiums have increased more than 15 percent in our state. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:47 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:47:20 GMT
Republicans are ready to muscle legislation through the House authorizing an election-year lawsuit against President Barack Obama that accuses him of exceeding his powers in enforcing his health care law.More >>
A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority. Obama and other...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:49 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:49:54 GMT
Brandon Police would like your help in identifying an auto burglary suspect. The man in the attached picture is wanted in connection with forced entry auto burglaries that occurred Saturday, July 26,More >>
Brandon Police would like your help in identifying an auto burglary suspect. The man in the attached picture is wanted in connection with forced entry auto burglaries that occurred Saturday, July 26, at Shiloh Park.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:54 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:54:57 GMT
Source: Mississippi Senate
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016. Ward made the announcement at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday morning. After serving fiverMore >>
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:38 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:38:00 GMT
The Byram Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect that burglarized the kitchen area of the Holiday Inn Express in Byram. At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video showsMore >>
At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video shows an unidentified black male exiting a side door of the hotel with a garbage can and plastic bag believed to be filled with stolen miscellaneous food items.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 11:20 AM EDT2014-07-31 15:20:02 GMT
California's Republican candidate for governor says he spent a week living as a homeless person in search of a job to test Gov. Jerry Brown's claim that the state is making a comeback after the economic...More >>
California's Republican candidate for governor says he spent a week living as a homeless person in search of a job to test Gov. Jerry Brown's claim that the state is making a comeback after the economic downturn.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 11:16 AM EDT2014-07-31 15:16:14 GMT
They were once friends, or at least friendly. Both were self-made men who'd soared far past their working-class background. One was a rising star of the Republican Party and potential vice-presidential pick....More >>
A key witness in the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell testified that he made a mistake when he bought a Rolex watch for the governor at the first lady's request.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:39 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:39:30 GMT
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the 2011 law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers, sparked massive protests and led to Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall...More >>
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the 2011 law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers, sparked massive protests and led to Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall election and...More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:39 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:39:22 GMT
A former medical examiner says a laceration on the left hand of a young woman could have been caused by her pounding on the door at a Detroit-area home before the owner killed her.More >>
A former medical examiner says a laceration on the left hand of a young woman could have been caused by her pounding on the door at a Detroit-area home before the owner killed her.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:29 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:29:20 GMT
Hundreds of cars submerged below murky water. A landmark basketball court, newly refurbished, showing signs of buckling. Soaked and stained carpets. An athletic track coated in mud.More >>
Hundreds of cars submerged below murky water. A landmark basketball court, newly refurbished, showing signs of buckling. Soaked and stained carpets. An athletic track coated in mud.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 9:09 AM EDT2014-07-31 13:09:54 GMT
A horse racing tweet prompted prosecutors to halt a court hearing at which a lawyer for seventies heartthrob David Cassidy was supposed to accept a plea deal on the singer's behalf.More >>
A horse racing tweet prompted prosecutors to halt a court hearing at which a lawyer for seventies heartthrob David Cassidy was supposed to accept a plea deal on the singer's behalf.More >>
Authorities continue to search the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Madison for a missing swimmer. Police say 53-year-old Greg Kassel of Madison was last seen about 10:30 Tuesday night between Madison Landing and the dam.More >>
The former administrator of Adams County's Juvenile Justice Center has been arrested on charges he allegedly embezzled payments meant for the county.More >>
The former administrator of Adams County's Juvenile Justice Center has been arrested on charges he allegedly embezzled payments meant for the county.More >>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation highlighted some of "the nation's greatest treasures" since 1988. Check out the National Trust's list of the country's most historic and endangered places.More >>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation highlighted some of "the nation's greatest treasures" since 1988. Check out the National Trust's list of the country's most historic and endangered places.More >>
Every Friday, chef Julie Levanway joins The Morning Team to cook up a delicious meal "Fresh from the Flame." After you see her latest creation on the air, this is the place to get the recipe.More >>
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Although more than 8 million people signed up for healthcare through exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act, the debate continues in Washington over funding.More >>
Although more than 8 million people signed up for healthcare through exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act, the debate continues in Washington over funding. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:39 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:39:46 GMT
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves report that because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep South, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee.More >>
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves report that because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep South, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:08 PM EDT2014-07-31 01:08:42 GMT
42-year-old Timothy Burns was indicted on 2 counts of capital murder, rape and 3rd degree arson for the 2013 murders of a Copiah County family. His arraignment has been set for Friday. The bodies ofMore >>
After nearly nine months, there is finally movement in the courts involving a family murdered in 2013. Timothy Burns who has been in jail charged in murder of the Smith family since last November, has been indicted on multiple charges.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 5:48 PM EDT2014-07-28 21:48:28 GMT
More than 700,000 children go missing in the United States each year. That's equivalent to a child going missing every 40 seconds. Thankfully, most are successfully returned home, but there are othersMore >>
More than 700,000 children go missing in the United States each year. That's equivalent to a child going missing every 40 seconds. Thankfully, most are successfully returned home, but there are othersMore >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:14 AM EDT2014-07-30 04:14:21 GMT
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana - 3,700 square feet with crystal chandeliers, four poster beds and stained glass. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana - 3,700 square feet with crystal chandeliers, four poster beds and stained glass. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves reports because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep south, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee. (07/29/14)
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves reports because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep south, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee. (07/29/14)
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty. More >>
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