CLINTON, Miss. —. A Clinton homicide suspect was denied bond during a court hearing Thursday. Advertisement. William Ervin "Polo" Edwards was arrested earlier this week in Louisiana and arrived Thursday in Clinton. Edwards, 55, is a popular video blogger who posted daily videos live on Facebook and is a former radio talk show host.The chase ended at Raymond Road and Ellis Avenue, when the Charger crashed into a Jeep Cherokee with six juveniles inside. According to Flynn, Gibson and his 23-year-old brother Jaylon Gibson, and the six people in the Jeep were all taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Pearl Police Dept. Jevarious Gibson and …16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central MississippiDownload the 16 WAPT News app for free today. With our Jackson local news app, you can: - Be alerted to breaking local news with push notifications. - Watch live streaming breaking news...Sep 6, 2023 · JACKSON, Miss. —. The University of Mississippi Medical Center said a woman who was shot by her husband in what appears to be a murder-suicide has died. Advertisement. Capitol Police responded to Baptist Medical Center around 2 a.m. Tuesday. According to officials, a suspect was believed to be visiting a patient when they shot the person ... JACKSON, Miss. — A community organization is in the process of building a 60-unit, 18-acre campus for the homeless in the city of Jackson. Putalamus White, the executive director of the Jackson Resource Center, says the village located on Capers Avenue will be equipped with about 60 tiny homes, a communal kitchen, and other …Jim Hill High School is mourning the death of band director Chris Little. Jackson Public Schools announced Little's death Monday on Facebook. He was 39-years-old. "Mr. Little left an indelible mark on countless lives through his passion for music," JPS officials said in the post. "A distinguished former member of the JSU Sonic Boom …Jackson State University issued a second shelter-in-place order just hours after a man with a gun was reported on campus. JSU Department of Public Safety issued the new order at about 12:46 p.m. Monday "in response to additional reports of a trespassing male individual." Campus police said they were conducting a sweep in …CLINTON, Miss. —. A Clinton homicide suspect was denied bond during a court hearing Thursday. Advertisement. William Ervin "Polo" Edwards was arrested earlier this week in Louisiana and arrived Thursday in Clinton. Edwards, 55, is a popular video blogger who posted daily videos live on Facebook and is a former radio talk show host.WAPT.com is Central Mississippi's #1 digital source for local and breaking news, weather and sports. Your life is fast-paced, dynamic, and one-of-a-kind, and...Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed that investigators are looking for Marcus Johnson in connection with the killing. Wade said Johnson, 33, worked for JPD for eight months. "He was separated from JPD pending disciplinary actions leading up to his immediate termination," JPD said in a news release.Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Madison. According to court documents obtained from the Madison Municipal Court, Lee was arrested on June 16, 2023, while driving north on I-55. The Madison Police Department's incident report said the officer who stopped Lee …JACKSON, Miss. —. It's been three weeks since the city of Jackson was put under a boil-water alert, with no immediate timeline for when it will be lifted. Advertisement. The mayor's office said the recent samples tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health failed. Technicians took 120 samples from across the city.16 WAPT News, Jackson, Mississippi. 248,901 likes · 13,171 talking about this. Jackson’s first choice for weather, news, and sports. We’re 16 WAPT, Jackson's Breaking News LeaderJan 24, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. A woman was found dead after a house fire in Jackson. Fire officials were called about 8 a.m. Wednesday to a home on Bristol Boulevard. A neighbor said he heard a loud explosion Wednesday morning, and when he came around the corner, he saw the top of the house in flames. Advertisement. Live Jackson newscasts and weather from 16 WAPT News. Watch live weekdays at 4:30am, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. Watch live Saturdays at 6am, 8am, 6pm and 10pm.A Jackson nightclub owner is accused of shooting a woman in the stomach. Police said it happened at Club Plush on Robinson Road just before midnight Friday. According to officials, the club's owner, Carl Powell, 45, got into an argument with a 29-year-old woman outside the club and shot her. "Sadness, just like every time I hear it.A massive fire destroyed a building in Jackson Wednesday morning. Advertisement. The fire broke out about 6 a.m. at the building off of I-20 at the Raymond Road exit by Highway 18. The Jackson Fire Department, Jackson Police Department and additional fire stations responded. The fire was across the street from Lowe's and Turner …The water distribution site at the Mississippi Fairgrounds closed Thursday evening. The Metrocenter Mall, Smith-Wills Stadium and Davis Road Park sites will close at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. "As this boil-water notice is lifted, our water distribution will go away," MEMA Executive Director Stephen McRaney said.JACKSON, Miss. —. Some school districts are canceling Wednesday classes because of the winter weather. Tap here for live updates on school closings and delays. Advertisement. Schools were out Monday because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and again Tuesday, as temperatures were in the teens and 20s. Temperatures are expected …Joe Cook is the Sports Director for 16 WAPT Sports. His dream has always been to live and work in the sports arena. In his last stop Joe was the weekend sports anchor/reporter at WLTX in Columbia, SC. While there, Joe reported on Clemson football’s national championships in 2016 and 2018, the South Carolina women’s basketball national ...Logan Johnson, 17, was hit and killed early Sunday morning, leaving his family in shock. “It was devastating. It was the day before Christmas, my sister’s baby is gone, taken from her," Sidney Courtney, Johnson's uncle, said. The family said the incident happened near the Quik Trip on Beasley Road and Adkins Boulevard in Jackson. JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson native, Terri Hall, said she has lived in Jackson her entire life and is fed up with the water issues after seeing what was dripping from her faucet. Advertisement. "It started dripping water in my bathtub and there is sediment," said Terri Hall. At her home in Fondren, water pressure is still too low to take a ... JACKSON, Miss. — A community organization is in the process of building a 60-unit, 18-acre campus for the homeless in the city of Jackson. Putalamus White, the executive director of the Jackson Resource Center, says the village located on Capers Avenue will be equipped with about 60 tiny homes, a communal kitchen, and other …JACKSON, Miss. —. The city of Jackson issued a city-wide boil-water notice on Christmas Day until further notice. "We understand the timing is terrible. Please know that we hate to issue the notice during the Christmas holiday," city officials said in a statement. "The system has lost pressure due to line breaks that have not been identified. Get the latest Jackson, MS, news. With top local, national, and sports stories, plus all the Jackson weather info you need, WAPT is the place to be. Erin Pickens is an award-winning journalist with almost two decades of experience in television news. For almost 13 years, she was the morning and noon news anchor for WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi. She is now a member of the 16 WAPT News family. She has worked in television news in her hometown of Memphis, TN, in Greenville, MS, and …A second man charged in connection with the death of a Jackson State University student has been released from jail. A judge said there was not enough probable cause to hold Jamison Kelly Jr., 21, on charges of accessory after the fact, so the judge released him. That led to a heated exchange between the families of Kelly and the victim, …Tuesday night, the White House announced President Biden approved Gov. Reeves' request for a federal emergency declaration in response to Jackson's water crisis. The National Guard was deployed Thursday for water distribution sites throughout Jackson. Reeves said the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant is still dealing with …A former Jackson police officer acquitted on charges of culpable negligence manslaughter by the Mississippi Court of Appeals will resume his duties as a narcotics detective with the Clinton Police Department. Marlee Price, the director of Communications and Tourism for Clinton, said Tuesday night that Anthony Fox will be returning to the ...A second man charged in connection with the death of a Jackson State University student has been released from jail. A judge said there was not enough probable cause to hold Jamison Kelly Jr., 21, on charges of accessory after the fact, so the judge released him. That led to a heated exchange between the families of Kelly and the victim, …Jackson’s water system as prepared as it can be for deep freeze, official says. On Marion Avenue and West Capitol Street, water was bubbling up Wednesday afternoon. "The hot water in the shower has frozen up, but the other water is running good," said resident Martha Lee. Because of the high volume of breaks expected, JXN Water …A judge set bond at $2 million for a woman who is charged in connection with the shooting death of her 4-year-old son. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident occurred in the 600 block of Randall Street around 11:42 p.m. Wednesday. Cindreonna Jones, 30, was arrested at 3 a.m. Thursday for the murder of 4-year-old …16 WAPT News, Jackson, Mississippi. 248,901 likes · 13,171 talking about this. Jackson’s first choice for weather, news, and sports. We’re 16 WAPT, Jackson's Breaking News Leader16 WAPT News, Jackson, Mississippi. 248,870 likes · 7,829 talking about this. Jackson’s first choice for weather, news, and sports. We’re 16 WAPT,...A Jackson police recruit died Monday at the city training academy, city officials said. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart said Tuesday that the unnamed recruit "took his own life by gunfire." Training was suspended Monday at the academy, and grief counselors were called in, authorities said. "Our hearts go out to this … Hurricanes and Severe Weather News Coverage | wapt.com - Jackson, MS. ... NOWCAST 16 WAPT 6am News. Watch on Demand Menu. Search; Homepage; Local News; National News ... JACKSON, Miss. —. Mississippi State Department of Health has lifted a citywide boil water alert for Flowood. Advertisement. The move came a day after JXN Water customers were told by health officials that they no longer need to boil the water before drinking it. Health officials urged residents to run faucets for 10 minutes "to introduce ...Erin Pickens - 16 WAPT, Jackson, Mississippi. 43,005 likes · 129 talking about this. Erin Pickens is a three-time Emmy award winning journalist with 25+ years of experience in TV newsMayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced Thursday that the city has secured nearly $800 million in federal funding and grants to repair and replace Jackson's water system. As part of the federal Omnibus Bill, the city is set to receive $600 million to provide technical assistance and capital projects for the water system.Jackson police made five arrests over the weekend in connection with four homicides. Louis Tims, 21, was arrested Friday in the death of 15-year-old Kaden Chapman. Police said Chapman was killed on March 15 during an incident in the 600 block of Agape Drive. Also Friday, Isaiah Jackson, 19, and Ladarius Thompson, 20, were arrested in …Jackson’s water system as prepared as it can be for deep freeze, official says. On Marion Avenue and West Capitol Street, water was bubbling up Wednesday afternoon. "The hot water in the shower has frozen up, but the other water is running good," said resident Martha Lee. Because of the high volume of breaks expected, JXN Water …JACKSON, Miss. —. It was a special weekend for 16 WAPT's Erin Pickens. She tied the knot! Erin married her now husband, Steven Wansley, during a ceremony on Saturday. Advertisement. Erin had a special message for viewers. "We got married!" Erin said. "We know y'all heard about it.Josh Jackson is a Mississippi Gulf Coast native and gained a love for television during middle school. He joined his school’s Journalism Club and became active writing stories and doing interviews. He started off at 16 WAPT as a news photojournalist in …Jackson police are investigating the city's 14th homicide of 2022. Johnathan White, 40, was found early Friday morning inside a vehicle in Flowers Park in the 2100 block of Flowers Drive. Police said White died after he was shot multiple times. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.Brooklyn Joyner is a New Orleans, Louisiana, native. She graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a broadcast journalism degree and a minor in African American Studies. Since her junior year of high school, Brooklyn has been finding ways to be in a newsroom. She was one of the lead anchors and reporters of her university's news station.Download the 16 WAPT News app for free today. With our Jackson local news app, you can: - Be alerted to breaking local news with push notifications. - Watch live streaming breaking news...This WAPT 16 News app provides you with real-time access to breaking news, weather, sports, politics and more straight from Jackson, Mississippi. Watch live breaking news …Advertisement. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and members of the city council said it will take time. The mayor said trash collection will resume Wednesday. The mayor asked residents to limit trash bags to 60 pounds or less. He also asked that residents put out only two garbage cans, or six bags of household garbage over the next few pickups.Jan 31, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead Monday evening. Advertisement. Investigators said people inside two vehicles were shooting at each other on North State Street at Cedars of Lebanon. Several vehicles were shot at, and a man driving down State Street was killed. Another resident told 16 WAPT News their bill went from $82.51 a month to $365.57.Some are blaming the high water bills on new meters the city is installing to replace faulty meters which never worked properly. Those meters were installed under the city's $90 million Siemens contract. ... WAPT News contacted the city of Jackson about the ...Josh Jackson is a Mississippi Gulf Coast native and gained a love for television during middle school. He joined his school’s Journalism Club and became active writing stories and doing interviews. He started off at 16 WAPT as a news photojournalist in …A woman was found dead after a house fire in Jackson. Fire officials were called about 8 a.m. Wednesday to a home on Bristol Boulevard. A neighbor said he heard a loud explosion Wednesday morning, and when he came around the corner, he saw the top of the house in flames. According to Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders, firefighters …4 hours ago · SOURCE: WAPT. JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police are investigating the city's latest homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said officers were called Tuesday to the 300 block of North Flag Chapel Road, where the victim was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Advertisement. The victim, identified as Shavarion Ross, died at a hospital. WAPT (channel 16) is a television station in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, affiliated with ABC. The station is owned by Hearst Television and maintains studios and …4 hours ago · 16 WAPT's Meteorologist Christana Kay has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi. ... NOWCAST 16 WAPT 6am News. Watch on Demand ... 16 WAPT News ... We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.JACKSON, Miss. —. Jackson police has issued a capital murder warrant for the mother of of a 1-year-old and a man believed to be her boyfriend in connection with the child death. Advertisement. Jackson Police Chief, Joseph Wade said Yolanda Hunter, 29, surrendered to police Friday, December 22. She was initially charged with felony child …Jackson firefighters battled a large fire on Leonard Court early Thursday morning. Smoke and flames could be seen billowing from several homes at about 5 a.m. Several firetrucks were at the scene. Four houses burned, firefighters said. At least some of the homes were abandoned. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the fire under …A man who was shot in a shootout will be charged. Jackson police said a man went to Bellwood Drive near Northside Drive Monday and began shooting at people. Police said those people returned fire, hitting the man. Police said the man who was shot, whom they have not identified, will be charged with aggravated assault.Jackson police are investigating after a man, who neighbors said was paralyzed, was found dead in his home.Officers were called Wednesday morning to the 300 block of Riser Street, where Kenneth BoClair had been stabbed multiple times with a sharp object, according to Jackson police.Byram Police Chief David Errington said at about …Feb 9, 2024 · Atmos Energy officials responded to questions from residents following explosions at two homes in South Jackson, one of which killed an 82-year-old woman. The Jackson Fire Department and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the explosions on Shalimar Drive and Bristol Boulevard. “We are cooperating with that investigation. 16 WAPT's Meteorologist Christana Kay has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi. ... NOWCAST 16 WAPT 6am News. Watch on Demand Menu. …JACKSON, Miss. —. A woman shot in an officer-involved shooting involving the Capitol Police is now suing the officers believed responsible. Attorney Carlos Moore filed a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of Sherita Harris. The suit is against the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, The Mississippi Capitol Police Department, Officer Jeffery ...State health officials lifted the boil-water notice Thursday after sampling produced clear samples. The city of Jackson's last update on Wednesday said investigative sampling was underway, but the system wasn't ready for full sampling, which would go to the health department for testing. A reporter asked Reeves during Thursday's news …. Apr 13, 2022 · Officers arrested 49 peoplKeegan Foxx - 16 WAPT. 13,940 likes · 1,522 talking abou 7616 Channel 16 Way. Jackson, MS 39209. For general questions, call the station at 601-922-1607. To call in a news tip, call the 16 WAPT Newsroom at 601-922-1652 or send an email to [email protected]. You can also …Cecil Hannibal is from Louisville, Kentucky but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s a recent graduate of the University of Southern California. Hannibal has always dreamed of telling stories and serving his community. While in college he was fortunate enough to intern at CBS This Morning in New York, WLKY in Louisville , and WSB-TV in Atlanta. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said a company has been selected to possi A former Jackson police officer acquitted on charges of culpable negligence manslaughter by the Mississippi Court of Appeals will resume his duties as a narcotics detective with the Clinton Police Department. Marlee Price, the director of Communications and Tourism for Clinton, said Tuesday night that Anthony Fox will be returning to the ... A newly released report shows gas leaks were dete...
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