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MHP working 7-vehicle pileup on I-59 in Jones Co.

According to MDOT, crews could be clearing the scene through 5:45 p.m.

Chris Thies

Published 19m at 4:35 PM

MHSAA votes to delay fall sports by 2 weeks

Gov. Reeves announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program

Annual Blood Bowl drive begins next week

USM announces details for the fall semester

First federal execution in 17 years; another set Wednesday

The execution of Daniel Lewis Lee, over the objection of the victims' relatives and following days of legal wrangling and delays, revived the debate over capital punishment during a time of widespread social unrest.

Michael Balsamo

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WLBT Digital

Published 4h at 12:10 PM

862 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 23 deaths reported in MS

MSDH reported 862 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state total to 37,542 cases and 1,272 deaths.

Jalen Dogan

Published 4h at 12:07 PM

William Carey University plans on bringing students back to campus in the fall

All students will have to complete an online health screening each morning before reporting to work or class.

Jeffrey Morgan

Published 10:48 AM at 10:48 AM

Medical association calls for statewide mask mandate

The Mississippi State Medical Association wants a statewide mask mandate to be issued.

Jacob Gallant

Published 10:12 AM at 10:12 AM

Picayune law office burns overnight. Here’s how it’s connected to a missing persons case.

A law office belonging to the father of a man wanted in connection to a missing person’s case has burned down.

Lindsay Knowles and Bill Snyder

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Months after initial coronavirus infection, patients suffer lingering effects

Some people who have been battling the virus have been feeling the effects for months.

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Ole Miss begins process of relocating Confederate statue on campus

Last month, the Institute of Higher Learning approved the school’s request to relocate the monument to the University Cemetery.

Jacob Gallant

Published 9:03 AM at 9:03 AM

Lamar County School District approves reopening plan

The Lamar County School Board has voted on a proposed plan to reopen schools in the fall.

Carly Blake

Published July 13, 2020 at 10:33 PM

William Carey’s CEO Leadership Academy accepting applications

William Carey University’s CEO Leadership Academy is helping educators become the best they can be.

Branden Walker

Published July 13, 2020 at 10:32 PM

The Daphne Skate Park has five steel and concrete obstacles for all levels of skaters.

Vanessa Pacheco

Published July 13, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Lack of Internet in Jasper Co. makes working from home difficult

Less than half of Jasper county residents have said they had access to broadband internet at home.

Melissa Rademaker

Published July 13, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Laurel police release body cam footage from July 4 noise call

Several social media posts have been made regarding officers having their guns drawn that night.

Vanessa Pacheco

Published July 13, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Masks now required at Miss. driver’s license offices

Customers are also being asked to social distance while waiting in line.

Caroline Wood

Published July 13, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Myth busting: Mississippi leaders work to dispel COVID-19 rumors

Governor Tate Reeves and Dr. Thomas Dobbs explain the reasoning behind trusting the facts and not discounting trusted information regarding COVID-19.

Courtney Ann Jackson

Published July 13, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Caught on camera: Officer saves choking baby in Mich.

It shows the Sterling Heights, Mich. officer meeting the family outside their home. One of them is holding the 3-week-old girl, who is not breathing.

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