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01/05/2026

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 43 near Mineral Spring Road on Monday around 12:38 a.m.

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20-year-old killed during motorcycle crash in Rankin County RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A 20-year-old was killed during a motorcycle crash in Rankin County. According to the Mississippi Highwa…

01/05/2026

Two arrests have been made in connection with a death that occurred at a home in Forest on Christmas Eve.

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2 arrested after man found dead at home on Christmas Eve FOREST, Miss. (WLBT) – Two arrests have been made in connection with a death that occurred at a home in Forest on Christmas Eve. Accor…

01/05/2026

A woman was charged with DUI after a single-vehicle crash in Jackson. According to DPS Spokeswoman Bailey Martin, Capitol Police responded to the scene at 6:36 a.m. on Monday on Cleveland Avenue and Hair Street.

FULL STORY: https://fox40jackson.com/woman-charged-with-dui-after-crash-in-jackson-2/

01/05/2026

A business and a house in Jackson caught fire overnight.

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Business, house in Jackson catches fire overnight JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A business and a house in Jackson caught fire overnight. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the business, whic…

01/05/2026

It’s a new year and, for a lot of couples, that means wedding season is officially on the way.

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Bridal expo helps couples plan the perfect wedding JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It’s a new year and, for a lot of couples, that means wedding season is officially on the way. The All the Pretty Th…

01/05/2026

A man wanted out of Dallas, Texas, was arrested in Port Gibson, Mississippi, today.

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Dallas fugitive on the run for six months arrested in Port Gibson PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man wanted out of Dallas, Texas, was arrested in Port Gibson, Mississippi, today. According to …

01/05/2026

Baker Mayfield says he’s never liked the Saints. His distaste only grew Sunday (Jan. 4).

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Saints fall to Falcons in season finale, 19-17, giving Carolina NFC South title ATLANTA (WVUE) – Baker Mayfield says he’s never liked the Saints. His distaste only grew Sunday (Jan. 4). A lat…

01/05/2026

Ole Miss fans searching for ways to travel and watch the Rebels take on the University of Miami Hurricanes now have a new option.

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Southwest Airlines offers nonstop flights to Phoenix for Fiesta Bowl JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Ole Miss fans searching for ways to travel and watch the Rebels take on the University of Miami Hu…

01/02/2026

A night of celebration turned into a tragedy for some families in Jackson. According to the Jackson Fire Department, a total of three house fires resulted from the use of fireworks. Those fires took place on Valencia Street, Audubon Park Drive, and Ash Street.

FULL STORY: https://fox40jackson.com/fireworks-deemed-cause-of-three-house-fires-in-jackson/

01/02/2026

Merit Health River Oaks, located in Flowood, welcomed quadruplets to start the new year. The hospital stated that the quadruplets arrived earlier this week.

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Quadruplets celebrate new year at Merit Health in Flowood FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) – Merit Health River Oaks, located in Flowood, welcomed quadruplets to start the new year. The hospital stated …

01/02/2026

Following a win at the Sugar Bowl, the Ole Miss team took time to honor the life of a fellow player who lost his life in a shooting, Corey Adams.

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Ole Miss Rebels honor late player Corey Adams with heartfelt tribute MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Following a win at the Sugar Bowl, the Ole Miss team took time to honor the life of a fellow player…

01/02/2026

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