Music News
T-Pain Supports the Polyamory Lifestyle With New Dating Show
The show stars his friends DJ Montay and Shonte Renee, and features Pain as a host. Continue reading…
Nov 7, 2026
Macklemore Claims U.S. Arenas Refuse to Host Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore claps back. Continue reading…
Nov 6, 2026
The Weeknd Makes Touring History With $1.3 Billion Haul
The four-year long trek launched in July 2022. Continue reading…
Nov 6, 2026
Master P's Son Hercy Miller to Portray His Father in Snoop Biopic
This marks Hercy's feature film debut. Continue reading...
Nov 6, 2026
Future Taps Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy for 'Ya Hit'
The track also features ad-libs from Sexyy Red. Continue reading…
Nov 6, 2026
Local News
One person found dead on Morningside Drive in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a death reported Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene at the 3900 block of Morningside Drive on November 7, 2026, and found one person dead. Investigators lat...
19h ago
Man turns himself in for fatal Greenview Drive shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a homicide that took place on August 20, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Greenview Drive. Police said Jaylen Adams, 28, died of her injuries afte...
23h ago
Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Democrat Scott Colom hasn't won Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, but the local prosecutor was welcomed as a historic figure Friday as he strolled through the Farish Street business district where civil rights leaders once organized...
Nov 7, 2026
Victim dies after being shot on Jones Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a person was shot and killed. The shooting occurred in the area of the 1800 block of Jones Avenue just before 10:45 p.m. on November 5, 2026. According to investigators, officers performed ...
Nov 6, 2026
Student evaluated after bus crash at Northwest Rankin High
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One student was evaluated after a school bus accident in Rankin County. According to the Rankin County School District, the incident occurred on campus at Northwest Rankin High School on November 6, 2026. Flowood fire, Flo...
Nov 6, 2026
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