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Toosii Leaves LSU Football, Coach Cites Rapper's Gambling Deal
Toosii takes a knee on his football career. Continue reading…
Jun 18, 2026
Concerns mount over flooding in Jackson as more rain approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson business owner said he's worried about more heavy rain moving into the metro area, after recent storms left standing water outside of his Bailey Avenue restaurant. "What I saw the last few days, if the rain is what the...
Jun 17, 2026
Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Bipolar Diagnosis, Teases New Music
Lil Nas X on the road to recovery. Continue reading…
Jun 17, 2026
Dame Dash Previews New Jay-Z and Cam'ron Diss Track
Dame appears alongside his artist Nicky Licky on the diss. Continue reading…
Jun 17, 2026
Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith appeals ruling on new election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Supervisor Anthony "Tony" Smith filed an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, challenging a judge's order requiring a new election in the District 2 supervisor race. According to a notice of appeal filed June 15...
Jun 17, 2026
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Study ranks Mississippi as one of worst states for heart disease deaths
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Jun 17, 2026
Second suspect arrested in Jackson double homicide case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a double homicide in Jackson. Police said James Nichols was arrested by U.S. Marshals on June 17, 2026. He was charged with two counts of capital murder and aggravated assault....
Jun 17, 2026
Concerns mount over flooding in Jackson as more rain approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson business owner said he's worried about more heavy rain moving into the metro area, after recent storms left standing water outside of his Bailey Avenue restaurant. "What I saw the last few days, if the rain is what the...
Jun 17, 2026
Jordan Thurmond found guilty of killing man, dumping body in Richland Creek
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Dan Belton, 29, in Jackson. According to Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Belton's girlfriend reported him missing to Jackson police on September ...
Jun 17, 2026
Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith appeals ruling on new election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Supervisor Anthony "Tony" Smith filed an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, challenging a judge's order requiring a new election in the District 2 supervisor race. According to a notice of appeal filed June 15...
Jun 17, 2026
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Fri Jun 19
Jackson, MS, USA
29°CFeels Like: 36°C
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Precipitation: 1.3 MM
Mist. Feels like 36°C. Wind 11 km/h SW. Pressure 1015 mb. Visibility 6 km. UV index 6.
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Fri Jun 19
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Humidity: 81%
Patchy light drizzle. Feels like 33°C. Pressure 1015 mb. Wind 10 km/h WSW. UV index 9.
Sat Jun 20
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Sun Jun 21
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Mon Jun 22
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Patchy rain nearby. Feels like 34°C. Pressure 1016 mb. Wind 15 km/h SW. UV index 9.
Tue Jun 23
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Wed Jun 24
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Thu Jun 25
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Sunny. Feels like 32°C. Pressure 1018 mb. Wind 9 km/h WSW. UV index 6.
