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National

Kimberly Berry looks at what's left of her home outside Anguilla, Miss., Saturday, March 25,...

Tornado recovery tough in Mississippi, one of poorest states

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta has long been one of the poorest parts of Mississippi — a place where many people work paycheck to paycheck in jobs tied to agriculture.

State

Father and 1-year-old daughter confirmed dead from Mississippi tornado

Father and 1-year-old daughter confirmed dead from Mississippi tornado

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WLBT Staff
Ethan Herndon, 34, and his one-year-old daughter Riley Herndon died at their home.

Weather

Coverage graphic in 'tornado gap'

Alabama meteorologists work to close ‘Tornado Radar Gap’ in West Alabama

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
Installing the new radar, which would sit on an 80 foot tower depending on the terrain, will take time.

Sports

Sideline View with Dale McKee

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Lindsey Hall
The longtime sports journalist shares his thoughts on the weekly sports scene

Forecast

The sunshine is back, but showers move in by Tuesday

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Deitra McKenzie
Cooler temps are in view

National

Police: Woman found crawling in diaper, begging for help; relative charged

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis and Gray News staff
A man faces elder abuse and neglect charges after police found a woman crawling around a home wearing only an adult diaper and begging for help, per a police statement.

Community

Power Outage Update

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Elizabeth Jackson
Mississippi Power continues to restore power in the wake of Sunday night's storms.

National

Deputies accused of shoving guns in mouths of 2 Black men in Miss.; 2 others died in separate incidents

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL GOLDBERG
In one case, the deputy pulled the trigger, leaving the man with wounds that required parts of his tongue to be sewn back together.

State

Possible tornadoes cause damage across central Alabama

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Severe weather swept across Alabama leaving behind debris and damage in parts of our coverage area.

National

Woman accused of killing man on Facebook Live

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
The sheriff said in a statement that there was a history of domestic violence between the suspect and the victim.
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News

Choctaw Central High School Winterguard won the bronze Saturday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cara Shirley
The Winterguard performed a choreographed dance using flags and rifles.

News

Lexie Dancy has tumbled her way to the top

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cara Shirley
One Lauderdale County student has earned the title of Level Eight Gymnast

News

Storm damage in Lauderdale County from Sunday storms

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Cara Shirley
Multiple trees and power lines down across the county

News

Frontline Responders: Star Teacher, Vanessa Reed

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Christen Hyde
Reed has been picked as a Star Teacher twice now by students and she says throughout her 30 plus years of teaching it is a rewarding and humbling experience.

State

‘This community is going to come back:’ Federal help arrives in Mississippi

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brendan Hall
Federal help is on the ground in Mississippi after President Biden approved the governor’s emergency declaration Sunday.

News

Crews from south Mississippi helping restore power

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WTOK Staff
Thousands still without power in east Mississippi.

Weather

FIRST ALERT: The threat continues

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By Chase Franks
We will continue seeing storms linger for the rest of the evening with the threat diminishing overnight.

Weather

Rolling Fork/Silver City tornado given preliminary EF-4 rating

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By Chase Franks
March 24th, 2023 will forever go down in the history books as the storm has already claimed the lives of 26 people.

News

Gov. Reeves’ request for federal assistance approved by White House

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:38 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Friday night, fatal storms and tornadoes took the lives of 21 Mississippians, left dozens injured and left hundreds without homes in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties.

News

‘I’m blessed’: Silver City community leans on faith, one another following deadly storm

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:02 AM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
One day later, residents say they’re still rattled.

News

Residents pick up the pieces after devastating tornado

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:22 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
“Devastating.” That’s the word many residents are saying after a deadly tornado swept through Mississippi.

News

Exotic pets require another level of responsibility from owners

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Exotic pets require extra responsibility

News

Birmingham woman speaks in front of Congress for bone marrow transplant funding

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
As a two-time bone marrow donor herself, Dorothea Staursky spoke on behalf of the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, asking for more funding to improve access to these transplants in rural communities across the country.

News

Four tornadoes confirmed in north Alabama and southern Tennessee

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By WAFF 48 Digital Staff
Three EF-2 and one EF-1 storm have been confirmed.

News

36th Hubfest brings thousands of visitors to downtown Hattiesburg

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts.

News

Allie Cat Festival held Saturday in Downtown Meridian

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
6th Annual Allie Cat Run held in Downtown Meridian

News

36th Annual Martin Day

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Residents outside of the city limits rely on volunteer fire departments in times of crisis.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Tracking another round of severe weather

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By Chase Franks
Severe thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening, especially for areas along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor.

News

President Joe Biden releases statement addressing the devastating storm deaths in Miss.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:46 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
At least 23 Mississippians were killed due to the storms in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties - with dozens more injured and four people still missing.

News

Gov. Reeves issues State of Emergency following deadly storms

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The area impacted include Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties.

State

MEMA releases shelter locations; Red Cross provides meals after deadly Miss. storm

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
MEMA stated early Saturday morning that 23 people were killed and dozens are injured by the storm that devastated over four Mississippi counties, including Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe County.

News

MEMA: Death toll from Friday tornadoes in Mississippi drops from 25 to 21

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:39 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Seven counties affected by the storm have reported 1,621 homes damaged.

Forecast

Nice and warm for your Saturday

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:07 AM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
It'll be an overall nice day for outdoor plans

Sports

News 11 Sports Top 3 Plays of the Week: March 24, 2023

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Ethan Bird
Check out this Week's top plays of the week!

News

MEMA deploying search and rescue units to Sharkey, Humphreys counties following tornado

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade and Anthony Warren
Damage assessments will begin Friday, MEMA officials say.

News

Consequences for Fentanyl possession could soon drastically increase

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Communities are now a step closer to gaining more protection from the deadly drug fentanyl as the house unanimously passed new legislation and now the bill is headed to the senate.

News

What to do if you are drugged by your ride share driver

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
We have all used ride share vehicles at some point or another. Whether it was to get home from the airport or for a night out with your friends. Some have probably even offered you snacks or drinks.

News

FIRST ALERT: Severe threat has ended

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Deitra McKenzie
We're in the all clear

News

Lawmakers are heading into conference weekend at the State Capitol

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:35 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
How the state will spend your tax dollars is at stake as lawmakers enter the final days of the 2023 session. And the clock is winding down on finding compromise for the controversial bills that many of you have been speaking up about.

News

Dangers of ‘gas station heroin’ mitigated as Mississippi bans tianeptine

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation reclassifying the substance as a schedule three drug, effectively banning its sale and distribution.

News

The community came together to remember a fallen Meridian Police Officer

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
Last June, the death of officer Kennis Croom, while in the line of duty, shook our town, the Meridian Police Department, and most importantly his family.

News

Judge Larry Primeaux to retire

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Cara Shirley
A retirement celebration was held for a Lauderdale and Clarke County judge Friday

News

Long Beach to become first city in state to install Safe Haven Baby Box following document signing

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Despite a few bumps in the road, Long Beach will now become the first city in the state of Mississippi with a Safe Haven Baby Box after a contract was finalized and signed on Friday morning.

News

Neshoba County Superintendent, Dr. Lundy Brantley to retire

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Tynisha Jackson
Neshoba County Superintendent Lundy Brantley has announced his retirement after 6 years with the district.

News

Newton native, Tiara Brown, crowned as Mrs. Mississippi American

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Christen Hyde
Brown is a sixth grade inclusion teacher at N.H. Pilate Middle School in Newton.

News

North Mississippi couple behind bars in connection with infant’s death

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
A two-year-old baby was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

News

Election coverage: Andrea Davis runs for Justice Court Judge Place 1

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Ross McLeod
Andrea Davis has lived in Clarke County her entire life and wants to be involved in the community around her.

Education

First doctoral program approved for MSU-Meridian

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
Mississippi State University-Meridian has received approval for Doctor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree programs.

Politics

Bills filed to try to change Alabama’s abortion laws

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
Sen. Vivian Figures wants to repeal the ban on abortions and add exceptions for rape and incest.

State

Lawmakers advance hospital visitation protections

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
It was approved 33-0 after members shared stories of people being separated from loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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