Thursday, July 24 2014 12:04 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:04:58 GMT
The victim of a vicious gang rape is warning other women in the metro area. The victim and her attorney talked about the attack exclusively with WLBT. The 35-year-old woman, whose identity we are protecting,More >>
The victim, whose identity we are protecting, said, "He put the gun to my head and told me to take my clothes off. And that's when I couldn't do nothing. I was just standing there crying. And the other dude came from behind the truck. He put one in my side. And they bent me over in my front seat and they started raping me over and over again." More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:34:43 GMT
Police are looking for three men who allegedly robbed a South Jackson convenient store owner at gunpoint. WLBT has exclusive video of the armed robbery that happened last Monday. The suspects got awayMore >>
For 9 years Dadlani has been servicing this South Jackson community with his convenience store. He says he's been robbed before but nothing like this
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:18 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:18:25 GMT
On Wednesday, Life Legal Defense Foundation filed a lawsuit against the City of Jackson Police Department. The not-for-profit law firm is representing Pro-Life Mississippi in the case charging the city'sMore >>
The not-for-profit law firm is representing Pro-Life Mississippi in the case charging the city's law enforcement division with blatant and ongoing violation of free speech rights of pro-life advocates.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 10:44 PM EDT2014-07-24 02:44:03 GMT
USM students, faculty and staff will see some new services and amenities on the Long Beach campus this fall. A $1 million construction project is underway.More >>
USM students, faculty and staff will see some new services and amenities on the Long Beach campus this fall. A $1 million construction project is underway. The improvements came about after a petition drive spear-headed by students at Gulf Park.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 10:34 PM EDT2014-07-24 02:34:04 GMT
A woman says a man tried to abduct her, Wednesday morning, while she was putting her two children in the car. JPD responded to Kings Highway in the Woodland Hills area of Jackson around 10:30. The womanMore >>
A woman says a man tried to abduct her, Wednesday morning, while she was putting her two children in the car. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:46 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:46:03 GMT
Ms. Sally Epps was speechless. The longtime Moss Point resident was overcome with thanks after receiving the keys to her new home.More >>
Ms. Sally Epps was speechless. The longtime Moss Point resident was overcome with thanks after receiving the keys to her new home. Habitat for Humanity joined forces with Gulf Coast Renaissance Corporation in building her a new house to replace her storm damaged, termite infested residence.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:33 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:33:45 GMT
Could a school rivalry be what's causing the Harrison County School District to spend thousands of dollars repairing damage?More >>
Could a school rivalry be what's causing the Harrison County School District to spend thousands of dollars repairing damage? Some time in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, school officials said vandals went onto the campus of Harrison Central High School. Superintendent Henry Arledge told WLOX he believes what happened could be connected to vandalism that happened at West Harrison High last year.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:22 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:22:49 GMT
In conjunction with Uplift, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host its annual "Don Williams Memorial Golf Tournament" on Saturday August 16 at 8:00 a.m.More >>
Hosted at the North Creek Golf Course, the four-man scramble is held each year to honor the loss of former Memphis Police Officer Don Williams and to raise money for Uplift, Inc. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:10 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:10:49 GMT
Vandals sprayed green and orange paint on the $700,000 football turf. Cleanup crews were hoping that the chemicals used to wipe away the paint wouldn't damage the field.More >>
Vandals sprayed green and orange paint on the $700,000 football turf. Cleanup crews were hoping that the chemicals used to wipe away the paint wouldn't damage the field. Harrison County School District Athletic Director Bobby Trosclair says the clean up should take about two days.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:54 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:54:16 GMT
The teenage incarceration rate is decreasing in Mississippi. Mississippi is being called a "comeback" state by reducing the juvenile population behind bars. Advocates say it is critical today's youthMore >>
Mississippi is being called a "comeback" state by reducing the juvenile population behind bars. Advocates say it is critical today's youth became productive adults.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:37 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:37:25 GMT
A huge fire in Ocean Springs temporarily shut down part of Government Street on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters worked to save the YMCA teen counseling and senior center.More >>
A huge fire in Ocean Springs temporarily shut down part of Government Street on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters worked to save the YMCA teen counseling and senior center. Flames shot through the building, and YMCA officials said they're pretty sure the facility is now a complete loss.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:31 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:31:26 GMT
According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, Lamont Hayes, 41, was shot in the groin area and bled to death just a few hours later Tuesday night.More >>
An area of Gulfport still reeling from the brutal murder of a child last week was hit with another violent death Tuesday night. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, Lamont Hayes, 41, was shot in the groin area and bled to death just a few hours later.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:26 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:26:48 GMT
(WMC) - St. Luke Church of God in Christ will host its 7th annual "Back-to-School Explosion" on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m. The event is held every August and provide school supplies and more than 250 backpacksMore >>
St. Luke Church of God in Christ will host its 7th annual "Back-to-School Explosion" on Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:22 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:22:48 GMT
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(WMC)- Southaven city leaders are considering a property tax increase, and leaders say it may be necessary to keep residents safe. With more people, Southaven leaders know more crime, deteriorating streets,More >>
Southaven city leaders are considering a property tax increase, and leaders say it may be necessary to keep residents safe.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:06 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:06:29 GMT
Oil flowing out of wells looks more like dollar signs for some. "We're looking at per well to the state about 4.2, 4.3 million dollars," said Chuck Lambert, Pike County Board of Supervisors President. OilMore >>
Oil flowing out of wells looks more like dollar signs for some. "We're looking at per well to the state about 4.2, 4.3 million dollars," said Chuck Lambert, Pike County Board of Supervisors President. OilMore >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:34 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:34:54 GMT
Southern Miss football coach Todd Monken, assistant coaches, Golden Eagle players, Seymour and the Southern Miss cheerleaders will be on hand during the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Beach Bash. Tickets areMore >>
Southern Miss football fans can get preview of the 2014 Golden Eagles season Friday night from 6-8 p.m. at Hardy Hall on the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. (730 East Beach Blvd.)More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:11 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:11:37 GMT
man who was arrested last week for burglary is now charged with the capital murder of 5-year-old Janaya Thompson. Alberto Garcia has been in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center since Friday. More >>
Gulfport Police will hold a news conference at 3pm to release new information about the investigation into the murder of 5-year-old Janaya Thompson. WLOX News will live stream the news conference as soon as it starts.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:10 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:10:07 GMT
Whether you like yours with chili, relish or just plain, hot dogs are an American staple, and they were celebrated today across the country. National Hot Dog Day is celebrated every July 23. Some hotMore >>
Whether you like yours with chili, relish or just plain, hot dogs are an American staple, and they were celebrated today across the country.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:06 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:06:20 GMT
Businessman and former Ocean Springs mayoral candidate Scott Walker was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and conspiracy. More >>
Businessman and former Ocean Springs mayoral candidate Scott Walker was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and conspiracy. The Ocean Springs businessman will also pay $390,000 in restitution, and be on probation for three years.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:00 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:00:56 GMT
Around 1:30 PM, on Wednesday, Jackson police responded to a shooting call on the 500 block of Grandview circle. Residents say a male in the house answered a knock at the door, then a male intruder cameMore >>
Police say three people have been hospitalized from gunshot wounds; all with various degrees of injury. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:57 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:57:47 GMT
(WMC) - A Mid-South teacher's aide turned herself into the authorities after a WMC Action News 5 investigation. The case against Webster Collins was collecting dust for a year until the mother of the allegedMore >>
A Mid-South teacher's aide turned herself into the authorities after a WMC Action News 5 investigation into allegations she beat a blind student. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:50 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:50:33 GMT
Canton police busted 42-year-old Eduardo Demond Nichols for attempted armed robbery at a fast food restaurant early Tuesday morning. Nichols is charged with breaking into the McDonald's on Highway 22More >>
Nichols is charged with breaking into the McDonald's on Highway 22 by crawling through the drive-thru window.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:36 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:36:31 GMT
A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Lucedale Tuesday night turned himself in to police Wednesday morning.More >>
A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Lucedale Tuesday night turned himself in to police Wednesday morning. The shooting happened Tuesday night at 10:21 on Kennedy Street.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:30 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:30:48 GMT
The T-dap vaccine, which protects children from lockjaw and whooping cough, is in short supply in the Pinebelt area. T-dap is a required immunization for seventh graders and according to officials, theMore >>
The T-dap vaccine, which protects children from lockjaw and whooping cough, is in short supply in the Pinebelt area.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:09 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:09:40 GMT
A former Lamar County Volunteer Firefighter pled guilty to first degree arson. Michael Graham Davis was sentenced to the Regimented Inmate Discipline (RID) program and ordered to pay $45,000 in restitutionMore >>
A former Lamar County Volunteer Firefighter pled guilty to first degree arson.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 4:19 PM EDT2014-07-23 20:19:08 GMT
This is a news release from the USAO Jackson, Miss - Eleven current or former Mississippi Army National Guard soldiers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in defrauding the MississippiMore >>
Eleven current or former Mississippi Army National Guard soldiers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in defrauding the Mississippi Army National Guard's Recruiter Assistance Program ("GRAP") which provided financial incentives to enlisted soldiers for assisting in recruiting potential soldiers into the Mississippi Army National Guard, U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis announced today.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 4:18 PM EDT2014-07-23 20:18:11 GMT
There's a condition affecting 37 million Americans, both adults and children. Experts say that number is more than those who suffer from arthritis or hypertension. The doctors at ear, nose and throat,More >>
There's a condition affecting 37 million Americans, both adults and children. Experts say that number is more than those who suffer from arthritis or hypertension. The doctors at ear, nose and throat, Hattiesburg Clinic said this sickness causes pain, infections and can impact many people's quality of life.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 4:06 PM EDT2014-07-23 20:06:31 GMT
Mississippi's 29 casinos employ about 23,000 people. And they're not all Blackjack dealers. "There are general managers, slot technicians, law enforcement, surveillance positions. They run the gamutMore >>
The state's 29 casinos employ about 23,000 people.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 3:33 PM EDT2014-07-23 19:33:16 GMT
18-year-old Brandon Heath Pickering has been charged with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and felony eluding in relation to a weekend incident. He's accused of leading Warren County deputiesMore >>
18-year-old Brandon Heath Pickering has been charged with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and felony eluding.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 12:56 PM EDT2014-07-23 16:56:40 GMT
A new service provider is coming to the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport. Sky West has signed on to be the new provider starting in November. They will replace silver Airways. Weekdays, American EagleMore >>
A new service provider is coming to the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport. Sky West has signed on to be the new provider starting in November. More >>
Monday, July 21 2014 10:29 PM EDT2014-07-22 02:29:56 GMT
MHSAA executive director Don Hinton made the announcement at a news conference in Jackson this morning. The state football championship games will no longer be played at Jackson's Veterans Memorial Stadium.More >>
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has announced several venue changes to its postseason football championships, the Mississippi-Alabama Football Classic and the quarterfinals of the State basketball tournament. As far as football is concerned, Gulf port Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell has mixed feelings.More >>
Monday, July 21 2014 11:50 AM EDT2014-07-21 15:50:20 GMT
A woman and her 12-month-old baby were killed in a car crash on Sunday afternoon. At around 2:30 pm, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the two vehicle fatal collision. The crash happened on MSMore >>
The Impala, driven by Smith, crossed into the northbound lane of traffic and collided head-on with Bailey's pickup.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:46 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:46:41 GMT
(WMC) - "Are you from here?" "Yes ma'am." "What high school did you go to?" "Trezevant High." "Why are you still here?" "I've lived in different cities, but there's nowhere like Memphis. We're unique.More >>
By posting short dialog accompanied by pictures, photographer Kirstin Cheers hopes to ignite some fire for change in the community.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:26 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:26:57 GMT
State Sen. Jim Summerville claims to be a champion of small government, but the Dickson Republican just put out a 12-page $20,000 color brochure with taxpayer money.More >>
State Sen. Jim Summerville claims to be a champion of small government, but the Dickson Republican just put out a 12-page $20,000 color brochure with taxpayer money.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:11 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:11:02 GMT
Riding through downtown Nashville, it's hard to miss the cheers, the pedaling feet, the big wooden top, and of course, the beer that travels with the Nashville Pedal Tavern.More >>
Riding through downtown Nashville, it's hard to miss the cheers, the pedaling feet, the big wooden top, and of course, the beer that travels with the Nashville Pedal Tavern.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:08 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:08:32 GMT
(WMC) - Memphis police are looking for a mother after she gave birth to a baby addicted to drugs. The baby was born on July 5 in Memphis. After determining the baby was addicted to illegal drugs, medicalMore >>
Memphis police are looking for a mother after she gave birth to a baby who tested positive to drugs. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:08 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:08:08 GMT
The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County have the opportunity to secure $100K Challenge grant funding through a photo contest hosted by ASPCA until August 1.More >>
The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has the opportunity to secure $100,000 challenge grant funding through a photo contest hosted by ASPCA until August 1. More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:06 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:06:42 GMT
After hearing more than three hours of opinions both for and against, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council adjourned its meeting without voting on the "fairness ordinance' due to time limits.The council voted to extend the meeting past 8 p.m. to give residents opposed to the ordinance a chance to voice their opinions just like those in support of the ordinance had done. But by law the meetings cannot go past 8:30 p.m. so the meeting was adjourned.More >>
After hearing more than three hours of opinions both for and against, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council adjourned its meeting without voting on the "fairness ordinance' due to time limits.The council voted to extend the meeting past 8 p.m. to give residents opposed to the ordinance a chance to voice their opinions just like those in support of the ordinance had done. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 10:59 PM EDT2014-07-24 02:59:14 GMT
An 11-year-old girl with diabetes is missing her service dog, Major. That's because investigators say an Arvada, Colo. dog trainer won't give him back.More >>
An 11-year-old girl with diabetes is missing her service dog, Major. That's because investigators say an Arvada, Colo. dog trainer won't give him back.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:03 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:03:33 GMT
A widespread area of severe thunderstorms packing heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and gusty winds are making their way through Region 8 this afternoon.
For the latest on this afternoon's severe weather, watch Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan on Region 8 News at 5, 6 and 10:00.
A widespread area of severe thunderstorms packing heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and gusty winds are making their way through Region 8 this afternoon.
For the latest on this afternoon's severe weather, watch Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan on Region 8 News at 5, 6 and 10:00.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:19 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:19:05 GMT
Training offered by the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University will provide public officials in Alabama and throughout the country with the resources needed to secure data and protect the More >>
Training offered by the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University will provide public officials in Alabama and throughout the country with the resources needed to secure data and protect the interests of community governments and businesses.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:31 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:31:52 GMT
Be careful who you went to is the message from a Jefferson County woman, after she walked in her mother-in-law's rental property to find urine on the countertops, paint thinner poured on hardwood floors,More >>
Be careful who you went to is the message from a Jefferson County woman, after she walked in her mother-in-law's rental property to find urine on the countertops, paint thinner poured on hardwood floors,More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:26 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:26:11 GMT
Jerry W. Johnson, 54, from Opelika, Ala. was arrested after police say he attempted to cash a forged check. Police responded to a call of a forgery in progress at a bank located in the 2000 block of BentMore >>
Jerry W. Johnson, 54, from Opelika, Ala. was arrested after police say he attempted to cash a forged check. Police responded to a call of a forgery in progress at a bank located in the 2000 block of BentMore >>
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