16 WAPT's investigation into dog fighting in Central Mississippi. We profile the problem here and take you to a special training session for the Warren County Sheriff's department.
An 20 year old inmate in the Walnut Grove Youth correctional facility died after losing more than 30 pounds. His family thinks he starved to death. 16 WAPT Reporter Joseph Pleasant investigates.
Mistletoe Marketplace is Jackson's big Christmas season kick off. Hundreds of vendors come to the Trademart to get a start on the gift buying season. It's a fundraiser for the Junior League of Jackson. Reporter Megan West was live at the marketplace.
Islamic funeral for African man killed in Jackson, Mississippi after being hit by car. His body was never claimed by family member so a local mosque buried him.
The execution of Earl Berry was halted 19 minutes before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection at Parchman prison in Mississippi. The victim's family was upset at the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution.
Ridgeland High School Player Undra Ward is named the Bank Plus Player of the week for his Friday night performance. The Titans of Ridgeland play Kosciusko in the playoffs this weekend.
U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton made remarks about Mississippi while campaigning in Iowa that at least one Mississippi Congressman found offensive. U.S. Representative Chip Pickering chastised Sen. Clinton for her comments.
Jackson, Mississippi - Provine H.S. beats Murrah H.S. 7-6. Provine is now (8-1) on the season and (4-1) in league play. Murrah is (5-4) overall and (1-4) in league play.
The Jackson chapter of the Salvation Army and the Center of Hope is helping rehabilitate people and providing support to put people back into the workforce.
A woman who says her husband stabbed her 25 times is upset that he was released on bond. She fears for her life. The Hinds Co. District Attorney says she made a mistake signing the order to allow the man to be released.
