Nominations for several Yazoo City boards and committees were opened last week with city leaders placing their first ...

When incoming Jackson mayor John Horhn takes the reins next week, he will have the power to renegotiate many of the city’s ...

Voters were focused on the race for mayor, which has six candidates on the ballot. A lot of the voters 16 WAPT News spoke to said they are ready for a change at Jackson City Hall. Democrat John Horhn ...

Dangerous heat alerts continue across Mississippi in June 2025, with temperatures feeling like 110°F. Residents are urged to stay cool and hydrated.

1608: Samuel de Champlain founds the city of Quebec. 1661: Portugal gives Tangier and Bombay ... 2000: In his first speech as Mayor of London Ken Livingstone announces that he will stand up to the ...

A former Federal Bureau of Prisons Correctional Officer pled guilty to engaging in a sexual act with a federal prisoner at the Federal Correctional Complex in ...

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's unexpected victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary makes him the ...

The suspect is in police custody, according to Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office ...

An abandoned puppy left for dead next to a dumpster was rescued when a resident discovered him while taking out his trash.

He's seeking to become the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor, not to mention its youngest mayor in generations.

For those looking for fun and family-friendly events with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you do not have to leave the Jackson metro area. Below are some of the ...

The Jackson City Council has voted to give itself and the mayor a raise, though the increase won’t take effect for several more years.During a meeting Tuesday, the council approved a salary hike that ...