Top Jackson Area Local News Stories
Source: WAPT.com - Local New
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler says a six-month investigation into expenses by a long-time contracted engineer has raised red flags.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:23:44 CDT
A WAPT News crew spots a Jackson Police Department vehicle that is parked in a handicapped space.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:38:35 CDT
Constance McMillen, a lesbian student who is fighting to take her girlfriend to the prom in Itawamba County, will share her story on "Ellen" Friday at 11 a.m. on 16 WAPT.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:38 CDT
Jesse James says he's sorry for the pain and embarrassment he's caused his wife Sandra Bullock and his three children from previous relationships.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:10:11 CDT
Keifer’s will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:41:42 CDT
The city of Natchez will use $2.5 million in state and federal funds to develop a hub facility for public and private transportation providers from nine Mississippi counties.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:08:07 CDT
A Moss Point firefighter says he found a “hangman’s noose” in his living quarters at the Fire Department.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:52:35 CDT
Jackson police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old hospitalized.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:42:57 CDT
A tip leads Jackson police to a storage facility where they say they found $40,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:29:55 CDT
Jackson police arrest one middle school student and are searching for two more teens in connection with a beating that left a boy unconscious.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:27:19 CDT
Attorney General Eric Holder has been asked to block the distribution of tens of thousands of FEMA trailer units sold through government auctions.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:56:56 CDT
The state College Board has asked the leaders of Mississippi's eight public universities to resubmit their proposals for room and board increases, saying the initial figures were too low.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:37 CDT
The state's public universities have until next month to present new proposals for room and board increases.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:43:36 CDT
Hal & MalÂ’s isnÂ’t the only business to benefit from the St. PaddyÂ’s Parade.
Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:28 CDT