Christopher Fields

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey is providing new details about a 14-year-old's escape from the Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center Thursday night and the dangerous chase that followed.

The I-220 exit ramp on northbound I-55 near County Line Road will temporarily close Wednesday night for three weeks.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging Mississippi's panhandling law, arguing it violates constitutional rights by requiring people to pay for a permit before asking strangers for help.

City leaders said a lack of special tools and limited access to water are creating problems for firefighters and even paint jobs.

City and county leaders held their first joint meeting Thursday, bringing residents together at Rick’s Memorial Library to discuss ways to improve the area.

CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton residents will see more police officers and code enforcement vehicles in their neighborhoods as part of a $230,000 city investment.

ZyKerian Magee was cleared after being mistakenly identified in Blue Alert Published Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:18 AM GMT+2 |

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Deputy Yates Rodney remains hospitalized at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg three days after he was shot by two brothers during a traffic stop in Covington County.

CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A 6-year-old Canton boy was surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World after fighting cancer.

Local artist Ashford Sanders organized the gospel celebration to bring the legendary group back to the Historic Canton Square