Erin Pickens is a Morning Anchor at Jackson's 16 WAPT. With nearly two decades of experience in television news, she covers themes related to arts and entertainment, music, and the broader aspects of culture and society. Erin has been recognized for her work in journalism and has contributed to various community initiatives, reflecting her commitment to the local culture and society.
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Erin's coverage predominantly focuses on local breaking news and evolving stories, with a notable emphasis on crime-related topics. She also covers education, politics, and family & relationships within the Mississippi area.
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The event was held Monday evening.
The shooting happened Friday.
By: Erin Pickens
Court records show the 18-year-old was released on bond last year.
By: Erin Pickens
Police in Terry are searching for the driver of an SUV accused of crashing into a vacant restaurant building and fleeing the scene Wednesday evening.
By: Erin Pickens
The Jackson-based band "Freedom" played a key role in the early days of hip-hop, creating music that influenced the genre and was sampled by iconic artists, yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized.
Sorority members' community service reaches all parts of the Capital City
It reads like a movie script: A former Jackson mayor, D.A. and councilman are facing federal charges after an investigation that began in 2023.
By: Omose Ighodaro, Angela Williams, Erin Pickens
JACKSON, Miss. — A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 220 in Jackson on Tuesday.
By: Erin Pickens
Jackson Mayor John Horhn addressed the city's latest triple homicide in a prerecorded statement—but took no questions from reporters.
By: Erin Pickens, Angela Williams
Former lawman and city council member Marshand Crisler, who was convicted of bribery, has been released early from federal prison.
