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CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A significant flash flood threat is bearing down on central Mississippi, with forecasters warning of widespread flooding, road closures and possible water rescues through the end of the week.

For years, copper wire thieves have left Jackson-area drivers navigating in the dark — stripping the city’s interstate lighting system and costing the Mississippi Department of Transportation nearly $800,000 in damages.

June is PTSD Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to combat stigma and connect those struggling with trauma to available resources. At the Jackson VA Hospital, counselors say the disorder is far more common than most people realize, and it rarely looks the way Hollywood portrays it.

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From coloring pages and empathy bracelets to designing their own Juneteenth flags, children at the museum on Thursday had the chance to explore the history of emancipation through creative, age-appropriate activities.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ava walked into Schwartz and Associates on Thursday unaware of the surprise waiting for her: a pink Barbie Jeep and a shopping spree granted through Make-A-Wish.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Days after Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens stepped down and pleaded guilty in a federal bribery case, a temporary appointment has been made to keep the office running.

The new citizens passed English-language and civics tests, underwent rigorous background checks and demonstrated good moral character to earn their citizenship, a process Johnson said most Americans would find challenging.

The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to aggressively pay down a $215 million state loan using revenue generated by Amazon's growing network of data centers. The move could wipe out that debt years ahead of schedule, and when it's gone, every dollar Amazon generates in taxes stays right here in your community.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For thousands of Mississippi students, summer is already over, and the July heat is not letting up.