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Questions arise about safety policies at senior living facility where 2 were killed in fire
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- Questions arise about safety policies at senior living facility where 2 were killed in fire
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Brookdale Senior Living fire raises questions about safety policies
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- Mendenhall football player benched because of heart condition
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Mendenhall football player benched because of heart condition
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- More than 200K on Mississippi inactive voter list
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Mississippi voters could face issues with inactive voter list on Election Day
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- 200K on voter inactive list ahead of general election
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- More than 200,000 voters are on an inactive list ahead of Tuesday's general election in Mississippi
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- Bennie Thompson faces two challengers in District 2 Congressional District
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson faces Ron Eller and Bennie Foster in the Nov. 3 general election.
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- Jackson firefighters battle blaze at vacant apartment complex
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Jackson firefighters battle blaze at vacant apartment complex
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- Candlelight vigil honors victims of domestic violence
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosted its annual vigil at the state Capitol to promote healing, prevention, and awareness.
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- Mississippi landlord convicted of sexual battery
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A D'Iberville landlord was convicted of sexually assaulting a pregnant tenant.
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- Rain could impact Halloween plans
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Rain could impact Halloween plans
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- Ty Pinkins says national outlets overlooked his campaign, rejects calls to withdraw
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Ty Pinkins says national outlets overlooked his campaign, rejects calls to withdraw
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- Jackson firefighters getting new alert system at all 21 fire stations
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Jackson firefighters getting new alert system at all 21 fire stations
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- Nancy and Zach New face house arrest in welfare fraud case
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Nancy and Zach New face house arrest in welfare fraud case
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- Fire that killed 2 at Clinton assisted living facility started by smoking
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Fire that killed 2 at Clinton assisted living facility started by smoking
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- Officer explains how fatal boat crash happened
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Reservoir Patrol Officer Courtney Black explains what led to a boat crash that killed a woman.
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- Potential rain for Halloween
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The weather on Halloween could be a little soggy. 16 WAPT Meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the latest information.
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- Nancy, Zach New face house arrest in welfare scandal case
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Hinds County Circuit Judge Faye Peterson says she will set a date to sentence Nancy New and Zach New to house arrest for their involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal.
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- Hyde-Smith says 9 words while on stage with Trump in Mississippi
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith made a brief appearance with President Trump during a rally in Corinth. The Republican senator, who is seeking re-election, did address the crowd earlier in the evening.
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- Trump: Mississippi has beautiful women
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- There were a lot of memorable moments during President Trump's visit to Mississippi yesterday, including a comment about beautiful women.
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- Yazoo County sheriff warns of cash bond, ankle monitor for gun crimes
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Sheriff Jeremy McCoy warned that people who use guns in crimes will face tough consequences.
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- Jackson airport board advances new terminal plan
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority board has unanimously authorized the next step toward a new passenger terminal at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
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- Firefighters respond to large house fire in Jackson
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The fire has drawn attention due to the size of the flames and the thick smoke rising into the sky
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- Mississippi board takes step toward ending Canton charter school’s authorization
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board voted Monday to begin a process that could end SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy’s charter, the school said.
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- President Donald Trump hits Mississippi campaign trail for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- President Donald Trump attended a rally in Mississippi to support the re-election campaign for U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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- Protester interrupts Trump during Mississippi rally
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A protester interrupted President Donald Trump at a Mississippi rally to re-elect Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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- 16 WAPT News presents Mississippi Tornadoes: Strong Always Wins
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- 51:42
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- 16 WAPT News takes a look back at the recovery efforts a year after a deadly tornado struck areas of Mississippi, virtually leveling Rolling Fork.
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- Rain could interrupt Halloween plans
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- 16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist Christana Kay has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi
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- Safe room opens in Rolling Fork after 2023 fatal tornado outbreak
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Safe room opens in Rolling Fork after 2023 fatal tornado outbreak
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- 13 injured in Madison County school bus crash
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- 13 injured in Madison County school bus crash
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- Five candidates hope to become Hinds County D.A.
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Five candidates hope to become Hinds County D.A.
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- Trump: They have beautiful women in Mississippi
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- President Donald Trump responded to a woman in the crowd at a rally in Corinth, saying that "They have beautiful women in Mississippi.
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- President Trump speaks to packed crowd at Mississippi rally
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- President Donald Trump attended a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, to give a boost to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's bid for re-election.
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- Jackson house fire on Northview Dr
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- This is footage from a house fire shortly after 530p on Northview Drive across from Sunshine apartments in Jackson, MS. This is off of Meadowbrook Road behind the Dollar Tree and down a short distance from the Dollar General.
Our Joe Cook captured the moment as fire fighters arrived to battle the blaze. They also received earlier calls about the fire. No word on how it happened or if anyone was inside. Follow WAPT.com for updates.
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- Colom holds news conference ahead of Trump's rally for Hyde-Smith
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Democrat Scott Colom, who is in a heated battle with incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith, held a news conference in Corinth hours before President Donald Trump attends a rally.
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- Colom holds news conference in Corinth ahead of President Trump's rally with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Senate candidate Scott Colom, a Democrat, is in Corinth ahead of the rally for his Republican opponent, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who will be joined by President Donald Trump.
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- Watching Halloween rain chances
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A quiet week is ahead, but unsettled weather is possible as Halloween approaches. 16 WAPT Meteorologist Brendan Weathers has the latest forecast.
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- Supporters line up early in Corinth to see President Donald Trump
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- President Donald Trump will attend a rally in Corinth to support the re-election bid of U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is in a tight race with Democrat Scott Colom.
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- Crowds form early in Corinth to see President Donald Trump
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Some people lined up at 4:30 a.m. in Corinth to see President Donald Trump at a rally for U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. 16 WAPT's Troy Johnson is there.
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- President Trump to campaign for Hyde-Smith in Corinth
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- President Donald Trump will attend a rally in Corinth to campaign for U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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- In-person absentee voting takes place across Mississippi
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In-person absentee voting takes place across Mississippi
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- General election a week away
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The general election is Nov. 3.
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- Watching Halloween rain chances
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Watching Halloween rain chances
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- Brandon family creates nightly Halloween light show concert
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Brandon family creates nightly Halloween light show concert
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- Stokes Street Renaming PKG
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Stokes Street Renaming PKG
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- Live: Could rain interrupt Halloween?
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- 8:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Live: Could rain interrupt Halloween?
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- Shower Power surprised with $45,000 WellsFest donation
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Shower Power surprised with $45,000 WellsFest donation
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- Fall weather continues before rain chances return
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- 16 WAPT Meteorologist Ryan Cedergren has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi
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- Warm October days continue, watching for a pattern change
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Warm October days continue, watching for a pattern change
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- Mississippi joins national movement to end breast cancer
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Mississippi joins national movement to end breast cancer
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- Pecans, food and fall fun bring crowds to Ridgeland festival
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Pecans, food and fall fun bring crowds to Ridgeland festival
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- Brandon’s Quarry Fall Festival brings rides, pumpkins and family fun
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Brandon’s Quarry Fall Festival brings rides, pumpkins and family fun
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